So, you’ve passed your MCQ – you’ve proven to the AMC that you have sufficient medical knowledge. What do you do next? First let’s look at what the MCQ and Clinical Exams are trying to assess. The MCQ merely tests recall of knowledge (knows) and some questions are also designed to tests application of knowledge (knows how).
 
The clinical (OSCE) exam tests performance in a controlled environment (shows how). The best types of preparation are different from the MCQ; you need to actually practice doing things. 
 
Appropriate types of preparation include: developing systems, algorithms, and checklists, reading through books that deal with case studies (some examples below) and then getting together with other doctors who are preparing for exams and use cases to actually practice doing things.
 
Take turns to play the candidate, the patient and the examiner. Role play the types of questions you know you will get in the real exam: breaking bad news, explaining how to use a metred dose inhaler, taking a menstrual history.

Practise, practise, practise... until you are comfortable and confident. PMCT offers tutorials and workshops to help you practise.

Please view the AMC website to read about how to apply for the clinical exam in addition to dates, fees and other relevant information. Click here for more details. 

PMCT also offers AMC Clinical Bridging Courses.  

PMCT has been running Clinical Bridging Courses since 2004 to assist IMGs who are attempting to pass the AMC Clinical Exam.  PMCT AMC Clinical Bridging Courses. The multi station assessment scenarios in the practice exam component and also both teaching sessions are changed every course, as IMGs may attend several PMCT AMC Clinical Bridging Courses for practice prior to sitting their the AMC Clinical Examination.

For more information about the PMCT Bridging Courses contact:

 Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania
Phone: (03) 6222 8098
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For more information about education and training contact:
 
Robin Ikin
Medical Education Advisor
Launceston General Hospital
Phone: (03) 6348 7428
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Rose Moore
Medical Education Advisor
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: (03) 6430 4556
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Luanne Steven
Medical Clinical Educator
Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: (03) 6430 4550
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Glen Paley
Medical Education Advisor
Postgraduate Medical Education Council of Tasmania
Royal Hobart Hospital
Phone: (03) 6222 8369
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