AMC · Australian Medical Council; Part 1 MCQ CAT & Part 2 Clinical OSCE

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MCQ CAT practice grader and Part 2 OSCE simulator with Australian clinical context, spaced-repetition flashcards, and sourced study notes across all AMC blueprint patient groups. Built for international medical graduates preparing for Australian medical registration.

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Pass rate

~50–55%

per sitting (varies by paper)

Sittings per year

Multiple

MCQ CAT: year-round · OSCE: multiple sittings

Format

Part 1 MCQ CAT + Part 2 OSCE

150 scored MCQs · 16 active OSCE stations (10 min each)

Topics covered

114

study notes · 61 LOs

Organising body

AMC

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· Exam domains ·

Six patient groups. Intern-level Australian clinical practice.

~30%

Adult Medicine & Surgery

Internal medicine emergencies (ACS, PE, stroke, sepsis), surgical acute abdomen (appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, upper GI bleeding), peripheral vascular disease, trauma (ATLS), breast disease. All management aligned to Australian eTG (Therapeutic Guidelines), Medicare and PBS context.

Sepsis-3 bundle · CURB-65 · Rockall score · ATLS primary survey · eTG antibiotics

~25%

Women's & Child Health

Antenatal care (Australian shared care schedule), obstetric emergencies (shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, PPH; 4Ts), paediatric emergencies (croup, bronchiolitis, meningitis), developmental milestones and red flags, Australian childhood vaccination schedule (NIP), mandatory child protection reporting obligations.

Pre-eclampsia · Shoulder dystocia · Febrile child · NICE criteria · NIP schedule · Mandatory reporting

~25%

Psychiatry & Mental Health

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

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

~20%

General Practice, Ethics & Indigenous Health

Cardiovascular risk assessment (Australian absolute risk tool), chronic disease management (GPMP/TCA/team care), cancer screening programs (iFOBT, BreastScreen, CST), informed consent and capacity, Austroads driving regulations, cultural safety and SEWB framework, Close the Gap health disparities.

Absolute CV risk · 715 health check · SPIKES · Austroads · Open disclosure · Privacy Act 1988

· Feature 01 · MCQ CAT Practice

150 questions. Australian clinical context throughout.

The AMC Part 1 MCQ CAT consists of 150 scored items in a computer-adaptive format across six blueprint patient groups. Primex grades practice attempts and explains each option with Australian clinical reasoning; eTG-aligned antibiotics, PBS drug names, Medicare referral pathways, and Australian mandatory reporting obligations.

150 scored MCQs across all 6 AMC blueprint patient groups
Australian context throughout; eTG antibiotics, PBS drug names, Medicare, NDIS
Distractor explanation for every option; not just the correct answer
Patient group weighting aligned to AMC blueprint (Medicine 30%, Surgery 20%, Women's 12.5%, Child 12.5%, Mental Health 12.5%, Pop Health & Ethics 12.5%)

· Feature 02 · Flashcards

114 topics. Spaced repetition for the AMC CAT.

The AMC Part 1 CAT covers broad clinical medicine; from Sepsis-3 criteria and CURB-65 to PHQ-9 and the NIP schedule. Primex flashcards cover every high-yield topic with Australian-specific content: PBS drug names, eTG management protocols, Australian screening programs, and mandatory reporting thresholds.

114 topics covering all AMC patient group categories
Australian-specific cards: PBS names, eTG dosing, MBS item numbers for common procedures
Mandatory reporting cards: Austroads fitness to drive, notifiable diseases, child protection, elder abuse
OSCE communication cards: SPIKES, ICE, MSE structure, consent elements

Flashcard interface showing revealed answer

· Feature 03 · OSCE Simulator

16 active stations. Intern-level Australian clinical practice.

The AMC Part 2 Clinical OSCE runs 16 active stations (plus 4 rest stations) at 10 minutes each, held at the Melbourne AMC test centre. Each station tests a specific skill: history-taking, clinical examination, explanation/counselling, procedural description, or ethics/communication. Primex simulates all station types with Australian clinical context; and probes cultural safety, mandatory reporting, and Indigenous Australian health where relevant.

All 5 OSCE station types: history, examination, explanation, procedural, ethics/communication
Australian context mandatory: drug names are PBS, guidelines are eTG/RACGP, settings are Australian
Examiner probes: "The patient is Aboriginal; any additional considerations?", "What are your mandatory reporting obligations?"
Cultural safety and Indigenous Australian health integrated into appropriate stations
2-minute reading time + 8-minute station timing replicated

· Feature 04 · Study Notes

114 topics. Intern-level clinical management in Australian context.

Every Primex AMC study note covers the clinical content at intern level; the standard required for safe independent practice as a first-year Australian intern. Each note includes the eTG-aligned management, PBS drug names, Australian referral pathways, and mandatory reporting obligations that AMC examiners expect.

114 topics covering all AMC patient group categories
eTG-aligned management protocols and PBS drug names throughout
Australian systems: Medicare, PBS, NDIS, ACAT, MBS, bulk-billing, after-hours services
Mandatory reporting sections in relevant topics: child protection, Austroads, notifiable diseases, elder abuse

Study note interface showing structured content

· Feature 05 · AMC Curriculum Tracker

61 learning objectives. Progress across all patient groups.

The AMC Examination Specifications (Edition 10, 2011) define 61 LOs across 9 sections (12 Knowledge & Understanding, 13 Skills, 15 Professional Attitudes + systems and regions). Primex maps every LO to study notes and flashcards with per-group progress bars.

All 61 AMC curriculum LOs mapped across knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes
Patient group progress tracking: Medicine, Surgery, Women's, Child, Mental Health, Pop Health & Ethics
Communication skills LOs (AMC_SK_20, AMC_SK_22) mapped to OSCE station types
Cultural safety LO (AMC_KU_11) prominently tracked with linked Indigenous health content

Curriculum tracker with progress indicators

· About this exam ·

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) Examinations

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 scored items covering the six AMC blueprint patient groups. The Part 2 AMC Clinical Examination is an OSCE held at the Melbourne AMC test centre.

The OSCE consists of 16 active stations (plus 4 rest stations), each 10 minutes (2 minutes reading time + 8 minutes task). 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.

OrganiserAustralian Medical Council (AMC), Canberra
Part 1 MCQ CAT150 scored items, computer-adaptive, six blueprint patient groups, year-round sittings
Part 2 OSCE16 active stations + 4 rest, 10 min each (2 min reading + 8 min task), Melbourne test centre
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

· Key resources ·

AMC MCQ Examination Specifications (Edition 10, March 2011); official content specifications and blueprint
Therapeutic Guidelines (eTG) Complete; primary management reference for Australian clinical practice
RACGP Red Book; preventive care guidelines for Australian general practice
Australian Prescriber; PBS drug choices and prescribing guidance
NPS MedicineWise; drug information and prescribing support
NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines; evidence-based Australian guidelines
AMC website (amc.org.au); examination regulations, past examiner feedback, and booking

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· FAQ ·

Common questions

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 scored items) testing theoretical knowledge across the six blueprint patient groups. Part 2 is a clinical OSCE (16 active stations, 10 minutes each, Melbourne test centre) testing practical clinical competency at intern level. Part 1 must be passed before Part 2 can be sat. Primex covers both: MCQ CAT practice with Australian-specific explanations and an OSCE simulator covering all five station 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 will not 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 573 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.

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