Doctor Opportunities in New Zealand: Pros and Cons

1. New Zealand: FY2 and FY3 Dr Jennifer van Griethuysen CT2 Medicine Hillingdon Hospital

3. Pros • Travel opportunities! • Outdoor lifestyle • Better weather • Better pay • Free food • Medical council, indemnity, courses costs all covered. • Experience working in a different healthcare setting • Make new friends expats and locals • Better work life balance

4. Weekends

5. Weekends continued….

6. Holidays abroad

7. Cons • Not many….but things to consider… • “It’ll look bad on my CV.” • Far away from friends and family • Costs of moving • Lots and lots of admin to organise • Be prepared to take a “less desirable” job initially

8. How to organise • Contact district health boards directly • Agencies e.g. International Medical Recruitment • Friends/ contacts in older years • Start early • Be persistent, be patient • Be prepared to get a job late on in the year

9. Steps • Get a job • Once have a job apply for a visa (place of work will guide you through this). • Register with MCNZ • Indemnity cover abroad

10. Words of warning • Inform pensions department/ student loans company you are going away • Make sure you don’t get too much experience in your chosen field

11. Wellington

12. Any questions? Email: jennifermaryvang@gmail.com