The General Practice Education Programme provided by the College prepares doctors for General Practice in New Zealand. Doctors apply to enter Stage I of the programme after having completed two years of approved hospital-based experience and education. Stage II is an education and assessment process measuring performance in general practice.
Doctors usually complete the process in two year full time equivalent.
It includes a series of modules based on the candidate's practice as a GP as well as CME and peer review requirements. The final stage in the process is an assessment visit.