Meet RACP Aotearoa New Zealand Trainees' Committee

Formed in 2004, the Aotearoa New Zealand Trainees’ Committee represents and advocates for trainees at all levels of the RACP’s governance. The Committee also works on matters affecting selection, training, assessment, supervision and overall educational experience for RACP Aotearoa New Zealand trainees. Additionally, the RACP Aotearoa New Zealand Trainees’ Committee leads the development of the annual RACP Aotearoa New Zealand Trainees’ Day.

The Trainees’ Committee has 14 members, including two Co-chairs. The Committee members hold representative positions in RACP Education, Policy & Advocacy, Māori Health, Division, Faculty and Chapter committees, and the Aotearoa New Zealand Committee.

Dr Tom Wilkinson (Co-Chair)
Christchurch, AMD
Dr Amelia Wong (Co-Chair)
Auckland, PCHD  


Dr Niru Arunthavasothy


Auckland, PCHD


Dr Moushumi Das

Auckland, AMD


Dr Howard Grigg

Wellington, PCHD


Dr Erin Horsfall

Māori Representative 
(AMD – Auckland)


Dr Ruveena Kaur

Auckland, AMD


Dr Cory Malbon

Melbourne, PCHD


Dr Ben McConchie

Waikato | Wellington, PCHD


Dr Michael Plunkett

Auckland, AMD



Dr Katie Walland

AMD – Waikato


Dr Lauren Weaver

Dunedin, PCHD


Dr Uddaka Wijesinghe 

Christchurch, AMD



Dr Chang-Ho Yoon

Auckland, AMD