Examinations
International medical graduate specialists (IMGS) who have been interviewed by an IMGS interview panel in Australia or New Zealand and have submitted a satisfactory clinical practice assessment form, may apply to present for either the IMGS performance assessment or the final examination. Further information on eligibility to apply can be found here.
The IMGS performance assessment is the equivalent of the ANZCA final examination minus the multiple-choice question paper. These assessments are held concurrently with the final examination twice a year.
The final examination consists of four parts and is out of a total of 100 marks:
1. Multiple choice questions (MCQ), which accounts for 20 marks and 20 per cent of the total score.
2. Short answer questions (SAQ), which accounts for 20 marks and 20 per cent of the total score.
3. Medical vivas, which accounts for 12 marks and 12 per cent of the total score.
4. Anaesthesia vivas, which accounts for 48 marks and 48 per cent of the total score.
In order to pass the final examination a candidate must pass the anaesthesia vivas and one other section and have an overall score of at least 50 per cent.
The IMGS performance assessment consists of three parts:
1. Short answer questions (SAQ), which accounts for 20 marks and 25 per cent of the total score.
2. Medical vivas, which accounts for 12 marks and 15 per cent of the total score.
3. Anaesthesia vivas, which accounts for 48 marks and 60 per cent of the total score.
In order to pass the IMGS performance assessment a candidate must pass the anaesthesia vivas and have an overall score of at least 50 per cent.
Some international medical graduate specialists are eligible to sit the examination and are exempt the written sections. These international medical graduate specialists should apply to sit the IMGS performance assessment. This examination consists of two parts:
1. Medical vivas, which accounts for 12 marks and 20 per cent of the total score.
2. Anaesthesia vivas, which accounts for 48 marks and 80 per cent of the total score.
In order to pass the IMGS performance assessment, exempt writtens, a candidate must pass the anaesthesia vivas and have an overall score of at least 50 per cent.
Please ensure you complete the appropriate application form and that it is received at the College with all required accompanying information by the closing date. Venue details can be found by clicking this link.
Eligible international medical graduate specialists wishing to apply can download the relevant form below:
For further information on the examinations please email finalexam@anzca.edu.au or imgs@anzca.edu.au.
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