Confidently transition into New Zealand work with Ward Ready — the clinical question bank designed to align with local guidelines, clinical priorities, and real-world practice in Aotearoa. Whether you are a seasoned doctor from overseas or entering your first New Zealand role, Ward Ready provides a structured, practical way to adapt your clinical decision-making to the New Zealand context.
Ward Ready is Ideal for Overseas Clinicians
Align with New Zealand guidelines
All questions are written and reviewed with reference to New Zealand guidance so you can quickly learn the local standard of care.
Broaden and update your knowledge
Over 1,000 MCQs across the breadth of hospital practice, from acute presentations to chronic disease management, certification and common issues.
Focus on real-world scenarios
Cases are drawn from everyday practice in New Zealand — the kinds of presentations you’ll see on the wards, community runs and in the Emergency Department.
How Ward Ready Can Help You Settle In
Identify differences between your previous clinical environment and New Zealand practice
Learn local prescribing norms and medicine availability (NZF-aligned)
Familiarise yourself with Māori and Pacific health priorities and culturally safe care principles
Get comfortable with New Zealand-specific certification programmes (e.g. WINZ, ACC, Death Docs)
Refresh guideline-based emergency management in the community, hospital and rural settings
Support a smoother transition into clinical practice and integration into your new community.
Tips on Answering Clinical Reasoning MCQs
Answering multiple choice questions (MCQs) in clinical reasoning can feel challenging at first — especially when the scenarios are realistic and the options seem similar. The key is to approach each question systematically rather than relying on gut instinct. Clinical reasoning questions are designed to test how you think, not just what you know.
Start by carefully reading the question itself first, especially if it contains wording like “which of the following is NOT” or “which is LEAST likely.” It’s easy to miss negative phrasing or double negatives, which can completely change the meaning of the question. Once you are clear on what the question is asking, go back and read the clinical stem carefully. Focus on the key clinical information — age, symptoms, relevant history, and examination findings — and ask yourself: What is the clinical problem? What is the most likely diagnosis or key issue?
Next, read each answer option carefully. Begin by eliminating clearly incorrect options. Then, compare the remaining options against the clinical details provided. Check your reasoning: Does this option explain all of the findings? Is it the best fit for the scenario? Think clinically — what would you actually do in real life, given this information?
Finally, remember that clinical reasoning MCQs often require you to choose the “best” or “most appropriate” answer— not just one that is technically correct. With practice, you’ll get better at spotting common distractors and thinking through the clinical scenario logically. Each question is an opportunity to apply your knowledge in a practical, patient-centred way.