Anaesthesia gap assessment for DTRP

Overview

A dual trainee who successfully completes the CICM First Part Examination must also successfully complete the anaesthesia gap assessment (AGA). The AGA is aligned with the standards of the ANZCA Primary Examination and assesses the additional learning outcomes required for progression in the ANZCA training program.

The AGA is a competency-based summative assessment designed in accordance with ANZCA assessment principles including validity, reliability, fairness, transparency and educational impact.

Trainees who are already fellows of either college are not eligible to undertake the gap assessment as an alternative to the relevant Primary or First Part Examination. The gap assessment is available only to trainees participating in the ANZCA CICM Dual Training Recognition Process. See our FAQs for more information.

2027 Exam dates

Scope

The learning outcomes provide the framework for the content covered in the anaesthesia gap assessment. Trainees are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant subject matter and the ability to integrate and apply this knowledge to the practice of clinical anaesthesia.

Eligibility

To be eligible to sit the anaesthesia gap assessment, trainees must:

• Be registered in the ANZCA CICM Dual Training Recognition Process.
• Have successfully completed the CICM First Part Examination at the time of sitting the AGA.
• Have paid all outstanding training fees and the applicable exemption or assessment fee.
• Have met all eligibility requirements by the examination date, including being actively enrolled in and undertaking training with either ANZCA or CICM from exam registration until the release of results, and not be in interrupted training during this period.

Format

The anaesthesia gap assessment consists of two written sections:

Detailed assessment-day information, including arrival times, venue instructions and candidate requirements, will be provided to registered candidates before the assessment.

Requirements of passing

To pass the anaesthesia gap assessment, a trainee must:

1. Achieve a pass in the MCQ section.

2. Obtain a mark of at least 50% in the SAQ section.

Applications

Eligible trainees must apply for the anaesthesia gap assessment by the registration closing date (see “exam dates” section above).

Withdrawal, non-attendance and special consideration

Candidates who need to withdraw from an assessment must notify ANZCA in accordance with Regulation 37.14.6.4 and its subsets.

If a trainee doesn’t attend after registering for the assessment, the sitting will be recorded as an unsuccessful attempt unless withdrawal or special consideration is approved under the applicable ANZCA policy.

Candidates whose preparation for, or participation in, the assessment is affected by exceptional circumstances may apply for special consideration in accordance with the Special Consideration policy.

Results

Results will be emailed to candidates as per the “exam dates” section above.

Regulations, policies and related information

Candidates should familiarise themselves with the regulations, policies and guidelines governing the anaesthesia gap assessment, including:

• Regulation 37.
• Anaesthesia Training Handbook.
• Gap assessment learning outcomes
• General examination guidelines.
• Academic integrity policy.
• Special consideration policy.
• Smart device policy
• ANZCA–CICM Dual Training Recognition Process information.

Contact

For questions about eligibility, registration or the assessment process, contact: [email protected].