Government to fund training for overseas-trained doctors
Monday 3 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, David Seymour, Simeon Brown
The Government is funding a new two-year primary care training programme for up to 100 overseas-trained doctors. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Health Minister Simeon Brown announced the initiative following a Cabinet meeting. The programme aims to provide training opportunities for doctors already registered to work in New Zealand.
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