ANZCA Final Examination Pass Rate 2026
The headline figure
ANZCA publishes no Final (Fellowship) pass-rate percentage, only lists of successful candidate numbers per sitting. Any stated Fellowship pass-rate percentage is unverifiable unless sourced to an examiner report. You can review the official position at the ANZCA source.
How the standard is set
For the ANZCA Final Examination, ANZCA assesses candidates against a defined competency standard rather than ranking them against each other, so the proportion who pass reflects how a cohort performs against that bar and varies between sittings. Where a verified figure is published it appears above with its source; where the examining body publishes none, PRIMEX states that plainly rather than estimating one.
What separates pass-tier from fail-tier candidates
The ANZCA Final Examination is Written MCQ + SAQ on one day, then anaesthesia and medical vivas spread over three days. Across multiple examination sittings, the following patterns distinguish candidates who pass from those who do not:
- Underprepared for the written SAQ format - examiners expect structured, prioritised answers, not stream-of-consciousness prose.
- Viva anxiety derailing clinical reasoning - structured response frameworks (e.g., A-E, systems-based) are essential.
- Insufficient breadth across subspecialties: pain medicine, obstetric anaesthesia, and paediatrics are common weak spots.
- Attempting to learn new material in the final weeks rather than consolidating and practising.
How PRIMEX helps you cross the pass line
- SAQ practice with AI grading calibrated to ANZCA Fellowship examiner expectations, with structured feedback on each response.
- Viva simulation mode lets you practise oral responses under timed conditions before the clinical examination.
- Curriculum-mapped study notes covering all ANZCA Fellowship domains.
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Start free trialFrequently asked questions
How long should I study for the ANZCA Final Examination?
Most candidates dedicate 26-52 weeks of structured preparation for the ANZCA Final Examination. The exact duration depends on your prior knowledge base, clinical experience, and available study time per week. Starting earlier generally produces better outcomes than compressing preparation into a short period.
What is the format of the ANZCA Final Examination?
Written MCQ + SAQ on one day, then anaesthesia and medical vivas spread over three days.
What is the pass rate for the ANZCA Final Examination?
ANZCA publishes no Final (Fellowship) pass-rate percentage, only lists of successful candidate numbers per sitting. Any stated Fellowship pass-rate percentage is unverifiable unless sourced to an examiner report. You can review the official position at the ANZCA source.
What are the most common failure modes in the ANZCA Final Examination?
- Underprepared for the written SAQ format - examiners expect structured, prioritised answers, not stream-of-consciousness prose.
- Viva anxiety derailing clinical reasoning - structured response frameworks (e.g., A-E, systems-based) are essential.
- Insufficient breadth across subspecialties: pain medicine, obstetric anaesthesia, and paediatrics are common weak spots.
- Attempting to learn new material in the final weeks rather than consolidating and practising.
What resources does PRIMEX provide for the ANZCA Final Examination?
PRIMEX provides a curriculum-mapped question bank, AI-graded practice, and structured study resources for the ANZCA Final Examination. Start with a 7-day free trial to access the full platform.