Medicine and Surgery comprise 50% of the exam — allocate at least 60% of your study time here.
Understanding the exam weightings is the first step to efficient preparation. Allocate your study time proportionally.
| Content Area | % | Qs | Priority | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Health - Medicine | 30% | 45 | HIGHEST | 18+ |
Adult Health - Surgery | 20% | 30 | HIGHEST | 12+ |
Women's Health (OBGYN) | 12.5% | 19 | MODERATE | 7.5+ |
Child Health (Paediatrics) | 12.5% | 19 | MODERATE | 7.5+ |
Mental Health (Psychiatry) | 12.5% | 19 | MODERATE | 7.5+ |
Population Health & Ethics | 12.5% | 19 | MODERATE | 7.5+ |
| Total | 100% | 150 | — | 60+ |
Study Strategy: The plan allocates 60+ hours of content review plus ~20 hours of MCQ practice. At 2 hours per day, this takes approximately 30 days. At 1 hour per day, allow 60 days.
These techniques are backed by cognitive science research and specifically adapted for medical exam preparation.
Group related information into meaningful clusters
Structured intervals to maintain peak focus
Test yourself repeatedly at increasing intervals
Mix topics to build flexible clinical reasoning
Every discipline broken down into focused study topics with prioritised question targets.
Key references and guidelines you should be familiar with for the AMC exam.
Comprehensive reference for primary care — essential AMC resource