AMC · Australian Medical Council

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138 sourced study notes, 5,520 spaced-repetition flashcards and a 188-station OSCE simulator across the six AMC blueprint patient groups. MCQ CAT practice and Ask PRIMEX with Australian clinical reasoning throughout. Built for IMGs sitting Part 1 and Part 2.

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Pass rate

~47% MCQ

AMC Annual Report, 2022-23

Sittings per year

Multiple

MCQ CAT: year-round · OSCE: multiple sittings

Format

Part 1 MCQ CAT + Part 2 OSCE

150 MCQs (130 scored + 20 pilot) · 16 active OSCE stations (10 min each)

Curriculum LOs

AMC Exam Specs mapped

Organising body

AMC

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· Exam blueprint ·

Topics tested in the AMC exam

30%

Adult Health: Medicine

Internal medicine emergencies and chronic disease: ACS, heart failure, PE, stroke, sepsis, COPD, diabetes, CKD. Australian management throughout (eTG antibiotics, PBS drug names, Heart Foundation absolute CV risk).

Sepsis-3 bundle · CURB-65 · Absolute CV risk · eTG antibiotics

20%

Adult Health: Surgery

Acute abdomen and surgical emergencies: appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, upper GI bleeding, peripheral vascular disease, trauma (ATLS), breast disease. Australian referral pathways and post-op care.

Rockall score · ATLS primary survey · ASA grading · Damage control

12.5%

Women's Health

Antenatal care (Australian shared care schedule), obstetric emergencies (shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, PPH; 4Ts), gynaecology presentations, contraception and pregnancy of unknown location, menopause.

Pre-eclampsia · Shoulder dystocia · PPH 4Ts · MBRRACE

12.5%

Child Health

Paediatric emergencies (croup, bronchiolitis, meningitis, sepsis), developmental milestones and red flags, Australian childhood vaccination schedule (NIP), mandatory child protection reporting obligations.

Febrile child · NIP schedule · Croup grading · Mandatory reporting

12.5%

Mental Health

Major depressive disorder (PHQ-9, SSRI, MHCP referral), first-episode psychosis, bipolar disorder, alcohol withdrawal (CIWA-Ar), suicide risk assessment, eating disorders, Mental Health Act involuntary admission, MSE structure.

Mental Health Act · AUDIT · PHQ-9 · MSE · CIWA-Ar

12.5%

Population Health & Ethics

Cancer screening programs (iFOBT, BreastScreen, CST), chronic disease management (GPMP/TCA/team care), informed consent and capacity, Austroads driving regulations, cultural safety and SEWB framework, Close the Gap, Indigenous health.

715 health check · iFOBT · Austroads · Open disclosure · SEWB

· What's inside ·

How candidates prepare for the AMC

· Part 1 MCQ CAT practice

AMC Part 1 CAT MCQ practice: a graded single-best-answer question with the correct option marked and a full AI explanation

Unlimited AMC-style MCQs. Every option explained. Australian throughout.

The AMC Part 1 is a computer-adaptive test of 150 questions (130 scored + 20 unscored pilot) across six blueprint patient groups. PRIMEX grades practice attempts and explains every option (correct and distractors) with Australian clinical reasoning: eTG antibiotics, PBS drug names, Medicare and NDIS referral pathways, mandatory reporting obligations.

AMC-style MCQ library weighted to the six blueprint patient groups (Medicine 30%, Surgery 20%, Women's 12.5%, Child 12.5%, Mental Health 12.5%, Pop Health & Ethics 12.5%)
Australian context throughout: eTG dosing, PBS drug names, Medicare, NDIS, ACAT
Every option explained, not just the answer key
Track per-topic accuracy and surface weak areas in the study plan

· Part 2 OSCE simulator

188 OSCE stations. Five task types. Australian context.

The AMC Part 2 Clinical OSCE runs 14 scored stations plus 2 unscored pilot stations and 4 rest stations at 10 minutes each (2 minutes reading + 8 minutes task), delivered in-person at multiple Australian centres and online via Zoom (current centres and fees on amc.org.au). PRIMEX simulates every station type with Australian clinical context and probes cultural safety, mandatory reporting, and Indigenous Australian health where relevant.

188 station scenarios across the five AMC OSCE task types: history, examination, explanation, procedural, ethics/communication
Australian context mandatory: drug names are PBS, guidelines are eTG/RACGP, settings are Australian
Examiner probes like "The patient is Aboriginal; any additional considerations?" and "What are your mandatory reporting obligations?"
2-minute reading + 8-minute task timing replicated, with structured feedback at the end of each station

· Ask PRIMEX (built for IMGs)

Ask PRIMEX: an Australian-first clinical reference that answers in the voice of an AMC trainee

An on-call AMC tutor in your pocket.

Most IMGs aren't unsure about the clinical medicine; they're unsure how Australian practice differs from where they trained. Ask PRIMEX is a chat tool framed for the AMC: ask anything about Australian drug names, eTG protocols, Medicare and PBS pathways, mandatory reporting obligations, the Mental Health Act, Austroads driving rules, or cultural safety, and get an intern-level Australian answer with the reasoning shown. Works on the phone between shifts.

