• Jonathon Foo, Jesse Gale, Maria Poynter, and James Blackett.
• General Surgery, Taranaki Base Hospital, Weston, 4310, New Plymouth, New Zealand. joa305@gmail.com
• N. Z. Med. J. 2013 Mar 15; 126 (1371): 54-62.

AimTo assess the opinions of New Zealand vocational trainees about the quality of their training.MethodWe surveyed New Zealand vocational trainees using an online questionnaire based on the Australian Medical Association Specialist Trainee Survey, in September and October 2011.ResultsThe response rate was 24.8% with representation across training programs. Trainees expressed a high level of satisfaction with most aspects of their training, and results compare favourably with Australia. Access to training in the private sector, and value for money emerged as areas of concern, but also highlight the importance of reimbursed costs in the satisfaction of New Zealand trainees. Work life balance is of increasing importance to young doctors, and an unmet desire for extended leave from medical practice may present an issue for workforce capacity and training flexibility in years to come.ConclusionThis survey provides a snapshot and a baseline, for future comparisons.

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