Uk --> New Zealand

**Kinkerz** · 22-01-2008, 04:34 AM

Hey, not really sure whether this is the ideal place to post this message but here goes.
I'm a student in the UK doing A-levels hoping to get into medical school in the UK for 2009/2010 entry.
I'm just wondering what the process is in transfering from the UK to New Zealand once the medicine degree is complete? Do you wait until FY1 and FY2 are over? Or do you apply immediately after graduation?
Also, whether or not it is difficult gaining a competitive post like applying in the USA. Are there any exams that need to be passed to get a job?
Thanks

**Admin** · 30-01-2008, 01:14 PM

I did a 6 month post in NZ after my PRHO job in the UK. The system is pretty similar. NZ has 2 year house surgeons (equivalent to FY1 and FY2).

All the advice is to apply after PRHO/FY as it used to be easier to get a random SHO post when you get back. I ended up doing anatomy demonstrating when I got back.

With run-through training and the MMC it migth be much more difficult to go back to the UK if you only do a year in NZ. If you plan to stay in NZ then you will need to do some post-graduate exams to continue practicing. Have a look at:

http://www.mcnz.org.nz/Registration/...1/Default.aspx

**Pavan** · 11-05-2008, 05:32 PM

I have offers for medicine at Manchester and Newcastle-upon-tyne in the uk. Does anyone know which of these 2 uni has a better reputation (esp in the Australia and New Zealand as I intend to work there later)?

**doormat** · 11-05-2008, 05:55 PM

Peninsula isn't on their list of approved UK medical degrees, presumably this is just an oversight?

**Pavan** · 11-05-2008, 06:03 PM

I have added u

**millyhilton** · 21-08-2008, 01:04 AM

wow this is exactly the same position as i am in, from the uk and thinking about maybe ending up in NZ, very tempted by Auckland, i am also planning to apply there for electives, does any one know whether sheffield, newcastle, leeds or leicester are regarded highly there? as I know there is a lot of competiton

**Kinkerz** · 21-08-2008, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by millyhilton

wow this is exactly the same position as i am in, from the uk and thinking about maybe ending up in NZ, very tempted by Auckland, i am also planning to apply there for electives, does any one know whether sheffield, newcastle, leeds or leicester are regarded highly there? as I know there is a lot of competiton

Much more competition in the US...

I think you should choose which medical schools you want to apply to based on course/location/social scence/etc, rather than which will give you a better chance in NZ. It'll be the grade you come out with, extra-curricula stuff, research, etc that will get you the job in the end.

**Arch_Angel** · 21-08-2008, 04:26 AM

I'm sort of looking at NZ if it all hits the fan (even more than it has already) here.

I feel loyal to the taxpayers that'll train me, but if I can't get a job there's no point staying.

**Kinkerz** · 21-08-2008, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by Arch_Angel

I'm sort of looking at NZ if it all hits the fan (even more than it has already) here.

I feel loyal to the taxpayers that'll train me, but if I can't get a job there's no point staying.

It seems as though it's going to be pretty difficult to build a career in the UK under the current system for training docs... I don't plan to stay unless there's some form of improvement over here.

**millyhilton** · 24-08-2008, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by Kinkerz

Much more competition in the US...

I think you should choose which medical schools you want to apply to based on course/location/social scence/etc, rather than which will give you a better chance in NZ. It'll be the grade you come out with, extra-curricula stuff, research, etc that will get you the job in the end.

yeah i was just wondering really, I am thinking of changing Leicester for another choice, i just dont think i will enjoy it if i go there... suggestions?!