All 52 AMC topics
The AMC MCQ exam covers six disciplines, weighted by the official blueprint. Open any topic for what it covers, the high-yield points, and where Australia does things differently from what you learnt in India.
Adult medicine
30% of the MCQ exam- CardiologyChest pain, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension and cardiovascular risk. AMC questions focus on recognising the dangerous presentation and choosing the first-line management.5 lessons in the app
- Respiratory medicineAsthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer. Expect questions on acute severity assessment and guideline-based stepwise therapy.6 lessons in the app
- Gastroenterology and hepatologyUpper and lower GI bleeding, dyspepsia, IBD, coeliac disease, liver disease and viral hepatitis. AMC tests red flags for GI cancer and the sensible order of investigations.6 lessons in the app
- Endocrinology and diabetesDiabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary disorders, calcium and bone. The AMC loves diabetic emergencies and the Australian diabetes treatment algorithm.5 lessons in the app
- NephrologyAcute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders and glomerular disease. Questions test safe correction of electrolytes and nephroprotection.5 lessons in the app
- NeurologyStroke and TIA, seizures, headache, weakness and neurodegenerative disease. AMC focuses on time-critical stroke care, headache red flags and driving advice after seizures.5 lessons in the app
- HaematologyAnaemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, anticoagulation, haematological malignancy and transfusion. Expect questions on iron deficiency, anticoagulant reversal and febrile neutropenia.5 lessons in the app
- Infectious diseasesSepsis, meningitis, common bacterial infections, HIV and tropical or travel-related infections. Australian antibiotic choices follow eTG (Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic) and differ from Indian practice.5 lessons in the app
- RheumatologyInflammatory and degenerative joint disease, gout, connective tissue disease and vasculitis. Questions test the hot joint, early DMARDs and steroid emergencies like GCA.6 lessons in the app
- DermatologySkin cancer, common rashes and skin infections. Australia has the highest skin cancer rates in the world, so recognising melanoma, BCC and SCC is essential.6 lessons in the app
- Geriatric medicineFalls, delirium, dementia, polypharmacy, frailty and aged care. AMC stations often involve an elderly patient living alone and a worried family.6 lessons in the app
- Emergency medicine and toxicologyTriage, resuscitation, anaphylaxis, poisoning and Australian envenomation. Envenomation and toxicology are high-yield because they are uniquely Australian.6 lessons in the app
- Clinical pharmacology and prescribingSafe prescribing, drug interactions, therapeutic drug monitoring and adverse effects. Australian drug names, scheduling and pregnancy categories differ from India.5 lessons in the app
Adult surgery
20% of the MCQ exam- General surgeryThe acute abdomen, hernias, biliary and pancreatic disease, bowel obstruction and anorectal conditions. The AMC wants safe initial assessment, resuscitation and knowing when to call the surgeon.6 lessons in the app
- Trauma and burnsStructured assessment of the injured patient, head, chest and spinal trauma, and burns. Australian trauma training follows the EMST (ATLS) approach.6 lessons in the app
- OrthopaedicsFractures, joint injuries, back pain and bone health. AMC tests decision rules, limb-threatening emergencies and osteoporosis.7 lessons in the app
- UrologyRenal colic, urinary retention, haematuria, testicular emergencies, UTI and prostate disease. Prostate cancer testing is a shared-decision topic in Australia.6 lessons in the app
- Vascular surgeryAneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, acute limb ischaemia, carotid disease and venous disease. Time-critical presentations are the focus.6 lessons in the app
- ENT (otorhinolaryngology)Ear infections, sore throat, epistaxis, hearing loss and airway emergencies. Ear disease in Aboriginal children is a well-known Australian exam theme.5 lessons in the app
- OphthalmologyRed eye, sudden visual loss, eye trauma and chronic eye disease. The AMC tests the red-flag eye that must be referred the same day.5 lessons in the app
- Breast surgeryBreast lumps, breast pain, nipple discharge, infection and breast cancer. The key concept is triple assessment.4 lessons in the app
- Perioperative medicinePreoperative assessment, medication management, consent, postoperative complications and fluid management. Safe medication handling around surgery is the most tested area.6 lessons in the app
- Surgical oncologyColorectal, upper GI, pancreatic, skin and other solid cancers from a surgical perspective. AMC tests red flags, appropriate referral pathways and screening.5 lessons in the app
