Consultation: Revised accreditation framework for prevocational medical training

Our consultation regarding the strengthening of the accreditation framework for prevocational medical training is now closed. Between late August and early October 2025, we sought feedback on the revised framework. We are now carefully reviewing all submissions to help shape the next phase of this work.

Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | the Medical Council of New Zealand’s (the Council) prevocational medical training accreditation framework has been updated to ensure it is appropriate for the new Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand (HNZ) environment. 

The new model for prevocational medical training identifies accountabilities at:

·            district level

·            regional level

·            national level. 

We have also revised our accreditation standards to assign accountability for each standard to these three levels. 

We have been engaging with HNZ and those involved in prevocational medical training. The model has been informed by recent accreditation site visits, changes in the structure of HNZ and meetings with those involved in prevocational medical training. 

This consultation provides an overview of the need for change, the process undertaken and the proposed changes to be made to the accreditation framework for prevocational training.

The consultation closed on 22 September 2025.