Position Statements
Our Position Statements outline NZMSA’s official opinion on a particular topic. Position Statements are representative of the views of our members, and are used when liaising with other professional organisations, Government, or the media.
Guidelines
NZMSA follows guidelines in relation to producing position statements:
- Principles for Guiding NZMSA positions and policy (.pdf, 221 kb)
NZMSA Positions Statements
| Position Statement | Description | Date Published |
| Medical Student Numbers | In 2008, the Medical Training Board recommended that the number of medical students training in New Zealand should be increased as one aspect of the strategy to tackle the current medical workforce crisis. | April 2011 |
| Medical Student Registration | The Medical Council of New Zealand is currently exploring the potential for introducing medical student registration with the Medical Council. | May 2011 |
| Trainee Intern Limited Prescribing | Health Workforce New Zealand in conjunction with the Medical Council of New Zealand are currently discussing the possibility of allowing Trainee Interns to prescribe a limited range of medications to patients/ | May 2011 |
| Pharmaceutical Industry Sponsorship | NZMSA’s stance on receiving sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies. | September 2011 |
