Medical Education
Pihanga Health is a rural teaching practice committed to helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Learning in a rural practice
Students can gain experience in:
General practice
Rural and remote healthcare
Acute and ongoing care
Preventative medicine
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Communication with patients and whānau
The social and cultural context of health
The broad range of skills required in rural medicine
Pihanga Health currently contributes to the training of medical students in their fourth, fifth or final year. Students work under the supervision of the practice’s doctors or nursing team.
Supervision and patient choice
Students are supervised and are not a substitute for the clinician responsible for your care.
You should be told when a student will be involved. You may ask to see your clinician without a student, and your decision will not affect the care you receive.
Developing the rural workforce
Giving students meaningful rural experience can help them understand the rewards, challenges and professional opportunities of rural healthcare. Pihanga Health also supports a culture of mentoring, continuing education and shared learning across its team.