04 Jul 2025
Fulbright recipient has big plans
Otago Fulbright recipient Cam Young can’t wait to have his life changed forever by his upcoming year in the United State...
17 Jun 2025
Sponsors help create a special weekend for 150th anniversary
Generous support from the Medical Assurance Society (MAS) and the Medical Protection Society (MPS) helped create a memor...
16 Jun 2025
Taonga unveiling a highlight of OMS 150th
A very special part of the Otago Medical School 150th celebrations was the unveiling of a beautiful kākahu (cloak) – a t...
16 Jun 2025
Wonderful celebration to mark Otago Medical School 150th
“It’s a bit of a magic place in lots of ways.”
09 Jun 2025
Study to evaluate novel pop-up maternity clinic
The title of Dr Pauline Dawson’s study says it all – “How can I help?”
30 May 2025
Genetics power breakthrough inflammatory arthritis study
The potential to prevent and treat a common type of inflammatory arthritis has been advanced thanks to a University of O...
30 May 2025
Otago honours leading medical alumni
The University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is honouring four of its leading medical graduates to mark a major milest...
27 May 2025
Medical School 150th honours proud legacy while looking to future
Much may have changed in medicine over 150 years, but not the dedication of doctors and researchers and their ability to...
26 May 2025
Study reveals high rates of opioid use in NZ pregnancies
Aotearoa New Zealand has the third highest prevalence of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy in a new multi-national...
22 May 2025
OMS 150th Q&A – tauira stories from Dunedin
As part of our celebrations for the Otago Medical School’s 150th anniversary, some of our talented tauira across Aotearo...
08 May 2025
‘Tobacco Transparency Bill’ will increase transparency, improve policy making – researchers
Tobacco control researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke strongly support the ‘...
16 Apr 2025
Joy and fulfilment in helping people and community
Recognised for her role supporting others during Cyclone Gabrielle, community remains at the heart of Dr Maia Tipene’s m...