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Bridging Course for the AMC Clinical Exam (IM201)
Bridging Course for the AMC Clinical Exam (IM201) develops clinical reasoning skills in history taking, examination, diagnostic formulation, management, counselling and education on core topics regularly examined in the AMC clinical exam.
Overview
About the Subject
IM201 provides AMC candidates with the clinical skills required to excel in the AMC Clinical Exam. The course aims to provide candidates with the ability to synthesise their knowledge of pathogenesis, clinical signs, investigative findings, differential diagnoses, management and treatment plans, in order to practice as safe and effective medical practitioners.
The core subject areas include:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- General Practice
- Mental Health
- Child Health
- Women’s Health
Subject Structure
IM201 develops clinical reasoning skills in history taking, examination, diagnostic formulation, management, counselling and education on core topics regularly examined in the AMC clinical exam. The course teaches core principles, strategies and techniques for approaching the clinical presentation. IM201 is completed online through IME’s advanced Canvas LMS portal. It includes 40 comprehensive modules and 40 clinical tutorials, to be completed over 40 weeks and ~ 800-1200 hours of study. The course is supported by unlimited access to expert tutors, all of whom are specialist medical practitioners that provide expert guidance and coaching, individualised to personal requirements.
Subject Content
Specifically, IM201 aims to provide candidates with clinical skills in:
- History taking including focussed general history taking, and specific skills such as in sexual health, women’s health, and paediatrics
- Examination structure and techniques for all major and minor systems
- Diagnostic formulation including emergency diagnoses that must not be missed, primary diagnosis formation, and justification of differentials
- Management/counselling/education of patients, especially difficult or non-compliant patients
- Basic emergency management skills, and finally;
- Communication skills such as in clinical handover, case reporting, and patient communication skills
Schedule | Module Title |
---|---|
Week 1 | Introduction to Medical History Taking |
Week 2 |
Clinical Communication Skills (1) – Core Communication Skills |
Week 3 |
Clinical Communication Skills (2) – History Taking |
Week 4 |
Clinical Communication Skills (3) – History Taking |
Week 5 |
Introduction to Physical Examination |
Week 6 |
Cardiovascular System (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 7 |
Cardiovascular System (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 8 | Cardiovascular System (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 9 | Cardiovascular System (4) – Paediatric Considerations |
Week 10 | Respiratory System (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 11 | Respiratory System (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 12 | Respiratory System (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 13 | Respiratory System (4) – Paediatric Considerations |
Week 14 | Musculoskeletal System (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 15 | Musculoskeletal System (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 16 | Musculoskeletal System (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 17 | Musculoskeletal System (4) – Paediatric Considerations |
Week 18 |
Nervous System (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 19 | Nervous System (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 20 |
Nervous System (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 21 |
Nervous System (4) – Paediatric Considerations |
Week 22 | Gastrointestinal System (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 23 | Gastrointestinal System (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 24 | Gastrointestinal System (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 25 | Gastrointestinal System (4) – Paediatric Considerations |
Week 26 | Core Topics in Plastic, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery |
Week 27 | Core Topics in General, Intestinal & HPB Surgery |
Week 28 | Core Topics in Breast & Endocrine Surgery |
Week 29 | Urinary System |
Week 30 | Endocrine System |
Week 31 | Haematological System |
Week 32 | Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat |
Week 33 | Women’s Health (1) – History & Physical Examination |
Week 34 | Women’s Health (2) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 35 | Women’s Health (3) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Week 36 | Women’s Health (4) – Pregnancy Care |
Week 37 | Mental Health (1) – History Taking |
Week 38 | Mental Health (2) – Mental State Examination |
Week 39 | Mental Health (3) – Diagnostic Formulation & Reasoning |
Week 40 | Mental Health (4) – Management / Counselling / Education |
Modules
Candidates access the above theory modules via IME's dedicated student portal. This Online Learning Management System also provides the student with various tools and advanced e-learning strategies to facilitate their learning.
Entry requirements
The Bridging Course for the AMC Clinical Exam (IM201) course is designed for international medical graduates who wish to pursue a future career in medicine in Australia. To be eligible to enrol in this program, candidates must have completed an internationally recognised medical degree and passed the AMC Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) MCQ Examination. For further information about eligibility, please contact us.
How to enrol
To enrol in this course and make payment, click on the ‘Enrol’ button at the top of the page. Access is provided to students within 24 hrs.
Course fees include access to the online modules and workshops for 365 days. Further fees apply for extensions and may only be granted on application. Please refer to our published refunds policy as a condition of enrolment.
ENROLExit Examination
The formal exit examination for this course consists of the Australian Medical Council Clinical Examination. This examination is conducted and operated independently through the Australian Medical Council. The costs of this examination is not included in the course fees for IM201.
Faculty
This IME International course is designed by Specialist Doctors and Senior Lecturers from leading Australian University Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals. Minimum qualification standards include MBBS with specialist qualification and registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All courses are delivered by experienced lecturers with proven success in the medical space.
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