Resources
Find organisations and information about PAs in New Zealand
Presentations
“PAs in Aotearoa: Helping to Solve the GP Crisis”. Presentation by Shelly Collins PA-C and Shari Upstill PA-C. Presented 10/06/2023 at the GPCME North 2023.
“Physician Associates in New Zealand Past, Present, & future” – this presentation was delivered at the General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition in Christchurch in August, 2019
Tea & Gumboots Podcast
Welcome to “Tea & Gumboots,” a limited series podcast designed to help PAs in other countries explore life and work in New Zealand. If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a PA in Aotearoa, this is the place to be. From navigating the healthcare system to finding the perfect work-life balance, we bring you insights from those who have already taken the leap. Grab a cup of tea, slip on your gumboots, and join us as we share stories, tips, and the realities of making New Zealand your new home.
We explore how PAs manage their professional responsibilities while enjoying the unique lifestyle NZ has to offer.
Organizations
Best Practice Advocacy Centre New Zealand
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
UK Faculty of Physician Associates
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants
Check out what PAs do!- pasdothat.net
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA.org)
Physician Assistant Historical Society
Helpful webinars from Mobile Health
Physician Associate Guidelines
Interviews
(Video) 2019 Rural Health Conference — NZPAS President Alexandra Kayat explains the role of a physician associate.
(Video) 2019 Rural Health Conference — NZPAS Vice President Tiffany Hodgson explains where physician associates fit into the New Zealand healthcare system.