Answers framed for the AMC blueprint and Australian clinical context, not generic medicine
Reframe modes: full answer, one-liner for quick recall, SAQ-style structured response, mnemonic, or compare two diagnoses
Voice mode for hands-free use on a phone between ward shifts or on the commute
Links each answer back to the relevant PRIMEX AMC notes so you can drill deeper
Common IMG questions covered: "What does an MHCP actually pay for?", "What's the difference between eTG and BNF for community-acquired pneumonia?", "When is mandatory reporting triggered for child neglect in NSW?"

· AMC study notes

AMC study note: an acute coronary syndromes article with classification tables and key thresholds

138 study notes. Blueprint-aligned. Australian management.

AMC study notes covering all six blueprint patient groups at intern level: eTG-aligned management, PBS drug names, Australian referral pathways, and the mandatory-reporting obligations AMC examiners specifically test. Designed so an IMG can read one note, then sit a station on the same topic the same day.

138 notes spanning the full AMC blueprint (Adult Medicine, Surgery, Women's, Child, Mental Health, Population Health & Ethics)
eTG-aligned management protocols and PBS drug names throughout
Australian systems explained explicitly: Medicare, PBS, NDIS, ACAT, MBS, bulk-billing, after-hours services
Mandatory reporting sections: child protection, Austroads fitness-to-drive, notifiable diseases, elder abuse
Indigenous health framing where relevant: SEWB, 715 health assessment, cultural safety

· Flashcards (spaced repetition)

AMC flashcards: a revealed spaced-repetition card with Again, Hard, Good and Easy grading

5,520 flashcards. Spaced repetition. Every patient group.

Forty cards per topic across all 138 AMC topics, scheduled with spaced repetition so you only review what you're about to forget. Card content is Australian-specific where it matters: PBS names, eTG dosing, MBS item numbers, mandatory reporting thresholds.

5,520 cards (40 × 138 topics), covering every blueprint patient group
Australian-specific cards: PBS names, eTG dosing, MBS item numbers, NIP schedule
Mandatory reporting cards: Austroads, notifiable diseases, child protection, elder abuse
OSCE communication cards: SPIKES, ICE, MSE structure, consent elements

· Study plan & curriculum tracker

AMC curriculum tracker: blueprint topics grouped by patient group with per-topic MCQ, Cards and OSCE shortcuts

138 mapped topics. Six patient groups. Daily pace.

The AMC Examination Specifications (Edition 10, 2011) define 61 learning objectives across 9 sections (12 Knowledge & Understanding, 13 Skills, 15 Professional Attitudes plus systems and regions). PRIMEX organises those objectives into 138 study topics under the six blueprint patient groups and paces you through them with a daily plan you can finish in under an hour.

138 topics mapped under the six AMC blueprint patient groups, organised by domain
Daily study plan with today's focus, this-week summary, and a streak counter
Per-group progress tracking across notes, flashcards, MCQ and OSCE practice
Communication learning objectives (AMC_SK_20, AMC_SK_22) linked to OSCE station types
Cultural safety learning objective (AMC_KU_11) prominently tracked with linked Indigenous health content

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Try the AMC MCQ grader on five real topics

Five high-yield AMC blueprint topics. Each note has 3 exam-style MCQs with full explanations of every option, Australian clinical reasoning throughout. No signup needed.

Practice topic

Australian childhood vaccination schedule (NIP)

The National Immunisation Program (NIP) is a federally funded schedule providing free vaccines to all eligible Australian children from birth through adolescence.

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Practice topic

Inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's vs ulcerative colitis

IBD encompasses two distinct chronic relapsing-remitting conditions: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Features, distinguishing investigations and Australian treatment.

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Practice topic

Hypertension: diagnosis, targets, stepped pharmacotherapy

Sustained elevation of blood pressure above accepted thresholds, confirmed on repeated measurement. Australian thresholds, targets and secondary-cause workup.

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Practice topic

Cardiovascular risk assessment (absolute risk)

Absolute CVD risk is the probability of a fatal or non-fatal cardiovascular event over a defined period. Australian risk tool, lipid targets and statin thresholds.

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Practice topic

Rheumatoid arthritis: features, serology, DMARDs

Chronic immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis characterised by synovial proliferation, progressive joint destruction and extra-articular manifestations.

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· About this exam ·

AMC format and structure: AMC MCQ Part 1 and Clinical Part 2

The AMC Examinations are the pathway for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking medical registration in Australia. The Part 1 AMC MCQ Examination is a computer-adaptive test (CAT) of 150 questions (130 scored + 20 unscored pilot) covering the six AMC blueprint patient groups. The Part 2 AMC Clinical Examination is an OSCE delivered in-person at multiple Australian centres and online via Zoom (current centres and fees on amc.org.au).

