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AMC
STANDARD COURSE FOR MEDICAL PATHWAY AMC
This course is exclusively designed for the medical graduates and undergraduates who are potentially eligible candidates to prepare for the AMC Examinations conducted by Australian Medical Council in Standard Pathway.
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AMC Standard Pathway is for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who want to register with the Medical Board of Australia.
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AMC Standard Pathway has two alternatives to obtain AMC certificate.
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Standard Pathway AMC exam, in which the assessment is based only on an exam-CAT MCQ & AMC clinical examination.
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Standard Pathway Workplace Based Assessment (WBA), in which the assessment is based only on an examination-CAT MCQ & workplace based assessment. Your clinical skills and knowledge will be examined in the workplace by AMC accredited providers.
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Our Course Features
Course Duration :
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Three months-Fast track
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Six Months-Crash Course
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One year-standard Course
Curriculum Structure : Curriculum is based on;
Clinical Disciplines
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General Medicine
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Paediatrics
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Surgery
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Gyn & Obs
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Mental Health
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Population Health
Exam components
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Theory
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Clinical Examination
Essentials in clinical knowledge & skills
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History Taking
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Physical Examination
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Diagnosis
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Investigation & Management
Australian Medical Council (AMC)
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) oversees administering the AMC's qualifications portal, which contains information and updates on verifications handled by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
International Medical Graduates (IMG) are only evaluated through the Standard Pathway of AMC examinations; they are not evaluated through the competent authority or specialized routes.
AMC Pathway
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) examination is held to determine the medical knowledge and clinical skills of medical graduates from across the world whose degrees are not recognized by the Australian Medical Board (MBA).
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There are two assessment pathways for International Medical Graduates;
AMC Standard Pathway
This pathway applies to IMGs who are not eligible for the Specialist pathway.
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Standard Pathway AMC exam-Assessment is based only on an exam-CAT MCQ & AMC clinical examination
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Standard Pathway Workplace Based Assessment-Assessment is based only on an examination-CAT MCQ & Workplace Based Assessment where your clinical skills and knowledge will be examined in the workplace by AMC accredited providers
What is AMC-CAT MCQ Exam?
The AMC Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) MCQ Examination is a fully integrated multiple-choice question examination administered by computer in a single 3.5-hour session in examination centers around the world.
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You must accomplish all 150 of the tasks. Failure to complete all 150 scored items on the examination may result in inadequate information to determine your ability and, as a result, an AMC adaptive scale result. 'Fail —Insufficient data to obtain result' is the examination result.
What is AMC Clinical Examination?
AMC Clinical Examination is an integrated multidisciplinary structured clinical assessment, that tests for skills necessary for a doctor to work under supervised clinical practice.
It evaluates clinical abilities in medicine, surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, paediatrics, and psychiatry, as well as the capacity to communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Structure of the Clinical Examination
Number of stations-16 assessed stations and 4 rest stations.
Duration of each station- 10 minutes (2 minutes reading time, and 8 minutes assessment time).
Mode of conduction-
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It is conducted either online via video conferencing at a location chosen by the candidate, or in person at the National Test Centre in Melbourne if health restrictions allow (NTC).
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Candidates will circulate through numerous stations doing a variety of clinical tasks.
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In a clinical assessment session, all candidates will be evaluated using the same stations.
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Stations may utilize real patients, simulated patients, or videotaped patient presentations.
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Other relevant things, such as charts, digital images, and photographs, may also be used
Structure of the Clinical Examination
Number of stations-16 assessed stations and 4 rest stations.
Duration of each station- 10 minutes (2 minutes reading time, and 8 minutes assessment time).
Mode of conduction-
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It is conducted either online via video conferencing at a location chosen by the candidate, or in person at the National Test Centre in Melbourne if
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Pre-requisites for the clinical examination:
Before proceeding to the clinical examination, candidates must pass the MCQ exam.
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Assessment criteria:
A single broad "predominant assessment area" exists at each station-
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History taking
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Patient Examination
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Formulation of diagnosis
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Management Plan including counselling/education.
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Refer to the Clinical Examination Specifications document for more information.
What is Workplace Based Assessment?
Some IMGs in the Standard Pathway can have their clinical skills and knowledge assessed in the workplace by AMC-accredited providers, as an alternative to the AMC Clinical Examination.
This evaluation of your clinical performance in an Australian healthcare setting evaluates your progress in integrating clinical knowledge and skills as a foundation for safe and effective clinical decisions and decision making.
It also evaluates how well you interact with patients and whether you work well with others in the healthcare field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q. When should I prepare for my AMC?
A. You can start your AMC preparation;
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Before graduation-During medical school-undergraduates
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After graduation-while doing ERPM/Internship in SL
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After graduation-while doing internship in Russia/Belorussia
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After graduation-while doing post graduate studies in Australia
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Q. Am I eligible to sit for AMC-CAT MCQ?
A. Verify the eligibility of your medical school/university & degree/diploma
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Q. How can I make a profile on AMC website?
A. You should follow the steps
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Q. How can I book a date for AMC-CAT MCQ Examination?
A. Once you have an AMC candidate number (when you make the profile), you can book a date for AMC examination.
AMC-CAT MCQ will be held in a particular week of each month and exam centers may differ on your convenience and your location.
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Q. When can I get my eligibility to sit for AMC clinical examination?
A. After you complete AMC-CAT MCQ Examination, your status will show as Eligible for clinical.
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Q. How can I schedule a date for my AMC clinical examination?
A. Scheduling date for Clinical examinations (face to face and online) will be announced on AMC website.
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Q. What should I do after passing my AMC clinical examination?
A. After one year of provisional registration, you will be eligible for general registration, which will require you to complete at least 47 weeks of training and three core rotations in medicine, surgery, and emergency medicine.
So, when you get the employment offer, make sure you ask for the rotation you need to earn your general registration after a year. If you don't obtain these rotations, you can be delayed.
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Q. Do I need English language proficiency to apply for AHPRA registration?
A. You must fulfill English language proficiency once you are applying for AHPRA registration.
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Q. How can I apply for a job after obtaining general registration?
A. After getting AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority) registration, you have two options for working as a doctor in Australia.
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