Increasing evidence attests to the fact that Mäori receive poorer quality care than non-Mäori in the New Zealand health system, and that health care professionals contribute to these inequalities. Medical graduates need to be culturally competent, deliver care equitably to all patients, and be committed to improving Mäori health outcomes. While Hauora Mäori is included in New Zealand’s medical school curricula, the way it is taught and assessed varies considerably. This paper communicates the vision for Mäori health teaching and learning at the University of Auckland and seeks feedback on this approach. It presents an overview of work being undertaken to develop and integrate the Hauora Mäori curriculum in medical training, including a broad outline of proposed Hauora Mäori learning outcomes, teaching and learning activities and assessment methods within undergraduate medical education.