Women's health
12.5% of the MCQ exam- Antenatal careRoutine care of a normal pregnancy, screening tests, medications and vaccination. Expect questions on what is tested at which gestation.6 lessons in the app
- Obstetric emergenciesHaemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, ectopic pregnancy and intrapartum emergencies. These are classic AMC stations with time pressure.6 lessons in the app
- Labour and the postpartum periodNormal and abnormal labour, induction, fetal monitoring, perineal care, breastfeeding and postnatal mental health.7 lessons in the app
- GynaecologyAbnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, menopause and pelvic floor disorders.6 lessons in the app
- Contraception, abortion and fertilityChoosing contraception, emergency contraception, medical abortion and initial infertility work-up. Consent and confidentiality for young people are often tested.5 lessons in the app
- Sexual healthSexually transmissible infections, HIV prevention, contact tracing and sexual history taking. Syphilis in Australia is a current public health priority.5 lessons in the app
- Gynaecological oncologyCervical, endometrial, ovarian and vulval cancers, and the cervical screening program. The screening pathway is very testable.6 lessons in the app
Child health
12.5% of the MCQ exam- NeonatologyThe newborn: resuscitation, routine checks, jaundice, feeding, sepsis and safe sleep.5 lessons in the app
- Growth, development and nutritionDevelopmental milestones, growth monitoring, feeding and nutrition, and early identification of developmental problems.4 lessons in the app
- Paediatric infectionsFever in children, respiratory infections, rashes, gastroenteritis and serious bacterial infection.7 lessons in the app
- Paediatric emergenciesThe seriously ill child: resuscitation, airway problems, seizures, anaphylaxis, poisoning and injuries.7 lessons in the app
- ImmunisationThe National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule, catch-up vaccination, contraindications and vaccine safety.5 lessons in the app
- Chronic paediatric conditionsAsthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, ADHD, obesity, food allergy and rheumatic heart disease in children.7 lessons in the app
- Child protectionRecognising and responding to child abuse and neglect, and the doctor's legal duty to report.5 lessons in the app
Mental health
12.5% of the MCQ exam- Mood disordersDepression, bipolar disorder and suicide risk. The AMC tests diagnosis, treatment choice and risk assessment.4 lessons in the app
- Psychosis and schizophreniaSchizophrenia, first-episode psychosis, drug-induced psychosis and antipsychotic treatment.4 lessons in the app
- Anxiety and related disordersGeneralised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, PTSD and OCD.4 lessons in the app
- Substance use disordersAlcohol, tobacco, vaping, opioids, methamphetamine and cannabis, including withdrawal and harm reduction.5 lessons in the app
- Child and adolescent mental healthAdolescent mental health, self-harm, eating disorders, ADHD and autism, and confidentiality with young people.4 lessons in the app
- Psychiatric emergenciesAcute agitation, suicide risk, and serious drug-related complications in psychiatry.4 lessons in the app
- Mental health lawInvoluntary assessment and treatment, community treatment orders and patients' rights under Australian state and territory law.4 lessons in the app
- Old age psychiatryDementia, delirium, late-life depression and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).4 lessons in the app
Population health & ethics
12.5% of the MCQ exam- Ethics and medical lawConsent, capacity, confidentiality, professional duties and end-of-life law in Australia. Ethics stations are in every AMC clinical exam.5 lessons in the app
- Epidemiology and biostatisticsStudy design, measures of risk, test accuracy and critical appraisal, plus key Australian health statistics.6 lessons in the app
- Screening and preventionPrinciples of screening, the national cancer screening programs and preventive care in general practice.5 lessons in the app
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthThe health of Australia's First Peoples, the causes of health inequity, and how doctors deliver culturally safe care.5 lessons in the app
- Notifiable diseases and communicable disease controlWhich diseases doctors must report, how outbreaks are managed, and contact prophylaxis.4 lessons in the app
- The Australian healthcare systemHow care is funded and organised in Australia: Medicare, the PBS, public and private hospitals, and the GP-centred primary care model.4 lessons in the app
- Occupational and environmental healthWork-related disease and injury, workers' compensation, and environmental hazards in Australia.5 lessons in the app