About this paper
| Paper title | Surgical Specialties in Rural Settings |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 18 December 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,743.38 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENX 722
- Limited to
- PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
- Contact
Linda Reynolds - Rural PG Administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Students are required to attend: 4-day in-person residential, and videoconferences (up to 7 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).
- Textbooks
Readings supplied at the start of the paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate the ability to manage common surgical problems in rural hospitals.