MED · Australian Medical Student; Clinical Finals & OSCE Preparation

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OSCE simulator for Australian university clinical finals, 11,485 spaced-repetition flashcards, and study notes across 577 clinical topics in 30 specialties. The platform that covers your clinical finals; and stays with you through fellowship.

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Content

577 topics

across 30 clinical specialties

Flashcards

11,485

20 per topic · spaced repetition

Format

OSCE Simulator

history · examination · explanation · procedural · ethics

Coverage

Clinical finals

any Australian medical school

Also included

All 21

fellowship exams on same subscription

· Exam domains ·

Thirty specialties. The whole of Australian clinical medicine.

~35%

Core Internal Medicine

Cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology and hepatology, endocrinology, nephrology, neurology, haematology, rheumatology, and infectious disease. Presentation-based learning calibrated to Australian university clinical finals: history-taking, clinical reasoning, investigation interpretation, management.

ECG interpretation · ACS · Heart failure · Stroke · DKA · AKI · Sepsis · Cirrhosis · Pulmonary embolism

~25%

Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Acute abdomen (appendicitis, cholecystitis, bowel obstruction, upper/lower GI bleeding), trauma (ATLS), breast disease, vascular, obstetric emergencies (pre-eclampsia, PPH, shoulder dystocia), gynaecological oncology, contraception, STIs. Australian referral pathways and eTG management throughout.

Alvarado score · ATLS primary survey · Pre-eclampsia · PPH 4Ts · BreastScreen · HPV/CST

~20%

Paediatrics, Psychiatry & Mental Health

Paediatric emergencies (croup, bronchiolitis, meningitis, DKA), developmental milestones and red flags (NDIS), Australian childhood vaccination schedule (NIP), major depressive disorder (PHQ-9, MHCP), psychosis first-episode, bipolar, alcohol withdrawal (CIWA-Ar), eating disorders, suicide risk assessment, Mental Health Act.

Febrile child · Croup score · Mental Health Act · CIWA-Ar · Safety planning · NIP schedule

~20%

General Practice, Ethics & Indigenous Health

Cardiovascular risk (Australian absolute risk tool), chronic disease management (GPMP/TCA), cancer screening programs, preventive health, informed consent and capacity, Austroads fitness-to-drive, mandatory reporting (child protection, notifiable diseases, elder abuse), cultural safety, SEWB framework, Close the Gap.

Absolute CV risk · 715 health check · SPIKES · Austroads · Mandatory reporting · Culturally safe care

· Feature 01 · OSCE Simulator

Australian university OSCE, all station types, all specialties.

Clinical finals OSCEs vary by university but test the same core skills: history-taking, clinical examination, explanation/counselling, procedural description, and ethics/communication. Primex's OSCE simulator adapts to your level; student not intern; with clinical scenarios calibrated to clinical finals across all Australian medical schools, including Australian eTG-aligned management and mandatory reporting obligations.

All 5 OSCE station types: history, examination, explanation/counselling, procedural description, ethics/communication
Australian context throughout; eTG drug names, Medicare, NDIS, bulk-billing, Australian referral pathways
Communication stations graded on structure, rapport, ICE (ideas, concerns, expectations), plain language, and checking understanding
Cultural safety and Indigenous Australian health included in appropriate scenarios
Examiner feedback on clinical accuracy, communication quality, and patient-centred approach

OSCE simulator interface showing active station

· Feature 02 · Flashcards

11,485 flashcards. Twenty per topic.

577 clinical topics, 20 flashcards each. The Primex medical student deck covers every major clinical presentation, diagnosis, investigation finding, and management principle across all 30 specialties; with spaced-repetition scheduling that identifies your weakest areas and brings them back at the right time before finals.

