Anaesthesia Training in New Zealand Made Easy
This guidebook offers an overview of anaesthesia training in New Zealand and is distributed to all financial NZ trainees. Please click here to download a copy.
Please note the following amendments have been made to the guidebook – amendments are in italics:
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Item number |
Title |
What is amended |
Amendment |
Date |
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2.1.1 |
Module 9 (ICU) |
Start of the second paragraph |
Retrospectively accredited Intensive Care experience can count towards module 9 completion - (you need to get the time approved first – refer to the ANZCA website for further information http://www.anzca.edu.au/trainees/assessor-requests/retrospective-module-completion) |
June 2010 |
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2.7 |
Conference and Meetings
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Amendment to last paragraph
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Registrars from year 5 on and 3rd year registrars who have passed the part one are entitled to a total of $6,000 conference leave expenses (no more than $3,000 of this amount to be taken in any one year). Check www.nzrda.org.nz (search for “treating doctors well”) and with your employer!
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June 2010 |
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3.1 |
Supervisor of Training (SOT) |
Amendment to 2nd paragraph |
You should have a formal meeting with the SOT at least twice a year. This is when you fill out the ITA online. However, more frequent informal meetings are extremely useful. In order to be able to help you, your SOT needs to know your plans, problems, questions and ideas for improvement!
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July 2010 |
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3.4 |
Forms |
ITA information updated |
ITA-Short Form (ITA-SF): No longer filled out by the trainee. SOTs must seek the input of at least three consultants who have worked with you and obtain their feedback via this form for your end-of-term assessment. The information is then used by the SOT to complete the ITA Form. Online ITA Form: will be filled in by your SOT after consultation with other senior staff and is the base of the discussion with you. This now covers the previous AVT forms. You will have access to view your ITA online and it is recommended that you print a copy of the completed form at the end-of-term interview. Further information on the ITA process can be viewed here.
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July 2010 |
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3.5 |
Fees
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Amendment to 3rd paragraph
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You are able to claim back some of these...
★ Trainees in New Zealand are reimbursed for all of the above cost by their hospital; ask your SOT which form to fill in. ★ Other expenses for your training (exam courses, travel to courses and exams and the accommodation as well as some text books) can also be claimed - see RMO contract / MECA.
But hospitals differ in their “generosity” - check with them first. Some will do the booking for you; some just need the receipts afterwards. DHBs can try to pay less, but the contract is very clear - they have to pay all the fees and all the costs, not just some of them.
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June 2010 |
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4.1.6 |
Important Resources |
Organisation added
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Name: New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) Help provided: Medico-legal advice Phone: (09) 623 3993 Website: www.nzrda.org.nz
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June 2010 |
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6 |
Retrospective Accreditation of Training Time in Another Specialty |
Amendment to 2nd paragraph |
Some of your experience and time can be counted towards your anaesthesia training. This can now be applied for at any stage of training.
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July 2010 |
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7 |
Reconsiderations, Review and Appeal Process |
Additional sentence added:
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If you believe a decision by the College is incorrect or unfair, there is a way of getting it reviewed. Go onto www.anzca.edu.au → Resources → Regulations → Regulation 30: Reconsideration and Review Process. Regulation 31: Appeals Process.
The NZRDA can also provide independent advice to NZRDA members.
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June 2010 |
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Appendix 1 |
Websites |
Additional website added |
Useful links to various sites for information on anaesthesia, medical colleges, medical information and publications. Please click here. |
June 2010 |
