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Exam Date: August 17, 2025
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations are designed to assess the medical knowledge and clinical skills of international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking to practice medicine in Australia. Passing these exams is a prerequisite for obtaining registration with the Medical Board of Australia.amboss.com+1medicalboard.gov.au+1amc.org.au+1amc.org.au+1
Eligibility Criteria
For International Medical Graduates (IMGs):
• Possession of a primary medical degree in medicine and surgery awarded by a training institution recognized by both the AMC and the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
• Completion of the AMC CAT MCQ Examination.academically.com+4amc.org.au+4medicalboard.gov.au+4
• Completion of the AMC Clinical Examination or an approved Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA).
For Australian Medical Graduates:
• Graduation from an Australian medical school accredited by the AMC.
• Completion of the AMC Clinical Examination or an approved Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA).
Exam Pattern Overview
1. AMC CAT MCQ Examination
• Format: Computer Adaptive Test (CAT).
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours.
• Content: 120 multiple-choice questions covering:
o Adult Health
o Child Health
o Women's Health
o Mental Health.
o Surgery
o Population Health and Ethics
• Scoring: Scaled score ranging from 0 to 500.
• Passing Score: Minimum of 250.
2. AMC Clinical Examination
• Format: Structured clinical assessment comprising 16 stations.
• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours.
• Content: Stations assess
o History-taking
o Physical examination
o Clinical reasoning
o Communication skills
• Scoring: Pass/Fail based on performance.
Detailed Syllabus
The AMC examinations assess knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Adult Health: Internal medicine, surgery, geriatrics.medicalboard.gov.au+2amc.org.au+2amc.org.au+2
• Child Health: Pediatrics, neonatology.
• Women's Health: Obstetrics, gynecology.aceamcq.com
• Mental Health: Psychiatry, behavioral sciences.
• Surgery: General surgery, trauma, orthopedics.
• Population Health and Ethics: Public health, medical ethics, epidemiology.
Understand the Exam Format
• Familiarize yourself with the structure and content of both the AMC CAT MCQ and Clinical Examinations.
2. Utilize Official Resources
• Refer to the AMC Examination Specifications for detailed information on exam content and structure.amc.org.au
3. Practice with Mock Exams
• Engage in practice exams to simulate test conditions and identify areas for improvement.
4. Join Study Groups
• Collaborate with peers to discuss complex topics and share resources.
5. Stay Updated
• Regularly check the official AMC website for updates on exam dates and requirements.
The AMC examinations are conducted throughout the year. Specific dates for 2025 will be announced on the official AMC website. Candidates are advised to regularly check for updates.
Create an AMC candidate account on the official AMC website.
• Submit the required documentation for primary source verification.
• Schedule and pay for the examinations through your AMC account.
Yes, the AMC CAT MCQ Examination is available at international test centers.
The AMC Clinical Examination is conducted in Australia.
A minimum scaled score of 250 is required to pass the AMC CAT MCQ Examination.
• The AMC Clinical Examination is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
