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Graham L. Hill, MD, FRACS; Ian D. Civil, MB, FRACS

Arch Surg. 2000;135:600-603.

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INTRODUCTION

Surgery in New Zealand is performed by more than 500 surgeons who serve a population of 3.8 million people. Most of the surgeons are trained in New Zealand under the auspices of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Surgical services are consistent with the highest standards of Western countries.

New Zealand is a South Pacific country of great natural beauty with a population of 3 million people. Its 2 main islands stretch from the tip of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island, some 2500 km to the south. In the north, the climate is subtropical, with beautiful beaches and blue sea, whereas in the south, there is great variety, including Norwegian-type fjords, inland deserts, lakes, and snowcapped mountains. There are 4 major cities (Figure 1), the largest of which is Auckland, which has a . . . [Full Text of this Article]

MEDICAL SCHOOLS

MEDICAL WORKFORCE

ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

SURGICAL TRAINING

BASIC TRAINING

ADVANCED TRAINING

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

SURGICAL SOCIETIES AND RESEARCH

HEALTH CARE PROVISION

HEALTH FUNDING AUTHORITY

THE FUTURE

From the Department of Surgery, Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

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