title: The proposal for a third medical school in New Zealand: a community-engaged graduate entry medical program.
abstract: New Zealand has a maldistributed workforce that is heavily dependent on recruiting international medical graduates. Shortages are particularly apparent in high needs communities and in general scope specialties in provincial regions. The University of Waikato in partnership with the Waikato District Health Board has proposed a third medical school for New Zealand which will concentrate on addressing the workforce needs of disadvantaged rural and provincial communities. The proposed program is a community engaged, graduate entry medical course.
authors.affiliation: Professor of Population Health, University of Waikato and Clinical Director Strategy and Funding, Waikato District Health Board.
authors.forename: Ross
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lawrenson
authors.affiliation: Management Consultant, Christchurch.
authors.forename: G Ian
authors.initials: GI
authors.lastname: Town
authors.affiliation: Professor of Rural Health, Dean and CEO, Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Strasser
authors.affiliation: Head of Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Strasser
authors.affiliation: Professor of Medical Education and Director of Strategic Educational Development, Swansea University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKimm
authors.affiliation: Director of Clinical Services, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Waikato District Health Board.
authors.forename: Rees
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tapsell
authors.affiliation: Chief Executive, Waikato District Health Board.
authors.forename: Nigel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009520:New Zealand; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce