04/09/2026
International Medical Students looking for a PGY1 job 🩺📣
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed PGY1 positions for 2025/2026 (+ 2027 training year) based on forecast medical school graduate numbers, including Category 3
✅ Overall outcomes have been positive, combining match offers + Talent Pool offers
💡 Good to know:
- Districts can have vacancies open up after the match (declined offers, new positions)
- These are filled via the Talent Pool
- All unmatched applicants go into the Talent Pool automatically
- No category priority in the Talent Pool any district can select any unmatched applicant
- Historically, strong success securing PGY1 roles post-match 💪
⚖️ The algorithm weighs your preferences + employer rankings + position numbers, so no district is guaranteed. Only rank districts you're genuinely willing to work in!
📌 Outcomes vary year to year based on positions available, applicant preferences & district rankings.