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From 1 October 2026, we regulate the physician associate profession in Aotearoa New Zealand

Our job is to protect the public by ensuring doctors and physician associates are competent and fit to practise. Find out more about physician associates and what you need to know [here] .

Our COVID-19 response

This page contains all of the updates we've published around our COVID-19 response. Check this page regularly for our latest updates.

COVID-19 - Update to Interns - 28 January 2022
COVID-19 - Update for interns - 24 August 2021
MCNZ Chair - message to the profession re: COVID response - 21 August 2021
COVID-19 media release
COVID-19 vaccine and your professional responsibility

6 October 2023

Vaccination is a crucial part of the New Zealand public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health practitioners can help to protect themselves, their patients, and the wider community by getting their COVID-19 vaccination.
Extension to Pandemic scope of practice through to 31 March 2022
Extension to Pandemic scope of practice
COVID-19 - Update and thank you to the profession
COVID-19 - Update for interns
Prevocational medical training during COVID 19
Recertification requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Important follow-up around COVID-19 response around prescribing and telehealth
Important update on COVID-19 response
COVID-19 Pandemic scope of practice
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

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