Welcome to the MBChB Portal.
This portal aggregates a range of resources related to delivery of the MBChB programme.
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ALERT LEVELS: LEVEL 2 NATIONWIDE AS OF 11:59PM 30/08/2020 (AUCKLAND AT 2.5)
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Official Information from the NZ Government
Official Information from the Ministry of Health (NZ)
Official Information from the University of Auckland
Official Information from the MPD (via Canvas)
Instructional videos on PPE, handwashing, and hand sanitiser use, c/o ADHB
Additional optional information:
Critical Care Survival Guide 2020 - Transmission of COVID-19
Assessment Strategy Purposes and Principles
Video: How to view and interpret your Progress Test results
In 2020 the dates for the three Progress Tests will be:
Progress Test 1 (PT22): Friday 24th April, 2020 (2:15pm - 5:30pm) CANCELLED due to COVID-19
Progress Test 2 (PT23): Moved to Friday 24th July (2:15pm - 5:30pm)
Progress Test 3 (PT24): Saturday 17th October, 2020 (2:15pm - 5:30pm)
In 2021 the dates will be:
Progress Test 1 (PT25): Friday 16th April, 2021
Progress Test 2 (PT26): Friday 16th July, 2021
Progress Test 3 (PT27): Monday 18th October, 2021 Tuesday, 26th October 2021
Short Answer Question Practice
MBChB Phase 1 Online Timetable
Provisional MBChB 2 and 3 Dates for 2020
Year 2 Commences: Monday 24th February, 2020
Easter/mid-semester break: 10th April to 23rd April, 2020
Inter-semester break: 2nd July to 19th July, 2020
Mid-semester break: 7th September to 18th September, 2020
End of semester 2: 11th November, 2020
Easter/mid-semester break: 10th April to 23rd April, 2020
Inter-semester break: 30th June to 23rd July, 2020
Mid-semester break: 7th September to 18th September, 2020
End of semester 2: 9th November, 2020
Where To Get Help! (WTGH)
- WTGH Phase 1
- WGTH Phase 2 – Auckland
- WTGH Phase 2 – Out of Auckland
- WGTH Phase 3 – Auckland
- WTGH Phase 3 – Out of Auckland
Dealing with Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment
Wellbeing Resources
Helping Someone in Distress Resources
Pastoral Support FAQs
A Journey to the Center of Yourself
Are You Ready for Your July Happiness Calendar?
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
How to Break Up With Your Phone
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
How to Bring Self-Compassion to Work with You
The intensive care doctor who nearly died in her own ward