🔒 Full guide for enrolled Doctors
Workplace Based Assessment (WBA).
WBA is an alternative to the AMC Clinical Examination within the Standard Pathway. Instead of one exam, your clinical performance is assessed over time while you work under supervision with an AMC-accredited provider. You must pass the AMC CAT MCQ first.
At a glance
Exam option or WBA?
Both lead to the AMC Certificate. General registration is a separate application to the Medical Board/Ahpra.
Examination option
AMC CAT MCQ + AMC Clinical Examination
The route most non-specialist IMGs take.
WBA option
AMC CAT MCQ + an accredited WBA program
Assessed over time while you work. Places are limited.
What's inside
What the full WBA guide covers
Who can applyAMC requirements and extra provider requirements
WBA 1 – Before you look for a placePathway and CAT MCQ
WBA 2 – Providers and jobsAccredited providers and securing a job
WBA 3 – Selection and AMC offerSelection, nomination and the placement offer
WBA 4 – The assessmentsMini-CEX, CBD, MSF and the expected standard
WBA 5 – AMC CertificateSupervised practice and what happens next
Fees and choosing a providerFee examples and questions to ask before accepting
🔒 For enrolled Doctors
Unlock the full WBA guide
The full WBA guide is included when you enrol in any AIM course. Our first course, AMC CAT MCQ Complete, is open now (up to 16 weeks).
Your next step with AIM
Preparing for the AMC Clinical Exam?AMC Clinical Complete course coming soon.
General educational guidance only. AIM is independent of the AMC, ECFMG/Intealth, Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia.