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The Auckland Regional training programme in Surgery is facilitated by the Vocational Training Committee on behalf of the Surgical Education an training committees of the various specialist training schemes of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. There are normally 15-20 places for new non-SET registrars each year.

Dr Heather Leaver

Heather Leaver moved to New Zealand in August 2009 as a House Officer from the UK. She will be moving to a Surgical Registrar post in June 2010. Read more to find out about her experience in New Zealand...

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Dr Heather Leaver

Dr Chris White

Originally from the UK, Chris started as a House Officer at North Shore Hospital in August 2009. In December 2009, he stepped up into a Surgical Registrar post and explains why he likes training in the Auckland region...

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Dr Chris White

Dr Susie Flexer

Dr Susie Flexer is another trainee from the UK. She explains what it is like completing part of her training at North Shore Hospital and proves you can have a life outside of work....

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Dr Susie Flexer

Dr Richard Wong She

Dr Wong She is Chair of the Surgical Vocational Training Committee in the Auckland region. He has some great advice for you if you are planning a career in Surgery. Read more...

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Dr Richard Wong She
 

Sub Specialities

Across our Auckland hospitals, you can gain experience in:

  • Orthopaedics
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Urology
  • Neurosurgery
  • ORL
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • General Surgery
 

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How to train as a Surgeon

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There is a selection process to get into the Auckland regional training programme. The earliest point at which application can be made for the first year of training (SET1) is during Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) with entry for successful trainees in Postgraduate Year 3 (PGY3).

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Who can I talk to and where to next?

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The training programme in Auckland is organised by the Surgical Vocational Training Committee with representation from all hospitals across Auckland and the Department of Surgery, University of Auckland. This Committee is committed to further improve the quality of teaching in Surgery in Auckland.

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