Special purpose teleradiology scope of practice – proposed change to location of supervisors
Special purpose teleradiology scope of practice – proposed change to location of supervisors
Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | the Medical Council of New Zealand (Council) determines the requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to obtain registration in Aotearoa New Zealand before they commence practising medicine.
Council acknowledges the importance of reviewing and updating its registration policies and pathways to ensure they are fit for purpose and enabling.
Council is proposing to change the current requirement that IMGs registered in the special purpose teleradiology scope of practice must be supervised by doctors based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Introducing a degree of flexibility to the location of supervisors could potentially enhance the effectiveness of supervision arrangements, noting that supervisors would still have to be vocationally registered, hold a current practising certificate, and maintain a link to a New Zealand healthcare provider. Further information regarding the special purpose scope of teleradiology can be found on our website: Teleradiology | Medical Council.
Our consultation paper [PDF, 177 KB] explains the proposal in further detail.
Your feedback is important to us. Please provide written submissions by completing the questions online . Alternatively, you can email your response to consultations@mcnz.org.nz
We look forward to receiving your feedback The consultation closes on 18 August 2025.