Examinations
In the course of ANZCA training, trainees are required to successfully complete the primary examination (while in basic training) and the final examination (during advanced training). Trainees should be familiar with the format, minimum marks required and eligibility requirements for each of these important examinations.
Each of these examinations is offered twice a year as indicated in the tables below. Applications and documentation will not be accepted after the closing date.
Critical dates and venues – primary examination
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2012 Primary examination Dates Application form |
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First sitting |
Second sitting |
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Closing date |
Monday, December 26, 2011 |
Wednesday, June 6 |
| Withdrawal fee date |
Saturday, February 4 |
Sunday, July 15 |
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Written sections |
Monday, February 20 |
Monday, July 30 |
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Written venues |
Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, Townsville New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington Other ANZCA venues: Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore |
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Oral section (viva) and venues |
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September 17-19 |
Critical dates and venues – final examination
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2012 final examination: Application form |
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First sitting |
Second sitting |
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Closing date |
January 9 |
June 11 |
| Withdrawal fee date |
March 8 |
August 9 |
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Written and medical |
March 23 and 24 |
August 24 and 25 |
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Written and medical venues |
Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney New Zealand: Hamilton Other ANZCA countries: Hong Kong |
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Oral examination |
May 25 and 26 |
October 26 and 27 |
Late applications and late documentation will not be accepted after the closing date.

