Blanket rules stumbling block: Rural NZ needs overseas docs

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Blanket rules stumbling block: Rural NZ needs overseas docs

Grant Davidson NZRGPN

Grant Davidson

Rural scene path
International doctors are much needed in rural positions here, but their pathway to medical approval can be circuitous [Image: Lili Popper on Unsplash]

Grant Davidson explains the difficulties in getting international graduates approved and how some of these doctors are well-suited for rural settings

We consider these doctors would be a great asset to the under-siege rural health workforce and not a risk to the public Hauora Taiwhenua has cont