AMCCOURSE

WELCOME TO THE : 

WELCOME TO THE This is a Power point presentation of the recently held seminars in India. We hope that prospective candidates will have a better understanding of the AMC process, the AMCCOURSE and opportunities for Doctors in Australia after watching this presentation. Please email info@amccourse.com.au for any query. SEMINAR

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA : 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA Major Shortage of Doctors in Australia AMC Examinations are required to get registration in Australia AMC has opened examination centres in India Window of opportunity SO GET IN EARLY AND DO IT

BARRIERS : 

BARRIERS A major factor confronting Overseas Trained Doctors seeking registration in Australia is: Lack of familiarity and understanding of requirements of medical practice in Australia Different language, customs and behaviours Different expectations by patients and society Different health care system Lack of familiarity about the AMC format Assumption that the exams are tough

ADJUSTMENT : 

ADJUSTMENT So even the most knowledgeable and experienced doctor will need to make some adjustments to maximise effectiveness to fit into this new environment

PATHWAYS TO REGISTRATIONhttp://www.amc.org.au/index.php/img : 

PATHWAYS TO REGISTRATIONhttp://www.amc.org.au/index.php/img Competent authority pathway Standard Pathway (Workplace-based Assessment and Workplace based Performance Assessment) Specialist pathway Area of need specialist pathway Standard Pathway (AMC Examination)

STANDARD PATHWAY TO REGISTRATION VIA AMC EXAM : 

STANDARD PATHWAY TO REGISTRATION VIA AMC EXAM ASSESSMENT   APPLICATION TO SIT EXAM   COMPLETE MCQ EXAM (MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK)   COMPLETE CLINICAL EXAM   APPLY FOR REGISTRATION   APPLY FOR JOBS

ABOUT THE AMC EXAMINATIONS : 

ABOUT THE AMC EXAMINATIONS The Exams have been set at the level of knowledge and clinical skills of new graduates of Australian medical schools. Australian graduates who have been tested with the AMC exam have shown up a high pass rate. The Australian Intern is: New graduate with experience in Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency Has the opportunity to gain further experience beyond intern year e.g. O&G, paediatrics, psychiatry Usually enter specialty training to become a Physician, Surgeon, or General Practitioner

AMC EXAM FORMAT : 

AMC EXAM FORMAT Two 3½ hour exams with a lunch break in between Administered by computer in designated examination centres 300 questions in total 240 are marked 60 are pilot items 80 are considered “mastery”

AMC EXAM FORMAT : 

AMC EXAM FORMAT All questions are type “A” questions with single best answer out of five possible choices One mark for each correct answer No negative marks for incorrect or missed answers Raw score adjusted to account for variations in candidate ability and exam difficulty Mastery pass standard 60% Overall pass standard 50%

EXAM CONTENT : 

EXAM CONTENT Medicine 32.5% Surgery 25% Paediatrics 17.5% Obstetrics & Gynaecology 15% Psychiatry 10%

PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION : 

PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION Well prepared candidate has good chance of success Research suggests courses enhance chance of success

CURRENTLY : 

CURRENTLY RACGP conducts courses Available only in Australia Costs $4000

OPTIONS : 

OPTIONS Study and prepare Sit examinations as soon as possible Be assisted to prepare well and ensure success AMCCOURSE WILL ASSIST YOU http://www.amccourse.com.au

AMCCOURSEhttp://www.amccourse.com.au : 

AMCCOURSEhttp://www.amccourse.com.au Offers guided learning Assists in preparation Four modules to choose from Workshop module will be held in India Reasonably priced

COURSE OBJECTIVES : 

COURSE OBJECTIVES To put established knowledge into an Australian context To enable candidates to become familiar and gain confidence to solve multiple choice questions Improve the chance of passing the AMC MCQ exam

CREDIBILITY : 

CREDIBILITY Dr Mohan Chitgopekar MBBS, FRACGP, FRNZCGP, Dip Ophthalmology, Dip Sports Medicine Practitioner in NZ, Australia since 1990 Medical Educator since 2000 AMC Medical Educator since 2007 Examiner RACGP, AMC Mock exams Sports Medicine Doctor NZ Cricket team 1997-2006 Team Doctor Auckland ACES Cricket team Team Doctor to visiting Indian and other International Cricket teams to New Zealand Conducted seminars, Sports Medicine related activities with the Indian Cricket team on various occasions

COURSE STAFF : 

COURSE STAFF Dr. Pankaj Khanna Dr. Jo Khanna Practitioners, Recent AMC candidates Aruna Chitgopeker Administrator

TIMEFRAME : 

TIMEFRAME Blog Module available now MCQ module available end of June Interactive module coming soon Workshop Modules in August and October Will be held in various centres in India

BLOG MODULE : 

BLOG MODULE Sets of 10 questions Can be instantly purchased on line http://www.amccourse.com.au/?page_id=27

MCQ MODULE : 

MCQ MODULE Sets of 40 questions Can be instantly purchased on line (Available soon) Questions once answered will receive feedback Score Tutorial References Feedback from Medical educator

WORKSHOP MODULE : 

WORKSHOP MODULE Two day workshop Overview of AMC Examination process Over 125 questions solved and each question discussed individually Mock / Trial Examination Tips on preparation, reading Opportunity to interact Limited numbers to maintain quality and allow one to one interaction To be held in major centres

INTERACTIVE MODULE : 

INTERACTIVE MODULE Registered users log on to sessions at preset times Live Question and Answer sessions Interact and discuss questions and topics with medical educator Chat, audio and video.

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: In teenagers with depression which one of the following should not be included in initial management? Fluoxetine Family involvement Citalopram. Tricyclic antidepressants Cognitive behavioural therapy Answer: 4

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: A 70 year old man presents to the Emergency Department with shortness of breath. The first appropriate treatment is: Insert an intravenous canula Administer analgesia Order a chest Xray Perform a bedside glucose Administer oxygen Answer: 5 “Mastery question “

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: Which of the following has highest priority in a trauma patient: Assessing the breathing Assessing the circulation Control of the cervical spine Examining the abdomen Control of haemorrhage. Answer: 3 “Mastery question”

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: Concerning rheumatic fever diagnosis: which of the following is a major rather than minor criteria Fever Previous rheumatic fever Arthralgia Erythema marginatum Increased ESR. Answer: 4

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Tutorial, in the MCQ and Workshop modules Duckett Jones criteria Clinical features of RF Management

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question Duckworth Lewis criteria is used to calculate score in reduced over games. In a reduced match(team 1 score = 257/4) team two has to score 202 for 6 in 35 overs 198 for 5 in 32 overs 180 for 5 in 30 overs 175 for 4 in 27 overs 168 for 3 in 25 overs Answer : WHO KNOWS ?! This is one of those questions where a candidate who knows the DL method will get it, most should just pick a random answer This is an example of a “Pilot item”

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: Review the ECG:

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: The ECG shows Anterior MI Inferior MI Left Bundle Branch Block Pulmonary Embolism Ventricular tachycardia Answer: 2

SAMPLE WORKSHOP : 

SAMPLE WORKSHOP Question: Glasgow 7-point checklist is used to describe changes in a pigmented mole, which indicate a malignant change. All of the following are minor features except: Diameter >7mm Inflammation Oozing Change in sensation Irregular colour Answer: 5

THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT AMCCOURSE CAN OFFER YOU : 

THIS IS JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT AMCCOURSE CAN OFFER YOU ENROL IN OUR COURSES AND WE WILL “SOAR” TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS