News and publications
Medical Council corrects misconceptions
- Media release
- 22 May 2013
The Medical Council today corrected misconceptions regarding its role following the review of the Teachers Council. Read more about Medical Council corrects misconceptions
Changes to Council's statement on Medical Certification
- In Consultation
- 20 May 2013
The Medical Council of New Zealand’s statement on Medical Certification is intended to outline, in a simple and direct manner, the responsibilities of doctors when completing a medical certificate. The Council is currently undertaking a review to ensure that the resource is accessible and useful to doctors and members of the public, and to ensure that the standards outlined are appropriate, clear, easy to follow and informative. We are seeking your views on the standards outlined in the statement, and on changes that we are proposing to make. Read more about Changes to Council's statement on Medical Certification
International Physician Assessment Coalition 2013 Annual Conference
- Media release
- 21 December 2012
The International Physician Assessment Coalition Annual Conference is being held in Queenstown in September 2013. Read more about International Physician Assessment Coalition 2013 Annual Conference
Advisory Notice: General Medical Council revalidation
- Media release
- 1 December 2012
In December 2012, the General Medical Council (United Kingdom) introduced revalidation for all doctors. Read more about Advisory Notice: General Medical Council revalidation
Professionalism, ethics and some of the developments in New Zealand
- Media release
- 16 November 2012
A speech delivered by Mr Philip Pigou, Medical Council of New Zealand chief executive to the Irish Medical Council on 16 November 2012. Read more about Professionalism, ethics and some of the developments in New Zealand
Medical Council Advisory: Disciplinary levy increase
- Media release
- 1 June 2012
As you may know, the Medical Council is responsible for all costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of unethical conduct from any doctor. Read more about Medical Council Advisory: Disciplinary levy increase