University of Otago medical students Isaac Smiler and Anu Kaw have reservations about possible changes to the way medical school admissions are managed. However, dean of the Otago Medical School Rathan Subramaniam said discussions were at an early stage and there was not yet a formal proposal for change. Otago University Medical Students’ Association president Anu Kaw said students did not know what was driving proposed changes. "A decision that will impact on Maori health outcomes for decades surely warrants consultation with appropriate Maori voices." The associations argued any caps should reflect the aim of "creating a health workforce that reflects the population it serves".

Source: Otago Daily Times August 21, 2020 16:30 UTC