Christchurch services
The Christchurch Doctors
The Christchurch Doctors provide a General Practice service to medical students at the University of Otago, Christchurch.
- When making an appointment, you must indicate that you are a medical student patient and also which doctor you wish to see
- The arrangements with The Christchurch Doctors follow negotiation with CMSA and are covered in the Student Services Fee
- Please enrol early and book an initial nurse assessment before you need to see the GP. This initial appointment secures background information important to provide healthcare to you. If you do this on the day of your appointment with the GP you will be charged $35. If this visit is done in advance then it is free. Standard charges at 6 May 2024 for residents of NZ are: $27 for non-CSC holder; Free for CSC holders because of subsidies. International students are charged $35 for the first nurse visit and $220 for a GP visit
Visit The Christchurch Doctors website
Other General Practitioners
Other General Practitioners may be used on a case by case basis with approval by the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Dr Kim Pasley.
Community Services Card
- Application forms for a community services card are available at the practice.
- International students are not eligible for a community services card and should request a receipt and lodge a claim with their health insurer.
Non-subsidised services
The following services will not be subsidised by the UOC but are available from the health centre:
- House calls and after hours medical assessment
- Driving medical assessment
- Insurance report
- Immigration medical
- Insurance medical
- Well person checks
- Depo Provera injection
- IUD insertion
- Wart removal
Flu vaccinations
CDHB Occupational Health run a free flu vaccination programme in March/April – times/venues are advertised around the hospitals.
Rural Medical Immersion Programme
UOC 5th year, Rural Medical Immersion Programme students can access their local GP and fees are covered by University of Otago, Christchurch and the Programme.
Nelson students
UOC will cover the cost of treatment similar to the arrangements for Christchurch students if you transfer your records to the practice. Otherwise you are charged a casual consultation fee.
GP services are available at Nelson East Family Medical.