4th, 5th and 6th years of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) at the University of Otago, Christchurch
In the fourth and fifth year, the class is divided into 8 equal sized groups and each group rotates through eight four-week block modules. In sixth (or trainee intern) year, attachments range from 4 to 12 weeks in duration.
Throughout the years, a series of verticle modules are run. These are based on the important learning themes and are delivered during dedicated vertical module half days. They represent areas which are integral to most areas of medical practice and which cannot (and should not) be separated e.g. ethics
Graduate Profile
MB ChB Contacts
Associate Dean Undergraduate Student Affairs
Dr Jan McKenzie
Tel 64 3 364 1080 or 64 3 364 3663
Email jan.mckenzie@otago.ac.nz
Associate Dean Medical Education
Prof Tim Wilkinson
Tel 64 3 337 7899
Email tim.wilkinson@otago.ac.nz
Medical Education Adviser
Anthony Ali
Tel 64 3 378 6295 or 64 3 364 3661
Email anthony.ali@otago.ac.nz
Undergraduate Administrator/Secretary
Carol Milnes
Tel 64 3 364 1547 or 64 3 364 3662
Email carol.milnes@otago.ac.nz
Admission to Medical School
Tel 64 3 479 7428
Email health-sciences@otago.ac.nz