About this paper
| Paper title | Medical 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 721
- Limited to
- PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
- Notes
- Includes one period of residential study.
- Contact
Linda Reynolds - Rural PG administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Students are required to attend: 5-day in-person residential, and videoconferences (up to 8 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions).- Textbooks
Recommended readings supplied.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Cultural understanding, 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 acute and common medical problems in rural hospitals.
About this paper
| Paper title | Medical Specialties in Rural Settings |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (5 July 2027 - 3 December 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GENX 721
- Limited to
- PGCertRCP, PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipRCP
- Notes
- Includes one period of residential study.
- Contact
Rural Postgraduate Administrator (Linda Reynolds): rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Dr Steve Withington
Dr Philippa Cross - Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Students are required to attend:
- Five-day in-person residential
- Video Conferences (up to 8 x 1.5 hour online teaching sessions)
For Course Residential dates, please refer to Key Dates.
- Textbooks
Recommended readings supplied.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Cultural understanding, 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 acute and common medical problems in rural clinical settings.