Regulating physician associates

From 1 October 2026, the Medical Council is responsible for the regulation of physician associates in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Information for patients

Find information here about the role of physician associates in your healthcare team and how to make a notification to Council if you have a concern about a physician associate.

Registering as a physician associate

Find information here about registering as a physician associate, scopes of practice, professional standards, supervision requirements and fees, as well as information for employers.  

Links to make the practical information very easy to find:

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