Announcements

GPs open for business – but changing the way they see patients

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 GPs have been asked to do more of their consultations by phone, email and video. Patients requiring face-to-face GP appointments will get them, but non-urgent, routine appointments will be done remotely.

GPs welcome cash injection to help fight COVID-19

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Government’s $500 million for health, announced today in the COVID-19 rescue package, and is looking forward to hearing the detail of how it will be rolled out.

GPs wholeheartedly endorse Government ban on mass gatherings

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners wholeheartedly endorse the Government’s announcement today that bans public gatherings over 500 people, held outdoors or indoors.

WONCA postponement update

We are very pleased to confirm that we have secured a new date for the conference: Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 November 2020.

New medal honours Dr Amjad Hamid, killed in Christchurch mosque attack

A new medal will honour the memory of Dr Amjad Hamid, who was tragically killed in March 2019’s Christchurch mosque attack.

College response to Covid-19

The College is working closely with the Ministry of Health to ensure College members are kept up-to-date about the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

Second Coronavirus webinar

Read our summary of the 18 February Coronavirus webinar for members.

We’re specialists

There aren’t any quick fixes to the GP shortages hurting New Zealand’s most vulnerable communities.

Registrations top 1000 for family doctor conference in Auckland

More than 1000 GPs, nurses, and health professionals have now registered to come to Auckland in April for the Asia-Pacific regional conference on family medicine.

Coronavirus webinar

On Tuesday 4 February the College hosted a member webinar to update GPs on the current state of play regarding coronavirus.

Q & A with James Renwick

Ahead of WONCA 2020, we had a chat with keynote speaker Professor James Renwick

Results are out for our GP registrars

Today the College released the results of the 2019 General Practice Education Programme (GPEP) exams which were held at the end of 2019. In total, 228 candidates participated in the 2019 exams.

Quick 5 with Trish Greenhalgh

Ahead of WONCA 2020, we had a chat with keynote speaker Professor Trish Greenhalgh.

In memory of Papa'ali'itele Dr Semisi Ma’ia’i

Renowned Sāmoan GP and lexicographer, Papa'ali'itele Dr Semisi Ma'ia'i passed away on Friday 8 November 2019.

College launches revitalised Quality framework

Following extensive consultation and a pilot, the College is pleased to present the finalised Quality framework.

Learning Zone upgrade

Dr Bryan Betty appointed Medical Director

The College is delighted to announce that Dr Bryan Betty has accepted the position of College Medical Director, effective 9 September

Congratulations to our new Fellows

The College welcomed 185 new Fellows at the Fellowship ceremony as part of the Conference for General Practice.

Copy of 2019 Greg Judkins Prize for Reflective Poetry winners

The Greg Judkins poetry prize winners were announced at this years annual GPEP and Distinguished Fellows’ Breakfast, held as part of the 2019 Conference for General Practice in Dunedin.

2019 Greg Judkins Prize for Reflective Poetry winners

The Greg Judkins poetry prize winners were announced at this years annual GPEP and Distinguished Fellows’ Breakfast, held as part of the 2019 Conference for General Practice in Dunedin.

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GPs open for business – but changing the way they see patients

GPs welcome cash injection to help fight COVID-19

GPs wholeheartedly endorse Government ban on mass gatherings

WONCA postponement update

New medal honours Dr Amjad Hamid, killed in Christchurch mosque attack

College response to Covid-19

Second Coronavirus webinar

We’re specialists

Registrations top 1000 for family doctor conference in Auckland

Coronavirus webinar

Q & A with James Renwick

Results are out for our GP registrars

Quick 5 with Trish Greenhalgh

In memory of Papa'ali'itele Dr Semisi Ma’ia’i

College launches revitalised Quality framework

Learning Zone upgrade

Dr Bryan Betty appointed Medical Director

Congratulations to our new Fellows

Copy of 2019 Greg Judkins Prize for Reflective Poetry winners

2019 Greg Judkins Prize for Reflective Poetry winners