Diploma in Paediatrics – DipPaed

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to:

either

a (i) have held, for at least one year, a medical qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

or

b have graduated from the Central Medical School of Fiji and have satisfied the Head of School of Medicine they have appropriate training and experience to undertake this diploma.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

2 A student enrolled for this diploma must follow a programme equivalent to two consecutive full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

3 A student enrolled for this programme must pass 120 points: PAEDS 601.

4 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

5 Each student must have completed six months of paediatric training in a hospital approved by Senate or its representative.

6 A student enrolled for this diploma must carry out satisfactorily such practical or clinical work as the Head of School of Medicine may require, including:

a performance of clinical duties

and

b participation in community aspects of child care.

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

8 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2014.