Specialist GP- Why recognition matters w Dr Samantha Murton.

What does it mean to be a Specialist GP — and why does it matter?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Samantha Murton, Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP). Together, we unpack what Fellowship really represents, why the title Specialist GP is so important, and how it sets us apart from general registrants or other health professionals.

We talk about the training pathway, the value of the title, and how recognition translates into patient trust and safer care. Sam also explores the international perspective — why family physicians in the UK are paid on par with hospital specialists — and asks why New Zealand still lags behind.

This conversation is a call to action: for GPs to proudly use their specialist title, for patients to understand its importance, and for all of us to advocate for recognition and pay parity in primary care.

In this episode we cover

What FRNZCGP means and why it matters
Why the title “Specialist GP” makes a difference
The importance of distinguishing Specialist GPs from other health professionals
The training pathway and what it represents
How recognition impacts patient care and trust
International comparisons: the UK vs New Zealand
Why advocacy is crucial for the future of General Practice
What we can each do to support the cause

Email me

thespecialistgp@outlook.co.nz

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