This 15-hour course is a targeted psychiatry review crafted specifically for international medical graduates preparing for the AMC Clinical Examination. With a structured, practical focus, this course helps candidates build confidence and competence in the psychiatric stations commonly tested in the AMC exam.
Key Features:
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In-depth training on Mental State Examination (MSE) with real-case examples
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Structured Risk Assessment frameworks for suicide, violence, and self-neglect
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Review of common psychiatric conditions seen in Australian general practice
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Quick-response strategies for psychiatric emergencies including delirium and acute psychosis
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Overview of evidence-based treatment approaches, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
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Integration of Australian guidelines and culturally competent care models
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Focused on assessment and management skills needed for high performance in AMC Clinical.
Ideal for IMG candidates seeking a concise and clinically relevant approach to psychiatry that aligns with Australian standards and the expectations of AMC examiners.
Learning Outcomes
Clinical Knowledge and Assessment
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Demonstrate structured understanding of mental health presentations in general practice
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Identify and differentiate key psychiatric diagnoses using DSM-5-based criteria
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Apply Australian mental health care frameworks, including emergency and community pathways
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Integrate psychiatric risk assessment into routine clinical evaluation
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Understand principles of capacity, consent, and involuntary treatment in Australia
Specific Clinical Competencies, evaluate and manage:
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Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
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Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and GAD
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Psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, drug-induced psychosis)
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Acute behavioural disturbances and psychiatric emergencies
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Risk to self or others (suicide, violence, self-neglect)
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Mental health presentations in special populations (elderly, adolescents, perinatal)
Practical Skills
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Conduct a focused and complete Mental State Examination (MSE)
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Perform suicide and violence risk assessments using validated tools
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Manage psychiatric crises using structured emergency protocols
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Formulate and communicate a basic management plan aligned with Australian guidelines
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Engage in interprofessional collaboration (GP, psychiatrist, crisis teams)
Communication Skills
- Establish rapport and therapeutic alliance in time-limited clinical settings
- Use patient-centered language when exploring sensitive mental health concerns
- Deliver difficult news with empathy and clarity
- Demonstrate cultural safety in psychiatric assessments
- Navigate conversations involving capacity, consent, and involuntary care
Details
Cost: Varies, depends on your subscription type with Learnmedicine
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