Task first
Each station starts with a brief that tells you who the patient is and what you must do in the time available.
AMC Clinical · OSCE
Practise AMC-style clinical stations without pretending they are the real exam
Clinical stations reward a clear task, a safe plan and calm communication in a short time box. This page explains the exam format and communication goals. Interactive OSCE station practice is not available in the current public release. This page is an educational guide only. Zyntra is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Australian Medical Council.
Learning objectives
- Understand the structure of a timed clinical station: task, time box, and closing.
- Practise gathering a focused history and explaining a plan in plain language.
- Rehearse composure when a station is incomplete — what to say next, not only what you know.
- Review the written station-structure guidance on this page. Interactive and voice-based practice are not available in the current public release.
How station practice is framed here
Talk the plan
When voice practice is enabled, you can speak an approach out loud. Until then, written station outlines still train structure.
Leave a close
Stations end. Practising a one-sentence summary and safety-net is as important as covering every differential.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AMC Clinical examination?
The AMC Clinical examination assesses applied clinical and communication skills through a circuit of stations. Station types, timing and booking rules are defined by the Australian Medical Council. Zyntra does not administer the exam and is not affiliated with the AMC.
Is Zyntra OSCE practice available right now?
Interactive OSCE station practice, including voice practice, is not available in the current public release. This page is an educational overview of the exam structure and communication goals; it is not a live station or assessment.
Does voice practice record my microphone?
Voice practice is not available in the current public release. If it is introduced later, review the microphone and browser-permission details before enabling it.
Should I finish MCQ preparation first?
Many candidates prepare for the CAT MCQ before the clinical exam because that is the usual sequence on the standard pathway. Zyntra treats the two as related skills: knowledge under time pressure, then structured communication. You can read the MCQ track while OSCE features roll out.
A simple structure for any station
- Read the brief twice. Note who the patient is, the setting, and the exact task you are asked to complete.
- Open clearly. Introduce yourself, confirm the patient’s name and say what you are there to do.
- Gather what the task needs. Ask focused questions first, then widen only if time allows.
- Explain in plain language. Check understanding and invite questions before moving on.
- Close safely. Summarise, agree the next step and give clear safety-net advice.
This is a general study structure, not an AMC marking scheme. Check the AMC’s own clinical examination information for current format and rules.