Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Clinical Practice (PGDipRCP)
Course details
About the course
This is an advanced nationally recognised qualification for medical practitioners who staff rural and provincial hospitals. These doctors require broad based specific skills, which may extend beyond that of general practice (but not necessarily rural general practice).
Papers in the diploma contribute towards the RNZCGP Rural Hospital Medicine Training Programme.
The Diploma (formerly known as the Postgraduate Diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice (PGDipRPHP)) is not only aimed at registrars in this programme but is open to all generalist doctors working in rural and provincial hospitals, whether or not they are vocationally registered in rural hospital medicine.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Clinical Practice (PGDipRCP) is also available through Distance Learning.
Core Papers
Schedule of Papers (not exclusive)
- GENA 723 Trauma and Emergencies in Rural Settings (30 points)
- GENA 724 The Context of Rural Healthcare (15 points)
- GENA 725 Reflections in Rural Clinical Practice (15 points)
- GENA 726 Obstetrics and Paediatrics in Rural Settings (15 points)
- GENA 727 Surgical Specialities in Rural Settings (15 points)
- GENA 728 Cardiorespiratory Medicine in Rural Settings (30 points)
- GENA 729 Medical Specialties in Rural Settings (15 points)
Elective Papers
- GENA 702 Sexual and Reproductive Health (30 points)
- GENA 704 Te Tūhauora: Māori Health (30 points)
- GENA 708 Supervised Research Project (30 points)
- GENA 713 Travel Medicine 1: Introductory Concepts (30 points)
- GENA 717 Generalist Medical Echocardiography (30 points)
- GENA 718 Generalist Medical Ultrasound (30 points)
- GENA 719 Tropical Infectious Disease (30 points)
- GENA 720 Refugee and Migrant Health (30 points)
- GENA 820 Nature of Medical Practice (30 points)
- GENA 821 Research Methods (30 points)
- GENA 822 Advanced Nature of General Practice (15 points)
- GENA 823 Teaching and Learning in Medical Practice (30 points)
- GENA 824 Ethics in General Practice (15 points)
- GENA 826 Special Topic (15 points)
- PRHC 701 New Zealand Primary Health Care (30 points)
- PRHC 702 Wilderness and Expedition Medicine (30 points)
- PRHC 703 Strategy and Leadership in Primary Health Care (30 points)
- Papers available for the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care, and other Public Health papers.
About the provider
The University of Otago, New Zealand’s first university, was founded in 1869 and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and 2nd in New Zealand, it is also 214th worldwide according to QS rankings. Recognised as the top university in New Zealand for student academic performance by the Tertiary Education Commission, 96% of its graduates either enter the workforce or pursue further study shortly after graduation.
Located in Dunedin, a vibrant student city where students make up 20% of the population, the University benefits from a unique atmosphere. Dunedin, on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand’s South Island, is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, featuring Victorian and Edwardian architecture, picturesque hills, and wildlife reserves.
The University’s campus is ranked the 5th most beautiful in the world by THE Student Voice, enhancing the educational experience. The Otago region offers diverse scenery and is close to popular destinations such as Queenstown. New Zealand is rated the 1st most beautiful country by Rough Guides 2024, is renowned for its natural beauty, Māori heritage, and multicultural society, providing a friendly, inclusive environment for students and residents.