Read the general information on Assessment of overseas medical qualifications in Australia before reading this page.

Eligibility to sit the AMC Examinations

• after an approved course of study*
• by a medical school listed in the current International Medical Education Directory (IMED) (online resource only) of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research, or other publications approved by the AMC**.

*An approved course of study means that candidates must be able to demonstrate completion of a clinical medical curriculum of at least four academic years, leading to an entitlement to registration in the country issuing the degree to practise clinical medicine.

**In the past the AMC has approved the World Health Organisation (WHO) publication World Directory of Medical Schools, but at present this publication is regarded as out of date and it is not currently used by the AMC for eligibility purposes

Components of the AMC Examinations

The AMC Examinations consist of:

• a multiple choice question (MCQ) examination
• a clinical examination.

You must pass the MCQ examination before attempting the clinical examination.

There are no limits on the time taken or number of attempts. However, the AMC may review the performance of any candidate who has not passed the examinations after five years and repeated attempts, and provide feedback on their performance and their probability of passing.

Detailed information on the format of the MCQ and clinical examinations is provided in the AMC Examination Specifications Booklet. We send a copy of the booklet to each candidate after we process their online application and fee. You can also obtain a copy from the AMC Secretariat. There is also a summary of the structure of the MCQ examination on this website.

The AMC publication Annotated Multiple Choice Questions, distributed by Wiley-Blackwell, is a selection of 600 questions from the AMC bank of MCQ questions, with commentaries and explanations for each question. These questions have been used in previous AMC MCQ Examinations, and provide a comprehensive guide to the format, scope and standard of the AMC MCQ Examination.

The AMC Anthology of Medical Conditions has been produced both to help overseas-trained doctors prepare for the MCQ and clinical examinations and as an essential tool for clinical practice. The anthology lists over 130 clinical presentations of clinical conditions, classifies them to aid diagnosis and management, and also covers medical laws, ethics and organisation in Australia.

Application procedures

1. Complete the online application and eligibility assessment fee.
2. The AMC will send you a copy of the Information Booklet for Candidates and further application forms.
3. Complete the forms and return them with the examination fee.

If you want to sit for the AMC MCQ Examination and have not yet been assessed as eligible, the AMC office must receive your documentation (Form A and supporting documents) by the specified credentialing closing date for the examination series.

The AMC reserves the right to verify the authenticity of formal qualifications directly with the awarding institution or through recognised international agencies, such as the International Credentials Services of the United States Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (EICS).

Points to note when lodging your application

• AMC Examination fees are GST free.
• Include the assessment fee when returning the application form.
• If your medical qualifications are not currently recognised in Australia, it is in your own interests not to leave your country of origin before your eligibility to sit the AMC Examinations or your specialist qualifications have been assessed and confirmed by the AMC.