OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

The course spans 4 months, with sessions held every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM AEST. Delivered entirely online via AMCEP Student portal, the course offers flexibility while ensuring that students receive high-quality instruction. The curriculum is designed and taught by a team of experienced tutors who bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the table.

The course covers key areas that are essential for success in the AMC MCQ Exam, including:

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Paediatrics
• Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Psychiatry
• Public Health
• Legal Medicine and Ethics

These subjects are taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials, ensuring that participants gain a solid understanding of each topic.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The AMC Preparation Course is tailored for a specific audience aiming to pursue a career in medicine in Australia, particularly international medical graduates preparing for the Australian Medical Council (AMC) examinations. This course is ideally suited for:

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• International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Individuals who have obtained their medical qualifications from countries other than Australia and wish to practice medicine in Australia. This course will assist IMGs in preparing for and successfully passing the AMC examinations, a mandatory requirement for registration in Australia.
• Medical Professionals Seeking Australian Registration: Healthcare practitioners with foreign medical qualifications, including doctors, physicians, or specialists, who intend to undergo the AMC assessment process to gain registration to practice medicine in Australia.
• Individuals Preparing for AMC Exams: Those specifically aiming to undertake the AMC MCQ Examination, AMC Clinical Examination, or AMC Clinical Skills Exam, seeking comprehensive guidance, knowledge, and strategies to perform well in these rigorous assessments.
• Healthcare Professionals Refreshing Medical Knowledge: Health practitioners, including doctors, nurses, or allied healthcare professionals, who wish to refresh their medical knowledge and understanding in preparation for the AMC exams or to enhance their clinical skills and understanding of the Australian healthcare system.
• Medical Students Interested in Australia: Students pursuing medical studies abroad who have an interest in understanding the requirements and preparing for the pathway to practice medicine in Australia in the future.
• Any Healthcare Professional Seeking AMC Exam Guidance: Individuals interested in understanding the structure, requirements, and content of the AMC examinations, regardless of whether they plan to take the exams immediately or in the future.

PATHWAY OUTLINE

The AMC exam aims to access the following qualities of a student

To begin practising in Australia as a doctor, you will need to be registered. Doctor registration in Australia involves the selection of an assessment pathway with the Australian Medical Council (AMC), and lodging a registration application with the Medical Board of Australia.

There are 3 steps involved in the registration process for International Medical Graduates (IMG’s), and they include:

• Step 1: Australian Medical Council AMC
• Step 2: Specialist College Assessment
• Step 3: Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Step 1:

Australian Medical Council All IMGs must apply to the Australian Medical Council (AMC) for primary source verification of their medical qualifications, regardless of which of the three assessment pathways are being pursued. The AMC will verify their medical qualifications through the ECFMG International Credentials Services (EICS).

The AMC conducts the assessment process for IMGs in the Standard Pathway only; it does not conduct assessments in the competent authority or specialist pathways. The AMC has no role in processing applications for registration or in granting registration, which is a function of the Medical Board of Australia (the Board).

International medical graduates (IMGs) whose medical qualifications are from a medical institution outside of Australia or New Zealand, and who are seeking registration to practise medicine in Australia, must provide evidence of eligibility to undertake one of the following assessment pathways:

1. Competent Authority Pathway
2. Standard Pathway
3. Specialist Pathway – Specialists and GP’s Please visit the AMC website for full details

Step 2:

Specialist College Assessment After your application with the AMC you can lodge your application for assessment with the Specialist College. You will find a list of the Colleges in the back of this brochure. Some Colleges will require face to face interviews and others will conduct video conferencing interviews.

Step 3:

Registration with the Australian Medical Board The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the organisation responsible for the registration and accreditation of most health professions across Australia, including the Medical Board of Australia