Musculoskeletal medicine
Musculoskeletal medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment (or referral) of patients with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction, disorders and diseases, most of whom present with acute or chronic pain problems.
Vocational training in musculoskeletal medicine is undertaken through the New Zealand Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine (NZAMM). Once NZAMM training is completed the doctor is awarded the Certificate of Accreditation (CAMM).
Am I able to apply to work as a recognised specialist in New Zealand?
To apply for vocational registration in musculoskeletal medicine, you would need to hold:
- the CAMM qualification; or
- an international postgraduate medical qualification in musculoskeletal medicine, where your combination of qualifications, training and experience will then be assessed against the standard of the CAMM.
What standard will I be compared against?
To obtain the CAMM, the trainee must complete:
Part A:
Specific papers from an approved postgraduate diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine or Pain Medicine from an Australian or a New Zealand university.
Part B:
A clinical training programme. Upon completion of the clinical training programme, the candidate is invited to sit the final examinations.
Part A and Part B may be completed concurrently.
The expected duration of the training is 4 years, but may be reduced upon recognition of prior experience.
Training is by rotation through established musculoskeletal clinics, outpatient and other specialty clinics, distance learning, training and general musculoskeletal retreats, self-directed learning and completion of the required papers from the Otago University Diploma and Masters of Pain Medicine courses.
I want to make a vocational registration application
If you wish to make a vocational registration application, please refer to the Vocational Registration Homepage and select the Option appropriate for you.
Am I able to apply for other types of registration?
You may be able to apply for more than one type of registration. To find out which is the best fit for you, please use our self assessment tool