This course delivers a focused, recall-based review of high-yield medicine and surgery cases commonly tested in the AMC Clinical Examination. Tailored for International Medical Graduates, it bridges clinical knowledge with practical case handling—ensuring you're not just prepared, but strategically equipped to succeed.
Using real exam recalls, structured explanations, and examiner-style reasoning, the course trains you to handle medical and surgical stations confidently under pressure. With an emphasis on red flags, diagnosis, emergency management, and communication, this is your essential toolkit for the non-paediatric, non-obstetric cases in the AMC exam.
What You’ll Learn:
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Confidently assess and manage internal medicine and surgical cases in a timed exam format
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Identify red flags, escalate appropriately, and initiate emergency management when required
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Apply Australian clinical guidelines to common presentations in general practice and hospital settings
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Structure your answers around AMC domains: Medical Expertise, Communication, Cultural Safety, and Professionalism
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Deliver concise, logical, and examiner-friendly responses under pressure.
What’s Included:
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High-yield case discussions across cardiology, respiratory, GI, neurology, endocrinology, urology, orthopaedics, and general surgery
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Structured clinical reasoning breakdowns with model answers
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Integration of Australian practice standards and recall-based insight
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Common emergency protocols and primary care management plans
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Tips for station timing, verbal fluency, and examiner cues.
Target Audience: International Medical Graduates preparing for the AMC Clinical Exam who want a streamlined, case-based review of adult medicine and surgery aligned with Australian standards.
Learning Outcomes
Clinical Knowledge and Assessment
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Demonstrate structured clinical reasoning across a wide range of adult medicine and surgical presentations
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Identify urgent red flags and implement appropriate escalation and management plans
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Apply Australian clinical guidelines to internal medicine and surgical conditions in primary and secondary care settings
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Differentiate between conditions requiring immediate referral, urgent treatment, or GP-level follow-up
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Interpret history, physical findings, and basic investigations within time-constrained exam settings.
Specific Clinical Competencies, evaluate and manage:
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Cardiology – chest pain, palpitations, heart failure, hypertension
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Respiratory – shortness of breath, cough, asthma, COPD, pneumonia
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Gastrointestinal – abdominal pain, GI bleeding, liver disease, constipation
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Neurology – stroke, seizure, headache, neuropathy, Parkinson’s
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Endocrinology – diabetes, thyroid disorders, electrolyte disturbances
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General Surgery – acute abdomen, hernia, post-op care, wound infection
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Urology – haematuria, UTI, urinary retention, prostate conditions
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Orthopaedics – fractures, back pain, joint pain, post-fall assessment.
Practical and Communication Skills
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Conduct relevant history-taking tailored to the presenting complaint
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Summarise and explain findings clearly to patients and examiners
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Initiate basic management and safety-netting within the GP or ED context
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Handle challenging questions and examiner interruptions professionally
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Use patient-centred communication that reflects cultural safety and empathy.
Exam Readiness and Integration
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Present concise, well-reasoned answers under 8-minute OSCE timing
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Align performance with AMC domains: Medical Expertise, Communication, Cultural Safety, and Professionalism
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Anticipate and respond to examiner prompts with confidence and clarity
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Demonstrate readiness for independent practice in the Australian healthcare system.
Details
Cost: Varies, depends on your subscription type with Learnmedicine
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