Membership benefits
When doctors start their training to become specialist GPs (urban or rural) or rural hospital doctors, they become members of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
A stronger shared voice
All members have the chance to contribute ideas and experiences to our responses to Government submissions and raise issues that you want the College to advocate for. Membership fees also help fund the role of the College president and medical director who are the voice of the profession to other organisations, government agencies and the media
A collective sense of purpose
Collegiality and networking is made possible through our Chapters and Faculties where members meet locally, or online, for socialising and education. Members can develop leadership and governance skills by being representatives on the National Advisory Council, a Board Apprentice or being nominated to the Board.
Ongoing learning
Fellows have access to Te Whanake, the College’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme to log learning to comply with the Medical Council of New Zealand’s recertification requirements.
Fellow and Registrars have access to the international publishing service McGraw Hill with full access to the AccessMedicine catalogue and John Murtagh’s General Practice Collection. LinkedIn Learning access is also provided. Members can claim one CME credit per learning hour for both these services.
Faculties (and other organisations) facilitate Continuing Medical Education (CME) events on a regular bases at a local level.
Information and research to your inbox
Each week members receive ePulse which includes the latest clinical advice, news and thinking.
GP Voice is emailed to members each month and has more indepth stories, clinical opinions, equity and rural issues.
We also email you the quarterly Journal of Primary Healthcare which provides access to the latest primary healthcare research for GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and other primary healthcare practitioners. The Journal is indexed in the MEDLINE, EMBASE AND CINAHL databases.
When the Government introduces new or amended rules it can affect how our members do their jobs. We provide resources for members on topics like telehealth, tobacco and euthanasia. View our advocacy library.
Savings
College app
We partner with CSC Buying Group to deliver discounts from well-known brands.
McGraw-Hill Medical Books
Receive a 20 percent discount off McGraw-Hill medical books and free shipping in New Zealand for orders over $40.
Office supplies
Access exclusive member-only pricing, special offers and free delivery with NXP (was New Zealand Office Supplies).
Millenium Hotels and Resorts
Enjoy 20 percent off at all Millennium Hotels and Resort in New Zealand.
New Zealand Doctor subscription discount
New Zealand Doctor is a medical news publication providing up-to-date news in print and online, aimed primarily at GPs and primary care. Registrars enrolled in the General Practice Education Programme receive a complimentary print and online subscription to the publication (valued at more than $210 + GST), and Fellows receive a discounted subscription rate. Visit the New Zealand Doctor website to subscribe.
CSIRO publishing
College members receive 20 percent off books ordered through their website.
Job advertising
When placing job ads on the College website, members pay $75 per listing (non-members $320).
College conference
Members may receive a discount to attend the College’s annual conference through their Faculty or Chapter.