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Registered doctors - snapshot

Doctors on the medical register with a current practising certificate

Explanation of terms used in this dashboard

Scopes of practice

Vocational
A type of registration held by a doctor who has completed their vocational training as a specialist and has appropriate qualifications and experience.

This form of registration recognises the doctor as a specialist and allows them to work independently in New Zealand. A doctor registered in a vocational scope must participate in an approved recertification programme to assist them in maintaining their competence.

General
A type of registration held by a doctor who has completed the requirements of the Provisional General scope of practice. These doctors will include those who have completed their first post-graduate year and may be in vocational training, as well as doctors who have not yet started, or have chosen not to do, vocational training.

"General scope of practice" does not mean the doctor is working in general practice. General Practice is a specialty area of practice. Doctors registered in the General scope of practice can work in any area of medicine. They are required to participate in an approved recertification programme to assist them in maintaining their competence.