Programme Format

There is one intake per year.  The programme begins at the end of February and runs for 42 weeks for full time positions.  Part time positions are also available.

Registrars are usually attached to training practices for two, 21 week attachments and see patients under the supervision of an accredited GP teacher.  They receive one with one teaching from their teacher and assistance in making the most of the learning opportunities that the practice provides.  Included is:

• Fully supervised patient consultations and feedback sessions
• Case by case discussions
• Regular assessment from medical educators who visit each registrar at least once every five-month practice attachment

Registrars attend seminars/workshops for an average of one day per week.  Seminar locations depend on trainee numbers.  In 2009 there are 11 venues in Northland, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin.

At seminars registrars participate in a range of learning activities in the context of a small group facilitated by Medical Educators. Learning activities include:

• Lectures, discussions, demonstrations
• Simulations and role plays
• Review of videoed consultations
• Case discussions
• Audit presentations
• Vignettes
• Check lists and mock tests of medical knowledge
• Occasional residential workshops