What should I study at high school?

It’s recommended you take Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus or Statistics, and English at a Year 13 level to help you get into medical school.

How do I apply to study medicine?

Medical degrees are offered through the Medical Schools at Auckland and Otago Universities. Otago University Faculty of Medicine has campuses in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington.

Check the Medical Schools' current entry requirements, and how to apply:
Otago University Faculty of Medicine
Auckland Unversity Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

Do I need to know what type of doctor I want to be when I apply to medical school?

You won’t be expected to make a definite career choice until you reach the house surgeon level of your training, after your 6^th year at Medical School. The Medical Specialties section as more information.

See www.kiaorahauora.co.nz : this is an excellent resource for anyone considering a career in medicine.

Resources

He Tipu Harakeke: Recruitment of Māori in the Health and Disability Workforce (2008)

This report contains career profiles of Māori working in the health sector or studying towards a health related qualification to showcase potential career pathways for those wishing to enter a health profession.

The report also summarises factors that facilitate and hinder the recruitment of Māori in the health workforce.