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WORKFORCE PROJECTIONS
 | There were 14 paediatric surgeons active in New Zealand in
2007, representing 2% of the total number of surgeons. In 2007 there will be
five New Zealand based trainees different of
stages of their training either in New Zealand, Australia, or
further afield
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| The recommended specialist surgeon to population ratio for
paediatric surgery is 1:250,000. The actual ratio in New Zealand
in 2000 was 1:319,250, indicating a shortage of specialists in
this field.1 Safe hours of practice plus outreach commitments may
mean additional appointments are required. |
| There are currently 3 consultant posts in Christchurch,
Wellington and Hamilton and five in Auckland. |
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The Health Workforce: A Training Programme Analysis, CTA, 2001,
101-104
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