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Introduction
The AMC examination is a screening examination to establish that
doctors trained in medical schools that have not been formally reviewed
and accredited by the AMC have the necessary knowledge and clinical
competence to practise medicine with safety in the Australian community.
The standard of the examination has been set at the level of
attainment of knowledge and clinical skills corresponding to that of
newly qualified graduates of Australian medical schools who are about to
commence intern training, as this is the entry point for medical
practice in Australia.
Eligibility
To be eligible to sit the AMC examination you must:
 | have been awarded a primary degree in medicine and surgery issued
by a medical school listed in the World Health Organisation (WHO)
publication World Directory of Medical Schools, or other
publications approved by the Council. (Degrees in traditional
Chinese medicine and the Degree of Doctor of Osteopathy (awarded in
the USA) are not recongised in Australia); AND
| have met AMC requirements for English
Language Proficiency. |
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Current Regulations
On Resident Status
As of 21 July 1999, the Australian Medical Council does not require
candidates to have permanent resident status or hold Australian or New
Zealand Citizenship in order to apply for, sit and complete the AMC
examinations.
Components
The AMC examination consists of:
| Multiple-choice-question (MCQ) examination
| Clinical examination. |
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A candidate must pass the MCQ examination before proceeding to the
clinical examination.
The AMC sets a pass mark for the MCQ examination which is based on
the level of knowledge required by Australian Medical Schools for their
final year graduates.
Format of the MCQ Examination
A multiple-choice question (MCQ) test administered in two three-hour
papers of 100 questions each.
Exams are conducted twice each year, expected dates are in May
(closing date March) and October (closing date August).
Format of the Clinical
Examination
A clinical examination, the general objective of which is to evaluate
the clinical competence of the candidate in terms of medical knowledge,
clinical skills and professional attitudes for the safe and effective
clinical practice of medicine in the Australian community.
Application procedures
| Complete and return the Preliminary Application Form for the AMC
Examination and the assessment fee.
| The AMC will send you a copy of the Information Booklet for
Candidates and the necessary application forms.
| Complete the forms, using the instructions provided and return
them to the AMC.
| New candidates must submit all documentation prior to the closing
date for the MCQ examination. New candidates must be assessed as
eligible to undertake the AMC examination process prior to being
scheduled to sit the AMC MCQ examination. |
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Recommended books
Click
here for a list of Recommended Books.
Sample MCQ
This can be obtained from the Australian
Medical council directly by paying a fee of A$25 plus overseas
postage of A$5.
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