Te Kōwhiringa o Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa 2024

The Medical Council of New Zealand election 2024 | We are pleased to announce that we will soon be accepting nominations for the next election of medical members to the Medical Council of New Zealand.

The Council has an important role in protecting public safety by setting standards for the medical profession and ensuring that doctors are competent and fit to practise.

We are looking for four outstanding doctors to serve on the governance of the Council, working with us on challenging matters, which relate to maintaining high standards expected of the medical profession and ensuring public health and safety. Council decisions are often difficult and require considerable thought and sound judgement. The issues are important, both to the public and the profession.

If you are a registered doctor, and interested in ensuring high professional standards, then we encourage you to put your name forward or consider nominating one of your colleagues who you think has the skills and experience needed.

The timing is:

 Nomination papers emailed 6 November 2023

 Nominations open 20 November 2023

 Nominations close on 19 January 2024

 Voting opens 20 February 2024 – and closes noon on 22 March 2024

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