AMC, prepared the way it's actually examined.
The AMC exam is the Standard Pathway assessment for international medical graduates seeking registration in Australia. This page covers what the AMC exam is, how its two parts work, and the preparation we offer at Empower Academy.
What the AMC exam is, and why it matters.
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) exam is the assessment process used to evaluate whether international medical graduates have the medical knowledge, clinical reasoning and professional skills required to practise safely in Australia. It is the core of the Standard Pathway to registration with the Medical Board of Australia, via AHPRA.
Passing the AMC exam doesn't by itself grant registration — it's one major step in the broader assessment and registration process, alongside primary source verification (via MyIntealth, which replaced EPIC) and English language requirements.
The exam is built in two parts: the AMC MCQ (Part 1), a computer-adaptive written test, and the AMC Clinical Examination (Part 2), a practical OSCE. The MCQ can be sat at Pearson VUE centres in India; the Clinical Exam is held exclusively at the AMC's National Test Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Unlike MRCEM, the AMC Clinical Exam has no India sitting — it's held only in Melbourne. Candidates should budget for travel to Australia as part of their preparation timeline, not just the exam fee.
A Workplace-Based Assessment (WBA) exists as an alternative to the Clinical Exam for a smaller group of candidates already working in Australia — ask us if this might apply to you.
AMC MCQ, AMC Clinical — what each one tests.
A computer-adaptive test assessing the applied medical knowledge and clinical judgment expected of a final-year Australian medical student.
A practical OSCE testing history-taking, physical examination, communication and management across simulated patient scenarios.
Exam fees, current sitting dates and application windows are published by the AMC. Please confirm against the official AMC portal before applying.
Two components, two focused courses.
Each Empower programme is built for the part it prepares you for, taught against the Australian clinical context, not just re-badged UK content.
Online self-study material plus live web lectures, built around the applied clinical knowledge and Australian guideline context the CAT actually tests.
Online self-study material and live web lectures, plus face-to-face mock drills and practice covering the full OSCE circuit.
Who our AMC courses are for
Fresh graduates or early-career doctors
Internship or junior postings completed
Faculty who understand the exam, and the system behind it.
Our AMC preparation is taught specifically for the Australian clinical context — not adapted from UK-focused content.
Content built around Australian clinical guidelines and practice norms, not repurposed NHS material.
Every session maps to the current AMC exam format — no padding, no out-of-syllabus material.
For Clinical exam prep, we cap seats to protect faculty-to-candidate ratio and meaningful feedback.
Guidance on MyIntealth verification, registration and next steps — not just passing the test.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — you must have a confirmed pass in the AMC MCQ before you're eligible to book a Clinical Exam place.
No. PLAB leads to GMC registration in the UK. The AMC exam leads to registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA — they're separate systems for different countries, so your choice depends on which country you're targeting.
You can start preparing at any time, but you will need primary source verification via MyIntealth (which replaced EPIC) before you can actually sit the exam.
No — the AMC Clinical Examination is held exclusively at the AMC's National Test Centre in Melbourne, Australia. This is a key difference from MRCEM, which does offer India sittings for its OSCE.
A WBA is an alternative to the Clinical Exam for a smaller group of candidates already working as a doctor in Australia, run by AMC-accredited providers. It doesn't apply to most candidates preparing from India — ask us if you think it might apply to you.
Ready to start?
Talk to us before you commit to a pathway or a course.
Whether you're weighing Australia against the UK, or planning your Melbourne travel around the Clinical Exam, a short call clears it up. No sales pitch — just a doctor's perspective on your specific situation.
Our team of experienced doctors, who have successfully navigated these international exams and are now practicing clinicians, are here to guide you through every step of your journey.
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