Specialist GP’s-why does it matter? w Dr Samantha Murton.

Written By Louise Kuegler

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. 

Email me

  • thespecialistgp@outlook.co.nz

Listen Here

  • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/specialist-gp-why-recognition-matters-w-dr-samantha-murton/id1845748299?i=1000743708878

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1955idYIvAmXOyO9tuSMC2?si=QqgAmS_VSjGeGP_LedYnrQ

Louise Kuegler

Dr Louise Kuegler MBChB, FRNZCGP, PGDip O+G, PGCert Clin Ed.

Specialist GP | Medical Educator | Mentor | Clinical Governance | LARC trainer

Louise is an Auckland-based Specialist GP, medical educator, and podcaster.

https://www.thespecialistgp.co.nz
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