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Pathology residency in New Zealand

Registrar training · Typically 5 years · Medical Council of New Zealand; RCPA

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Registration dependentInternational graduate access
EnglishLanguage requirement

How pathology training works in New Zealand

Trainees take registrar employment and complete RCPA-accredited training through recognised laboratories. Confirm that the specific position and laboratory are accredited for your intended discipline before accepting.

What you need

  • MCNZ registration
  • Employment in an accredited laboratory
  • RCPA training registration
  • English language evidence

Potential training locations

Indicative. Confirm accreditation for your discipline in the relevant recruitment round.

Auckland City HospitalMiddlemore HospitalNorth Shore HospitalWaikato HospitalWellington Regional HospitalChristchurch HospitalDunedin Hospital

Listed programmes

We have verified the national pathway for New Zealand but do not yet list individually accredited programmes. Apply through the official routes on the right, and check the accrediting body's own directory.

Official sources

Go to these directly. No platform, adviser or agent — including this one — decides your training place or registration.

RCPA training positionsrcpa.edu.au ↗
Medical Council of New Zealand — getting registeredmcnz.org.nz ↗
Health New Zealand medical vacancieskiwihealthjobs.com ↗
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