The unit has a strong focus on education at all stages of professional development, for medical and nursing staff alike. We hold strong links to the University of Otago School of Medicine through the Department of Surgical Sciences, where many of our intensive care specialists are clinical senior lecturers.

Medical Students and Trainee Interns

Medical students from the University of Otago School of Medicine are taught by our intensive care specialists and registrars. Trainee interns rotate through the department with

ICU RMO and Registrars

We have a strong focus on trainee education, with a regular weekly program encompassing simulation, didact teaching, clinical review and journal club.

Courses

Our staff run multiple internal and external courses covering a range of critical care topics. For information on our courses offered to external applications please see Courses