Rural CME workshop, Otago Medical School

This workshop is aimed at generalist doctors who work in rural hospitals and/or rural general practice. We aim to provide evidence based, clinical updates that take into account the rural context. We engage speakers who either work rurally or have a strong understanding of the challenges of working remotely, with limited resources. It is also a really great opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Aotearoa – growing and strengthening our rural health community.

Since the Cook Islands Ministry of Health and the Rural Postgraduate Programme first held the workshop at Rarotonga Hospital in 2012, the workshop has also provided a forum for exchange of clinical, professional, and cultural experience between doctors working in New Zealand and the Cook Islands. We hope this will continue despite the COVID‑19 pandemic restrictions. Some of the income generated supports the ongoing training of Cook Islands-based generalist doctors.

The Rural Generalist CME Workshop 2024 will be held in Rarotonga, 26–28 August 2024.