AMC Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) MCQ is a 3.5-hour, 150-question exam for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking registration in Australia. It covers comprehensive medical knowledge, including adult health, women’s health, child health, mental health, and population health, with a focus on Australian clinical practice.

AMC CAT MCQ Overview (2026)

• Authority: Australian Medical Council Limited.
• Format: Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) where the difficulty adapts based on previous answers.
• Structure: 150 total Type A questions (one correct answer from five options), comprising 120 scored and 30 non-scored pilot questions.
• Duration: One 3.5-hour session.
• Passing Criteria: A score of 250 out of 500.

Syllabus Content Areas

The exam focuses on applied medical knowledge and clinical reasoning, covering six core subjects with specific emphasis:

• Adult Health - Medicine (approx. 30%): Internal medicine, emergencies, and chronic disease management.
• Adult Health - Surgery (approx. 20%): Surgical emergencies and perioperative care.
• Women's Health (approx. 12.5%): Obstetrics and gynecology.
• Child Health (approx. 12.5%): Pediatrics and acute/chronic conditions.
• Mental Health (approx. 12.5%): Psychiatry and behavioral medicine.
• Population Health & Ethics (approx. 12.5%): Ethics, law, screening, and public health.

Key Content Domains

• Medical Sciences: Pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, and biochemistry applied to clinical decision-making.
• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Differential diagnosis, investigation, and interpretation of results.
• Therapeutics & Management: Treatment options aligning with Australian clinical guidelines.
• Legal, Ethics, & Professionalism: Ethical reasoning, confidentiality, and medico-legal standards.
• Population & Indigenous Health: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, prevention, and social determinants.

Candidates are required to answer all 150 questions. The CAT format means that if a candidate answers a question correctly, the next question will be more difficult, and if incorrectly, it will be easier.