What is the format and passing score?

The examination contains 150 scored questions, each with five options and one best answer, in 3.5 hours. It uses computer adaptive testing; submitted answers cannot be revisited. Scores run from 0 to 500 with a reported pass mark of 250. A small increase in the underlying pass standard took effect in 2026; 250 is not 50% correct.

Which subjects are assessed?

The specifications allocate 30% to adult medicine, 20% to adult surgery, and 12.5% each to women’s health, child health, mental health and population health/ethics. Questions test gathering information, interpreting and synthesising it, and managing patients. Percentages are blueprint allocations, not a promised count of items in an individual adaptive test.

Who is eligible and how are qualifications verified?

Check the AMC eligibility tool for your medical school, exact degree title and graduation year. Establish an AMC account and portfolio and arrange primary source verification through ECFMG’s MyIntealth platform. Follow the current AMC document and identification instructions before purchasing authorisation and scheduling.

What does the examination cost and where is it delivered?

The MCQ examination fee is AUD 2,920 as checked on 7 October 2026. Portfolio and ECFMG verification charges are additional. Delivery is at Pearson VUE test centres. An MCQ authorisation lasts 12 months; use the AMC scheduling page for current seats and dates.

How long should I study?

There is no official minimum preparation period. Plan around your baseline knowledge, clinical experience and available weekly time. Cover all six patient groups, use current Australian guidance, and review mistakes from timed clinical questions before booking a sitting. The suggested study hours on this site are planning estimates.

Can I retake the examination?

A failed sitting does not end the Standard Pathway. The AMC’s published pathway review reports no fixed limit on MCQ attempts. A further sitting requires another authorisation and fee; check current booking rules and availability with the AMC rather than assuming a particular waiting period.

Passing the MCQ enables progression to the clinical examination or accredited workplace-based assessment. WBA also requires suitable registration and employment with an approved provider. An AMC Certificate and Medical Board registration are distinct processes; an MCQ pass alone grants neither registration nor a job.

Which preparation resources should I use?

Start with the current AMC examination specifications and Australian Medicine in Context, then use current Australian clinical and professional guidance. Include national screening and immunisation programs, culturally safe care, consent and state-specific legal duties alongside clinical diagnosis and management.

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