11,485 flashcards across 577 topics; 20 per topic, covering all specialties
Presentation-based cards: "A 65-year-old with crushing chest pain; what is your immediate management?"
Investigation interpretation cards: ECG, ABG, chest X-ray, blood results
Management protocol cards: eTG-aligned, PBS drug names, Australian dosing
Communication and ethics cards: consent elements, Austroads criteria, mandatory reporting thresholds

Flashcard interface showing revealed answer

· Feature 03 · Study Notes

577 topics. Structured for clinical finals, not exams.

Every Primex medical student study note is designed for a clinical student, not an SAQ candidate. Notes follow a clinical structure: presentation to differential to investigations to management to key points for finals. The depth is calibrated to final-year student assessment; comprehensive enough to answer a clinical tutor's questions, not so deep it becomes a pharmacology reference.

577 topics across all 30 clinical specialties
Clinical structure throughout: presentation → differential → investigations → management
Australian guidelines, eTG drug names, and PBS prescribing context
Coverage of high-yield presentations: common, important, and commonly-examined conditions

Study note interface showing structured content

· Feature 04 · MCQ Practice

Finals-style clinical reasoning questions.

Most Australian medical school clinical finals include MCQ or modified essay question components. Primex's MCQ practice presents clinical scenario questions across all specialties; testing diagnosis, investigation choice, and management decisions at the level of a final-year student with Australian clinical context.

Clinical scenario MCQs across all 30 specialties
Australian clinical context: eTG antibiotics, PBS drugs, Medicare/NDIS, Australian referral pathways
Distractor explanations for every option; why the wrong answers are wrong
Calibrated to final-year student level, not intern or advanced training level

MCQ practice interface showing clinical scenario question

· Feature 05 · Upgrade to Fellowship

All 21 fellowship exams included on the same subscription.

Many students who use Primex for finals go on to use it for fellowship exam preparation. All Primex Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly subscriptions include all 21 fellowship exams; ANZCA, CICM, ACEM, RACP, RACGP, ACRRM, and all other specialties. There's no separate subscription needed.

Medical Student section + all 21 fellowship exams on a single subscription
ANZCA Primary, CICM, ACEM, RACP, RACGP, ACRRM, and 15 more fellowship exams fully included
Seamless transition; start with Med Student content for finals, then switch to fellowship content when you start specialty training
No extra cost; one subscription covers the Medical Student section plus all 21 fellowship exams

Platform showing fellowship exam content available on same subscription

· About this section ·

PRIMEX for Australian Medical Students

PRIMEX's Medical Student section is designed for final-year Australian medical students preparing for university clinical examinations; written finals, OSCEs, and clinical assessments across all specialties. Content is calibrated to final-year student level across all Australian medical schools.

The platform covers 577 clinical topics across 30 specialties with 11,485 spaced-repetition flashcards, study notes structured for clinical finals, and an OSCE simulator covering all five Australian university OSCE station types. Australian context is embedded throughout: eTG-aligned management, PBS drug names, Medicare and NDIS, mandatory reporting obligations, and culturally safe clinical practice.

Coverage577 topics across 30 clinical specialties; any Australian medical school clinical finals
Flashcards11,485 cards; 20 per topic; spaced repetition for finals timetable
OSCE simulatorAll 5 station types; history, examination, explanation, procedural, ethics
Australian contexteTG-aligned management, PBS drug names, Medicare/NDIS, mandatory reporting
Also includedAll 21 PRIMEX fellowship exams; no extra subscription required
CalibrationFinal-year student level; not intern, not fellowship

· Key resources ·

Therapeutic Guidelines (eTG) Complete; primary management reference for Australian context
Australian Prescriber and NPS MedicineWise; PBS drug choices and prescribing guidance
RACGP Red Book; preventive health and cancer screening program reference
eTG Antibiotic Guidelines; empiric antibiotic choice for Australian clinical finals
NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines; evidence-based Australian guidelines
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Examination Specifications; calibration for intern-level competency
UpToDate and BMJ Best Practice; evidence-based clinical decision support

· Pricing ·

Every plan starts with
a 7-day free trial.

