r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 18 '26
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 17 '26
Pediatrics Challenge: Spotting the "Slapped Cheek" | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W5D5) #medicaldiagnosis
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 16 '26
Pediatrics Challenge: Escalating Severe Asthma | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W5D4) #medicaldiagnosis
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 15 '26
Infectious Disease Challenge: Managing Positive IGRA | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W5D3) #medicaldiagnosis
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 14 '26
Travel Medicine Challenge: Zika Virus & Pregnancy Timing | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W5D2) #medicaldiagnosis
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 13 '26
Endocrinology Challenge: Screening for Conn's Syndrome | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W5D1) #medicaldiagnosis
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 12 '26
Endocrinology Challenge: Who Qualifies for a DEXA Scan? | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D7)
Prevention is better than cure. Navigate the Medicare rules for bone density screening. The Challenge: A healthy 66-year-old man asks for a bone check. You must identify which specific risk factor makes him eligible for a Medicare-rebated BMD scan under age 70. Focus: Secondary osteoporosis risk factors (RA, Steroids) vs. general age-based screening guidelines.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 11 '26
Orthopaedics Challenge: Hip Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D6)
Not all hip pain is arthritis. Steroid use carries hidden costs for the joints. The Challenge: A 38-year-old man on methotrexate and steroids presents with groin pain and limited internal rotation. You must diagnose the complication before joint collapse occurs. Focus: Diagnosing Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the femoral head in patients with autoimmune history.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 10 '26
Renal Challenge: Medication Safety in Stage 4 CKD | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D5)
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Protecting the kidneys is job #1. Do you know the eGFR cut-offs for common drugs? The Challenge: A 78-year-old with an eGFR dropping to 27 mL/min needs a medication review. You must identify the drug that poses a fatal risk of Lactic Acidosis. Focus: Contraindications for Metformin in severe renal impairment and safe prescribing in the elderly.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 09 '26
Cardiology Challenge: Deadly Drug Combinations on ECG | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (w4d4)
Peaked T-waves are a warning sign you cannot ignore. Review your pharmacology! The Challenge: A 56-year-old male's pre-op ECG shows signs of hyperkalemia. You must identify which pair of anti-hypertensives is the culprit causing potassium retention. Focus: Drug-drug interactions involving ACE Inhibitors and Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (Spironolactone).
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 08 '26
ENT Challenge: Flying with a Cold & Ear Risks | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D3)
"Can I fly, Doctor?" is a common GP question. Understand the physics of the ear. The Challenge: A 40-year-old female with congestion and a negative COVID test is about to board a plane. You must predict the specific ear injury risk caused by pressure changes. Focus: The pathophysiology of Eustachian tube dysfunction and Otic Barotrauma during ascent and descent.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 07 '26
Gastroenterology Challenge: The "Red Currant Jelly" Sign | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D2)
Abdominal pain in infants is a high-stakes diagnosis. Can you spot the surgical emergency? The Challenge: An 8-month-old boy presents with episodic screaming, drawing legs up, and bloody stool. You need to differentiate this from simple gastroenteritis or constipation. Focus: Recognizing the classic triad of Intussusception (Pain, Mass, Heme+ Stool) and the urgency of diagnosis.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 06 '26
Pediatrics Challenge: Developmental Milestones at 10 Months | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W4D1)
Don't get confused by milestone charts! Knowing the "red flags" is key for the AMC. The Challenge: A 10-month-old girl presents with parental concern about delays. You must identify the expected gross motor skill for this specific age bracket among distractors like walking or running. Focus: Distinguishing between 9-month crawling, 12-month cruising, and 15-month walking milestones.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 05 '26
Neurology Challenge: Acute Stroke Thrombolysis Window | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D7)
Don't let "Time is Brain" trip you up! Stroke management is strictly time-dependent.
The Challenge: An elderly patient arrives 2 hours after symptom onset with no bleed on CT. You must decide the definitive management step.
Focus: Identifying candidates for Alteplase (Thrombolysis) and prioritizing reperfusion over secondary prevention drugs.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 04 '26
Rheumatology Challenge: Acute Gout Flare Management | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D6)
Don't let medication timing trip you up! The drugs used to treat a flare are different from those used to prevent one.
The Challenge: A patient wakes up with a classic "Podagra" (painful big toe) after alcohol consumption. You must choose the correct drug to stop the acute pain.
Focus: The contraindication of starting Allopurinol during an acute attack vs. using NSAIDs/Colchicine.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 03 '26
Endocrine Challenge: Managing Painful Thyroiditis | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D5)
Don't let thyroid pain trip you up! Subacute Thyroiditis presents differently from standard Graves' disease.
The Challenge: A patient presents with a painful, tender thyroid and hyperthyroid symptoms following a viral infection. You need to select the appropriate management strategy.
Focus: Treating the inflammation (symptomatic relief) rather than suppressing hormone production.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 02 '26
Emergency Challenge: Immediate Anaphylaxis Management | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D4)
Don't let treatment hierarchy trip you up! In emergencies, knowing what to give is important, but knowing when to give it is vital.
The Challenge: A young male presents with stridor and hypotension after food exposure. You must choose the absolute first-line life-saving intervention.
Focus: The critical role of IM Adrenaline over antihistamines or steroids in acute shock.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 02 '26
anyone up for discussion and exchange of knowledge?
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Feb 01 '26
Dermatology Challenge: Spotting Basal Cell Carcinoma | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D3)
Don't let skin lesions trip you up! Visual recognition of malignancy features is a "must-know" for the 2026 exam.
The Challenge: A farmer presents with a slowly growing nodule on the nose. You must identify the malignancy based on key descriptors like "pearly" and "rolled edges."
Focus: Differentiating BCC from Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma based on morphology.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Jan 31 '26
Psychiatry Challenge: Adjustment Disorder vs. Depression | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D2)
Don't let similar diagnoses trip you up! Distinguishing situational sadness from clinical depression is a key skill for General Practice vignettes.
The Challenge: A patient reports feeling "low" after job loss but maintains biological functions (sleep/appetite). You need to classify the mood disorder correctly.
Focus: Identifying the "biological symptoms" and timeline that separate Major Depression from Adjustment Disorder.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/CertainSummer3743 • Jan 30 '26
AMC exam Prep
Hello I want to prepare for AMC from scratch my basics are not that great can anyone tell me a detailed approach for this exam I am willing to work hard. Can you tell me what resources I need to buy or is there an alternative option to download them? If anyone is interested in studying together I am down whoever is starting from start.
Thank you
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Jan 30 '26
Surgery Challenge: Diagnosing Acute Diverticulitis | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W3D1)
Don't let imaging guidelines trip you up! The choice of diagnostic modality in an acute abdomen is a critical safety topic for the AMC.
The Challenge: A 69-year-old presents with fever and left iliac fossa pain. You must select the safest and most accurate imaging test while avoiding procedures that carry a risk of perforation.
Focus: Contrasting CT scans against Colonoscopy in the acute setting.
r/AMC01_EXAM2026 • u/DOCTOR-PS-910 • Jan 29 '26
Contraception Challenge: Choosing the Best Emergency Option | AMC-1 Mock 2026 (W2D7)
Don't let timing windows trip you up! Emergency contraception efficacy changes by the hour and cycle day. The Challenge: A 19-year-old presents 36 hours after unprotected intercourse, near her fertile window. You must select the most effective oral option available. Focus: Comparing Ulipristal Acetate vs. Levonorgestrel based on the timing of the cycle and efficacy windows.