Mai i te Manukura | From the CEO

Tēnā koutou, e ngā rau rangatira mā

Every year, the Council acknowledges the achievements of doctors undergoing prevocational training and clinical educators.

The Te Tāura Taiea, Aotearoa | New Zealand Intern of the Year Award is presented to an intern who has significantly contributed to the field of prevocational medical education and training.

The Te Ahorangi Taiea, Aotearoa | New Zealand Clinical Educator of the Year Award is presented to a clinical educator who has made a substantial impact on the teaching of interns in PGY1 and PGY2.

We are delighted to reveal the winners for this year:

Dr Anny Yusuf
Te Ahorangi Taiea, Aotearoa | New Zealand Clinical Educator of the Year Award

Dr Karleigh O’Connor
Te Tāura Taiea, Aotearoa | New Zealand Intern of the Year Award

These esteemed award recipients were the official New Zealand nominees for the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Council’s (CPMEC) awards. The CPMEC award nominees were recognised during the Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum held in Perth in November.

As we near the end of 2023, it is appropriate to acknowledge the extraordinary commitment demonstrated by the medical profession during this challenging period. The continuous demands placed upon you have not gone unnoticed, and we sincerely appreciate the exceptional care you provide to our communities.

We send wishes for a safe and joyful holiday break and hope you can take some time to relax with your whānau. We also want to express our gratitude to those of you who will continue working during this period – your unwavering dedication is genuinely appreciated.

He mihi mahana

Joan Simeon
Manukura | Chief Executive Officer