What is the CAMC Regional Medical Registration Examination Part 1?

The CAMC Part 1 examination is the comprehensive theoretical assessment administered by the Caribbean Association of Medical Councils (headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica) for medical graduates seeking registration to practice medicine in CARICOM member territories. It tests clinical knowledge at the standard of newly qualified graduates of accredited medical schools (such as UWI) with intern training.

How many questions are on the CAMC Part 1 exam and what is the testing schedule?

CAMC's linked examination brochure describes two MCQ sessions, morning and afternoon, with 100 questions and three hours per session: 200 questions and six hours in total. Confirm the current online testing schedule and format with the CAMC Secretariat for your sitting.

What is the passing score and how is the examination graded?

The linked CAMC requirements state a 50% examination pass mark. The published documents do not describe negative marking or a raw-score conversion formula; candidates should consult current official candidate notices for exact scoring details.

How much does the CAMC examination cost?

The full examination fee listed in CAMC requirements is US$800.00 for both parts combined. If taken separately, Part 1 is US$500.00 and Part 2 is US$500.00. An administrative fee of 15% applies for approved deferral or absence. All fees are non-refundable.

Which clinical disciplines are covered on the CAMC Part 1 blueprint?

The owner syllabus covers internal medicine and therapeutics (including neurology, cardiology, endocrinology, rheumatology, dermatology), general surgery and subspecialties (including otolaryngology and ophthalmology), anaesthetics and intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, child health, psychiatry, and community health. Numerical percentage weights are not published by CAMC.

What does CAMC publish regarding progression from Part 1 to Part 2?

Candidates must pass Part 1 before being permitted to attempt the Part 2 clinical OSCE. Under CAMC requirements, successful Part 1 candidates are allowed up to a 12-month approved deferral/wait before attempting Part 2 (which must be requested in writing and approved by the CAMC office). Candidates are permitted up to three attempts at Part 2; if unsuccessful after three attempts, Part 1 must be repeated.

Does passing the CAMC examination automatically grant a licence to practice medicine in CARICOM countries?

No. While CAMC examination completion fulfills the primary academic criteria for regional registration, permission for independent practice is governed by the individual medical councils of member states. For example, Jamaica's MOHW regulations require graduates to complete both CAMC parts (or an accepted equivalent) and complete a recognized internship before full registration.

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Internal Medicine and TherapeuticsNot published

Neurological, cardiovascular, endocrine/metabolic, respiratory, collagen/rheumatological, haematological, genito-urinary, gastrointestinal/hepatic, bone/joint and dermatological diseases, emphasizing diagnosis, investigation and therapeutics.

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Acute abdomen, surgical pathology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, urology, paediatric surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, trauma and emergency care.

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Resuscitation, care of unconscious patients, cardiovascular/respiratory emergencies, general and regional anaesthetic techniques, clinical measurements (including cardiac output monitoring), and pain relief.

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Reproductive anatomy and physiology; normal and abnormal pregnancy, labour and puerperium; benign and malignant genital tract diseases, pelvic infections, surgical instruments, and PAP smear technique.

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Paediatric history and physical examination, neonatal care, growth monitoring, developmental milestones, childhood nutrition, social paediatrics, disease epidemiology, and medical/surgical problems.

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Mood disorders, psychosis and schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, substance misuse, emergency psychiatric risk assessment, delirium, and psychotropic pharmacology.

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Epidemiology, study designs, screening test performance, outbreak investigation, prevention levels, and Caribbean non-communicable disease control.

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CAMC Regional Medical Registration Examination Part 2 (OSCE)

Multi-station objective structured clinical examination testing history taking, physical examination, and procedural competence required for medical registration across CARICOM territories.

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Medical Council of Jamaica Registration

Jamaica's January 2026 MOHW guidance requires locum interns to pass both CAMC parts (or an accepted equivalent) and complete internship before applying for full registration.

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