First National Survey Focused Specifically On Training Experience Gives Voice To Doctors In Training

Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand has today released the results of the first Torohia — Medical Training Survey for New Zealand, giving new insights into the experiences of doctors in training across the motu.

The survey, which ran between 18 August and 15 September 2025, asked doctors enrolled in Medical Council accredited prevocational and vocational training programmes (interns/house officers and registrars) to share their views on the quality of supervision, learning opportunities, workplace culture, and overall training experience.

Council Chair Dr Rachelle Love said the findings provide a valuable evidence base to support ongoing improvements in medical education and training.

“We are grateful to the more than 1200 doctors who took part. Their feedback gives us a clear picture of what’s working well and where change is needed,” said Dr Love.

“Doctors in training programmes told us that supervision and collegial support are strong, and that overall training experiences are positive. The results also highlight areas where components of the training programme and environment could be improved to ensure high quality training in safe and supportive training environments.

Torohia gives us a strong starting point to track progress and support ongoing improvement. Over time, the data will show where gains are made and help direct action where it’s most needed.”

The results show that 80 percent of trainees rated the quality of clinical supervision as excellent or good, and 91 percent agreed that senior medical staff at their workplace were supportive. The findings will help identify priorities for strengthening wellbeing, safety, and learning environments across training settings.

Regional and specialty-specific results are available on the Torohia website. Data tables and trend reports will follow in 2026 as the survey becomes an annual measure of training quality and culture.

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