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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] .

Birch,
Ella Adele Ngatahuhu

Doctor

previously Birch, Ella

Auckland
No registered speciality
Practising (certificate expires 31 August 2027)

Practitioner type

Doctor
Status
Practising certificate dates

1 September 2026 — 31 August 2027
Notes

Dr Birch is required to work in accredited clinical attachments and maintain a professional development plan.
Conditions

None
Qualifications
MB ChB 2024 Auckland
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
- University of Auckland, New Zealand
General scope

Awarded 24 January 2026
Provisional scope

Awarded 6 January 2025

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

Practitioner type

Status

Practising certificate dates

Scope of practice

Conditions

Qualifications

General scope

Provisional scope