Everything you want to know about the Australian medical exam is provided in this special featured blog. When we say each and everything, it means from applying to preparation and results to enrollment. The first question which is asked by many readers in a frequent way is:
How to prepare for the AMC MCQ Exam?
You need to familiar with the content and style of this exam. The AMC examination is designed to assess, for registration purposes, the medical knowledge and clinical skills of international medical graduates. A large number of fresh graduates apply for this test from different parts of the world and their basic medical qualifications are assessed by the Medical Board of Australia. Prior to obtaining general registration in Australia to get enrolled in a medical college, international medical graduates must complete the AMC exam.
Different private and public sector institutions provide AMC exam preparation courses. All of the content is provided to facilitate preparation for optimal performance in the AMC examination. Besides this one can visit the official site of the AMC where a bunch of data is available including objective and subjective portion. You can also use a trial test before going to appear in the real exam.
Composition of the AMC exam
The AMC exam is comprised of two computer-administered basic units which are:
- Multiple-choice examination
- Clinical examination
This is required to clear both exams so that to secure a seat in any medical college in Australia. If we have a look at the MCQ examination, it focuses on basic and applied medical knowledge across a wide range of topics and disciplines. You need to cover an understanding of the disease process, how to diagnose a disease, its investigation process, therapy and management.
A medical graduate is bound with some ethical boundaries so this exam will examine the candidate’s ability to perform in critical situations. Also how individuals exercise discrimination, judgment and clinical reasoning in distinguishing between the correct diagnosis and plausible alternatives.
While considering clinical abilities, this test assesses the candidate’s capacity to take a history, conduct a physical examination, formulate diagnostic and management plans, and communicate with patients, their families, and other health workers.
Real time preparation of AMC exam
This is true that AMC exam preparation is not an easy tasks at first level because of the involvement of so many students from all over the world. At second level, student have to face the pressure of written exam which is almost unbearable for weak nerves. And mid of that is the process of preparation. If you have complete control on your mind and body, then you can prepare yourself for this test otherwise it’s just a waste of time and money.