In December 1974 questionnaires concerning postgraduate education were sent to all New Zealand medical practitioners. This paper refers to the replies from house surgeons/registrars and from specialists. 57% of the house surgeons/registrars replied to their questionnaire. On the average the house officers will expect full time continuing medical education (CME) for about three weeks every one to three years and local CME for about three hours each week. Seventy percent of GP candidates and 30 percent of specialist candidates expected the full time CME to be in New Zealand. Fifty six percent of the specialists gave information. New Zealand CME was not rated highly, but visiting overseas specialists were regarded as essential by most respondents, as was travel overseas for vocational training and CME. Learning methods most preferred were reading, lectures followed by small group discussions and plenary sessions, and small groups using member expertise. Television, tapes and films were poorly regarded.
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