The EMedBuddy Guide

12 July 2026 · 7 min read

How IELTS Academic is actually structured and scored, the single wrong-module mistake that costs some IMGs months, and a realistic prep plan for busy candidates.

12 July 2026 · 8 min read

What AHPRA/Medical Board registration actually involves once your exams are done, the document categories to start gathering early, and the delays that catch candidates out.

12 July 2026 · 7 min read

Passing AMC2 is not the same skill as landing the job. How IMG hospital interviews in Australia actually work, what is commonly asked, and a practical way to prepare.

7 July 2026 · 9 min read

A month-by-month, illustrative walkthrough of what changes between a failed AMC2 attempt and a resit pass - the specific things that actually shift, not just "practise more."

7 July 2026 · 10 min read

A data-driven breakdown of the clinical topics tested in AMC 1-style MCQs, based on EMedBuddy's own 2,410-question bank, with a practical way to prioritise your remaining study time and what to expect topic by topic.

7 July 2026 · 11 min read

A single, structured master guide to preparing for the AMC clinical exam (AMC 2) - a phased prep arc from foundational technique to exam-day resilience, linking out to every specific guide you need along the way.

7 July 2026 · 7 min read

Standard English-test exemption categories exist for medical registration in Australia, based on citizenship, prior education or recent practice. Worth checking before you book (and pay for) a test you may not actually need.

7 July 2026 · 7 min read

A practical, non-exam checklist for international medical graduates relocating to Australia: what to sort before you fly, your first weeks, and the admin that's easy to forget.

7 July 2026 · 7 min read

How location choice affects an IMG's job search and registration speed in Australia - rural generalist pathways, Distribution Priority Areas, and the real trade-offs between rural and metro work.

7 July 2026 · 6 min read

How the OET speaking sub-test actually works for medicine, what the two role-plays assess, and a practical way to prepare using structured spoken practice.

7 July 2026 · 7 min read

How PTE Academic's computer-based scoring actually works, why it rewards a specific test-taking style, and a realistic prep plan for IMGs on a tight timeline.

7 July 2026 · 6 min read

How to handle the examiner-question portion of an AMC clinical exam station: what examiners are actually assessing, common mistakes, and how to practise it deliberately.

7 July 2026 · 6 min read

A practical, in-exam approach for recovering from a bad AMC clinical exam station, since one weak station is rarely the difference between passing and failing, but carrying it into the next one often is.

7 July 2026 · 8 min read

A practical roundup of the types of resources IMGs commonly use to prepare for the AMC pathway in 2026: official sources, textbooks, communities and structured practice tools.

7 July 2026 · 7 min read

A side-by-side comparison of the AMC CAT MCQ (AMC 1) and the clinical exam (AMC 2): format, skills tested, preparation style, and which order most candidates take them in.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

A realistic, stage-by-stage timeline for the AMC pathway, from verification to your first supervised job, and what speeds it up or slows it down.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

What actually happens on AMC clinical exam day: arrival, ID checks, station rotation and timing, plus the small mistakes that quietly cost marks.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

What AMC2 examiners really score: OSCE marking domains, the borderline-pass concept, and why structure and safety often outweigh the exact diagnosis.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

You've passed the AMC clinical exam. Here's what comes next: confirming your result, registration, a supervised position, and your first Australian job.

4 July 2026 · 7 min read

How IMG doctors are actually paid in Australia: award-based pay structures, PGY-equivalent bands and rural loadings, plus realistic career prospects.

1 July 2026 · 7 min read

You've passed AMC 1. Here's exactly what comes next: confirming your result, booking the clinical exam or WBA, registration, and your job search.

1 July 2026 · 6 min read

How the AMC CAT MCQ decides pass or fail: computer-adaptive testing, criterion-referenced scoring, and what it means for how you should study.

27 June 2026 · 8 min read

Which AMC pathway should an IMG take? A plain-English comparison of the Standard pathway, Competent Authority pathway, and Workplace-Based Assessment.

27 June 2026 · 7 min read

The AMC pathway costs more than just the exam fees. A clear breakdown of what international medical graduates actually pay for, from document verification and English tests to the AMC CAT MCQ, the clinical assessment, registration and the hidden travel costs, plus how to budget and where to confirm current fees.

27 June 2026 · 9 min read

Most candidates who fail the AMC clinical exam already know the medicine. Here are eight common, fixable reasons international medical graduates lose marks in the OSCE, from skipping the safety screen to jargon and poor timing, with a concrete fix for each.

25 June 2026 · 9 min read

A practical guide to the AMC clinical examination for IMGs - the OSCE format, the domains examiners score, a repeatable station structure, the most common mistakes, and how to practise so structure, safety and communication become automatic.

25 June 2026 · 10 min read

Ten original single-best-answer practice questions for the AMC CAT MCQ (AMC 1), spanning emergency, cardiology, endocrine, surgery, obstetrics and more - each with the answer and a clear rationale, plus how to study MCQs so they actually stick.

25 June 2026 · 7 min read

A plain-English comparison of the OET, IELTS and PTE Academic for international medical graduates on the AMC pathway - how they differ, what to consider when choosing, and how to plan your test so it never delays your registration.

25 June 2026 · 8 min read

The AMC exams are only part of the journey. This guide covers the non-exam essentials for international medical graduates - registration with Ahpra, supervised practice, finding a job, and settling into the Australian health system.

24 June 2026 · 8 min read

A realistic, week-by-week 12-week study plan for the AMC exams - covering the CAT MCQ and the clinical exam - built for IMGs juggling work, family and study.

24 June 2026 · 9 min read

The clinical-exam station types IMGs see most often - chest pain, breathlessness, the acutely unwell patient, breaking bad news, the angry patient and more - with a clear approach for each.

24 June 2026 · 8 min read

How the AMC CAT MCQ (AMC 1) exam works, how to prepare efficiently, and 5 free single-best-answer practice questions with full rationales for every option.

24 June 2026 · 9 min read

A plain-English walkthrough of the AMC standard pathway for international medical graduates in 2026 - verification, English requirements, the AMC CAT MCQ, the Clinical Exam vs Workplace-Based Assessment, and registration.