Starter

$9.99

7 days free, then $9.99/mo

✓ All 577 study notes
✓ 11,485 flashcards
✓ OSCE simulator (text)
✓ MCQ practice
✗ Voice OSCE mode
✗ All 21 fellowship exams

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Monthly

$24.99

7 days free, then $24.99/mo

✓ All 577 study notes
✓ 11,485 flashcards
✓ OSCE simulator + voice mode
✓ MCQ practice
✓ All 21 fellowship exams
✓ 7-day free trial

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Quarterly

$59.99

7 days free, then $59.99/3mo

✓ All 577 study notes
✓ 11,485 flashcards
✓ OSCE simulator + voice mode
✓ MCQ practice
✓ All 21 fellowship exams
✓ 7-day free trial

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Yearly

$15.00

per month, billed $179.99/yr

✓ All 577 study notes
✓ 11,485 flashcards
✓ OSCE simulator + voice mode
✓ MCQ practice
✓ All 21 fellowship exams
✓ 7-day free trial

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· FAQ ·

Common questions

What clinical finals format does Primex cover?

Primex covers Australian university clinical finals across all Australian medical schools; including OSCE (all five station types: history, examination, explanation/counselling, procedural description, and ethics/communication), written MCQ/MEQ components, and clinical assessment. The platform is calibrated to final-year student level, not intern or fellowship level, so the depth and expectations are appropriate for university clinical examinations.

How is the OSCE simulator different from the AMC OSCE simulator?

The Medical Student OSCE simulator is calibrated to final-year student level; the standard assessed in Australian university clinical examinations. The AMC OSCE simulator is calibrated to intern-level competency (the standard required for Australian medical registration). Both cover similar clinical content, but the student simulator has more lenient marking expectations and focuses on the clinical and communication skills expected of a graduating medical student.

Are the study notes too detailed for clinical finals?

No. Primex Medical Student study notes are deliberately calibrated to clinical finals level; they cover the information needed to pass a clinical tutor's bedside questions and an OSCE station, without the pharmacokinetic depth of fellowship notes. Each note has a "Key points for finals" section at the end that distils the core facts an examiner is likely to ask. The full notes are available for deeper reading if needed.

Can I use the Medical Student section alongside fellowship content?

Yes. If you're a final-year student who has already matched to a specialty and wants to start fellowship preparation, all Primex Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly subscriptions include all 21 fellowship exams alongside the Medical Student section. Many students use both simultaneously; medical student content for finals, fellowship content for early specialty familiarisation.

Does the OSCE simulator include cultural safety and Indigenous health?

Yes. Primex OSCE scenarios include cultural safety, the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) framework, the 715 health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, and culturally safe communication techniques. These are assessed in Australian medical school OSCEs and are integrated into appropriate scenarios throughout the platform, not treated as an add-on.

What mandatory reporting content is covered?

Primex covers all Australian mandatory reporting obligations relevant to clinical finals: child protection (mandatory reporting under state child protection legislation), Austroads fitness-to-drive (medical standards for driver licensing), notifiable diseases (NNDSS and state notifiable disease schedules), elder abuse reporting obligations, and impaired medical practitioners. These are integrated into relevant clinical and ethics OSCE scenarios.

Does Primex cover OSCE communication skills (SPIKES, ICE, etc.)?

Yes. Communication skills are embedded throughout the OSCE simulator and study notes: SPIKES (breaking bad news; Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Emotions/empathy, Summary/strategy), ICE (Ideas, Concerns, Expectations in history-taking), SOCRATES (pain history), CAGE/AUDIT (alcohol history), MSE (Mental State Examination structure), and the consent framework (information, capacity, voluntariness). Communication skill flashcards are included in the flashcard deck.

· Upgrade to fellowship ·

Upgrade to fellowship; all 21 exams included

ANZCA Primary

Primary Examination

Anaesthesia basic sciences SAQ + viva

ANZCA Fellowship

Fellowship Examination

Clinical anaesthesia fellowship

CICM First Part

First Part Examination

Intensive care basic sciences

CICM Fellowship