Designed specifically for IMGs preparing for the Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview (PESCI), this course offers a comprehensive, recall-based approach that demystifies the entire interview process. Delivered by experienced educators with a deep understanding of RACGP and ACRRM expectations, the program focuses on real-world questions, structured case discussions, and professional insight into Australian GP practice.
What You’ll Learn:
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Understand the structure, purpose, and scoring system of the PESCI
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Navigate common interview questions using clinical reasoning frameworks
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Respond confidently to management scenarios, scope of practice concerns, and ethical dilemmas
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Apply Australian-specific guidelines to clinical and administrative questions
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Tailor your responses to match the expectations of the Medical Board and college assessors.
What’s Included:
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Recall-based case discussions aligned with recent PESCI formats
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Live interactive sessions with expert facilitators (complimentary, 1 per week)
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Access to structured video lessons based on domains of assessment
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Real examples of strong vs weak responses
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Orientation to training plans and IME expectations.
Target Audience: International Medical Graduates applying for limited or provisional registration who are required to complete a PESCI prior to employment as a GP in Australia.
Access Details: Enrollment grants access to video lessons for the duration of your plan. To extend access, re-enrollment is required. No separate recall list or mock interviews are included.
Learning Outcomes
Clinical Knowledge and Assessment
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Demonstrate familiarity with common clinical presentations in Australian general practice
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Apply RACGP and ACRRM-aligned management strategies to real-world primary care scenarios
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Interpret practice context and patient demographics to justify safe, patient-centred care
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Identify red flags and outline appropriate referral pathways based on Australian guidelines.
Specific Clinical Competencies Evaluate and manage:
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Chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, asthma)
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Mental health presentations (e.g. depression, anxiety, suicide risk)
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Acute and emergency cases (e.g. chest pain, abdominal pain, head injury)
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Preventive care and screening (e.g. cervical screening, cardiovascular risk assessment)
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Paediatric and women’s health cases
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Ethical and legal issues in GP context (e.g. consent, privacy, scope of practice).
Communication and Cultural Competence
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Structure responses using clinical reasoning and clarity under time pressure
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Exhibit culturally safe communication in diverse patient interactions
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Adapt answers to demonstrate understanding of Australian healthcare systems
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Use effective language when explaining diagnoses, plans, or breaking bad news.
System and Contextual Awareness
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Align responses with the expectations of Medical Board assessors and supervisors
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Demonstrate insight into local practice operations, team collaboration, and continuity of care
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Show readiness for Level 1 or 2 supervision by anticipating boundaries and escalation protocols
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Interpret and apply components of a position description and training plan in your interview.
Details
Cost: Varies, depends on your subscription type with Learnmedicine
Disclaimer: Please note, once you click 'Register now' you will be leaving the AMA’s CPD Home website and entering a third-party education provider’s website. If you choose to register for this learning, you will need to provide some of your personal information directly to the third-party education provider. If you have any queries about how third-party education providers use, disclose or store your personal information you should consult their privacy policy.
Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.
