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

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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