Curriculum

The RNZCGP Curriculum

In 1998 the College published a curriculum for general practice education in New Zealand. This curriculum was based on the three key concepts of patient-centred care, the generalism of general practice and evidence-based medicine. It covered the period from graduation to vocational registration.

A review of the curriculum commenced in 2005 with the objectives of:

•    Developing a coherent, accessible framework for vertical integration for the College’s vocational education pathway
•    Reviewing the curriculum domains for their relevance to current general practice
•    Defining core competencies and standards for general practice education.

The pathway working party completed their work on the new curriculum in late 2006. The document was refined throughout 2007 and 2008 after further consultation and piloting. It was approved by the Medical Council in 2009.

The curriculum defines the knowledge skills and attitudes required for general practice from postgraduate years to beyond Fellowship. It will assist registrars to achieve and demonstrate the required competencies for general practice. It is a resource for general practice educators to assist them in facilitating the learning of registrars and for assessors in developing valid and reliable assessment of competencies.

The curriculum guides the continuing professional development of vocationally registered general practitioners to ensure that their skills, knowledge and attitudes continue to reflect contemporary practice.

Created on Monday 15 February 2010