u/ReplySouthern2903

AMC MCQ Pass - my experience

Hello everyone! Since this community helped me a lot during my preparation, I feel it's only fair to share my experience in return.

I took the AMC MCQ for the first time in March 2026 and passed on my first attempt.

I'm a trained general surgeon from Brazil with 11 years of experience. Because of that, I was particularly worried about areas like psychiatry — and rightfully so 😄

I used eMedici, since it's the qbank officially recommended by the AMC. In terms of similarity to the real exam, eMedici questions tend to be more detailed and less ambiguous than what you'll face on test day. That said, if you combine the explanations with AI-assisted study, it's absolutely possible to learn the material and achieve a good score.

My study timeline

  • Start date: November 9th
  • Exam date: March 15th (~4 months)
  • Goal: Complete the entire qbank — which I did.

I worked through blocks of 25 questions to avoid burnout and leave time to review between sessions. My average score in the first two weeks was around 70%, gradually increasing to ~76% after consistent practice. Every block was built using questions I hadn't seen before (random, unused questions only).

I also created an Excel chart to track my weekly progress — highly recommend this for motivation and accountability.

In the last 4 weeks using the qbank, I ramped up my volume from ~250 questions/week to ~400 questions/week. I also took a mock exam every week (150 random questions, timed) throughout my preparation.

About recalls

After finishing the qbank, I spent the last 4 weeks going through free recall PDFs from Telegram and using AI to study each topic. Honestly? I don't recommend that strategy.

The only recall strategy I believe truly matters is this: book your exam as late in the week as possible (ideally Friday), then spend the days before your test reviewing the recalls from that same week. I made the mistake of booking on a Monday, when I checked the week's recalls, a large number of those questions appeared in my actual exam. Book late. Use the week's recalls. That's it.

Time management — take this seriously

The AMC MCQ is the most difficult multiple-choice exam I have ever taken. The questions are ambiguous, they use statistics against you, and they will push you to your absolute limits.

During mock exams, I consistently finished 20–30 minutes early. On the actual test, I barely finished in time. Do not be overconfident about time — practice under pressure.

One last thing

I walked out of the exam convinced I had failed. Despite months of hard work, I genuinely believed I hadn't passed., but my final score was 299.

So if you finish the exam feeling like it was a disaster — that might actually be a good sign. Don't give up. The feeling of failure doesn't mean you failed.

Good luck to everyone still preparing. You've got this. 💪

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u/ReplySouthern2903 — 5 days ago

AMC Clinical strategy

Hello everyone!
I am a doctor from Brazil, currently working here and applying for a position as an RMO with limited registration. I have already passed the AMC MCQ and the IELTS Academic.

Let’s assume I am offered a position in Australia starting in January 2027, and my plan is to take the AMC Clinical.
For those who have already taken it, what strategy do you recommend for preparing for the exam? Are there specific courses I should enroll in?

I want to start preparing now, but I am not sure how to go about it.

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u/ReplySouthern2903 — 5 days ago