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AMC Clinical Exam Preparation Guides

Independent guides for Part 2 candidates in Australia: exam format, reading time, clinical communication, timed stations and structured review.

Exam essentials Updated 2026-09-03

AMC Part 2 Clinical Exam Format

The AMC clinical examination comprises 16 assessed stations and four rest stations. Each assessed station is 10 minutes: two minutes of reading followed by eight minutes of assessment. This guide explains the format, common task types and how to practise the timing safely, with official AMC sources for current requirements.

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Candidate orientation

Start with the official structure, then build your own practice rhythm.

AMC Exam Essentials gives you a factual starting point. These guides then help you turn that information into calmer reading time, more deliberate consultations and better post-session review.

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Study strategy Updated 2026-06-12

How to practise an 8-minute AMC clinical station deliberately

A practical way to use repeated station attempts, reflection and structured review instead of relying on passive revision alone.

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Study strategy Updated 2026-06-12

How to use the 2-minute reading time effectively

A simple preparation guide for using the AMC reading window to organise priorities, tone and station structure before the conversation starts.

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