AMC MCQ Exam

AMC EXAM OVERVIEW

International medical graduates (IMGs) whose medical qualifications are from a medical institution outside of Australia or New Zealand, and who are seeking registration to practice medicine in Australia, can do so via one of the following assessment pathways:

• Standard Pathway
• Competent Authority Pathway
• Specialist Pathway

The Standard Pathway is for IMGs seeking general registration with the Board. The AMC assesses IMGs under the Standard Pathway as following:

1. AMC CAT MCQ Examination
2. AMC Clinical Examination or 
3. Workplace based assessment of clinical skills and knowledge

AMC MCQ Exam

• Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
• 3.5-hour session in examination centres worldwide
• 150 A-type MCQs (one correct response from five options)

The AMC score is based on measurement of the candidate ability level and represented on a scale of 0 to 500. A passing score is represented on the scale at 250. 

Each candidate receives a computer-generated transcript of their results and feedback on their performance in the MCQ examination.

Requirements:

IMGs who have a primary qualification in medicine and surgery awarded by a training institution recognised by the AMC are eligible to apply for AMC assessment.