The OSCE consists of 14 scored stations plus 2 unscored pilot stations and 4 rest stations, each 10 minutes (2 minutes reading time + 8 minutes task), with a pass standard of 9 of 14 scored stations. The standard assessed is intern-level competency; the ability to function safely as a first-year Australian intern. All clinical content, drug names, guidelines, and systems must be Australian. The exam explicitly tests cultural safety and Indigenous Australian health. PRIMEX is built by Dr Jay Marshall, an anaesthetics registrar in Taree, NSW.

OrganiserAustralian Medical Council (AMC), Canberra
Part 1 MCQ CAT150 questions (130 scored + 20 unscored pilot), computer-adaptive, six blueprint patient groups, year-round sittings
Part 2 OSCE14 scored + 2 unscored pilot + 4 rest, 10 min each (2 min reading + 8 min task), pass 9/14, in-person + online (Zoom)
BlueprintAdult Medicine 30%, Surgery 20%, Women's 12.5%, Child 12.5%, Mental Health 12.5%, Population Health & Ethics 12.5%
StandardIntern-level competency; safe practice as first-year Australian intern
RegistrationSuccessful completion required for general registration pathway (with AMC pathway) and provisional registration

· FAQ ·

Common questions about the AMC exam

What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2 of the AMC examination?

The AMC Part 1 is a computer-adaptive MCQ test (150 questions: 130 scored + 20 unscored pilot) testing theoretical knowledge across the six blueprint patient groups. Part 2 is a clinical OSCE (14 scored stations + 2 unscored pilot + 4 rest, 10 minutes each), delivered in-person at multiple Australian centres and online via Zoom (current centres and fees on amc.org.au). Part 1 must be passed before Part 2 can be sat. PRIMEX covers both: MCQ CAT practice with Australian-specific explanations and a 188-station OSCE simulator covering all five task types.

What does "intern-level competency" mean in the AMC context?

The AMC Part 2 OSCE assesses whether a candidate can function safely as a first-year Australian intern across all clinical settings (GP surgery, emergency department, inpatient ward, community health). This means correct clinical decisions, Australian drug names and dosing (PBS/eTG), appropriate referral pathways (Medicare, NDIS, ACAT), and the communication skills to work with patients, families, and colleagues in an Australian context.

Why does Australian context matter so much?

AMC examiners specifically penalise non-Australian clinical practice. This includes: using US/UK drug names (acetaminophen instead of paracetamol, epinephrine instead of adrenaline), citing non-Australian guidelines, describing non-Australian systems (referring to "the NHS" or "Medicaid"), and not knowing Australian-specific obligations such as mandatory child protection reporting, Austroads fitness-to-drive regulations, and notifiable disease reporting requirements. All PRIMEX AMC content is explicitly Australian.

How do OSCE communication stations work?

Communication stations (history-taking, explanation/counselling, ethics) are assessed on both clinical content and communication quality. Examiners look for: introducing yourself by name and role, establishing rapport before clinical content, using plain language (not medical jargon), checking the patient's understanding, addressing the patient's ideas, concerns, and expectations (ICE), and culturally safe communication. Simply delivering correct clinical information without these communication elements won't achieve a pass.

Does PRIMEX cover Indigenous Australian health in the AMC context?

Yes. PRIMEX AMC study notes and OSCE simulator explicitly address Indigenous Australian health (AMC_KU_11): Close the Gap health disparities, the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework, the 715 health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultural safety in consultation, interpreter services, and trauma-informed care. These topics appear in AMC OSCE communication stations and are a specific examiner focus.

What are the most commonly failed OSCE station types?

Based on published AMC candidate feedback: (1) Communication stations; candidates fail to address patients directly, don't check understanding, or deliver information without establishing rapport; (2) Ethics stations; insufficient knowledge of Australian legislative obligations (Mental Health Act, mandatory reporting, Guardianship legislation); (3) Indigenous health stations; lack of cultural safety awareness and poor knowledge of SEWB framework; (4) Paediatric history stations; missing developmental milestones and not addressing parent concerns.

Can I use PRIMEX for the medical student clinical examinations as well?

PRIMEX also includes a Medical Students section specifically for Australian university clinical finals and OSCE preparation; with 608 topics across 30 specialties and OSCE practice at student level. The AMC and Medical Student sections overlap significantly in content (both test clinical medicine), but the AMC section is calibrated to intern-level competency and Australian-specific systems, while the Medical Student section is calibrated to final-year student assessment.

How is Ask PRIMEX different from using ChatGPT?

Ask PRIMEX is framed for the AMC exam and Australian clinical context, not general medicine. It defaults to Australian drug names (paracetamol, not acetaminophen), Australian guidelines (eTG, RACGP, not BNF), Australian systems (Medicare, PBS, NDIS, ACAT), Australian legislation (Mental Health Act, Austroads, mandatory reporting thresholds), and tags Indigenous health considerations where they apply. Each answer also links back to the relevant PRIMEX AMC notes so you can drill deeper. There's a voice mode for hands-free use on a phone between ward shifts.

· Pricing ·

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