General Information Content of Basic Training - New Zealand Basic training includes 24 months of core training and up to 12 months of non core training. During either Basic or Advanced Training all trainees must undertake a 6 month period of Community and Child Health training (Mandatory Training). See Community and Child Health Requirements for Training - New Zealand. Core Training Core training is that which is undertaken in the paediatric disciplines and covers the areas considered as essential knowledge and experience for an intending physician. Of the 24 months: at least 6 months shall be spent in general paediatrics (i.e. not specialty paediatrics) no more than six months may be spent in any particular specialty no more than three months, may be spent on a full night duty service in paediatrics, - rotating night duties as a part of a predominant day-focussed rotation are not included in this three months. no more than 3 months may be spent on a relieving roster in paediatrics no more than 3 months on paediatric surgery. Non Core Training The remaining 12 months can be spent in paediatric medical rotations. The DPPT may also allow if in the opinion of the DPPT the terms have adequate supervision and provide good experience. up to six months in emergency medicine up to a six months in internal medicine up to of six months in supervised research up to six months in obstetrics up to six months in supervised general practice. up to 3 months in each of night duty and relieving roster (paediatric rotations). [ Table of Contents ]

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