The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners delivers post-graduate education, professional development and quality standards support aimed at supporting and strengthening general practice.

Please note "Recognition of Prior Learning" has been updated.

Postgraduate Rural General Practice Education Programme gives hospital house surgeons their first experience of rural general practice.

General Practice Education Programme - Stage 1 (GPEP1) prepares doctors for general practice in New Zealand.

Primary Membership Examination (Primex) is a test of the minimum standards of skills, knowledge and ability to practise safely as a general practitioner

GPEP2 - leads GPs through towards Fellowship of the College and the right to practise independently within the vocational scope of practice.

GPs commit to lifelong education and doing the best they can for their patients through the Maintenance of Professional Standards programme.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) helps GPs maintain their knowledge and skills throughout their working career. College Faculties play a co-ordinating role.

The College has a Maori Faculty, Te Akoranga a Maui, and Maori Director of Training Dr Keri Ratima provides advice about oppportunities available to Maori and Pacific people.