Australian Medical Council

Australian Medical Council (AMC) is an independent national standard body for medical education and training in Australia. It was established in 1985 with the primary role of ensuring high standards of medical education, training, and assessment.

History

The Australian Medical Council was established in 1985 as a national standards body for medical education and training. Its establishment was a significant step towards the development of a national approach to standards in medical education and assessment.

Role and Functions

The AMC's primary role is to ensure that standards of education, training, and assessment in the medical profession promote and protect the health of the Australian community. It does this through a range of functions including:

• Accrediting medical schools and specialist medical colleges
• Assessing international medical graduates for equivalence of training and qualifications
• Maintaining a list of accredited medical schools and specialist medical colleges
• Developing and maintaining standards for the medical profession in Australia

Accreditation

The AMC accredits medical schools and specialist medical colleges in Australia. This involves a rigorous process of review and assessment against the AMC's standards. The accreditation process ensures that medical education and training programs are of a high standard and that graduates are competent to practise safely and effectively in the Australian healthcare system.

Assessment of International Medical Graduates

The AMC assesses international medical graduates (IMGs) for equivalence of training and qualifications. This is a critical function of the AMC, ensuring that IMGs who wish to practise medicine in Australia meet the necessary standards of safety and competence.

Standards Development

The AMC develops and maintains standards for the medical profession in Australia. These standards cover a range of areas including medical education, professional conduct, and clinical practice. The AMC works closely with other healthcare organisations and professional bodies to ensure that its standards are current, relevant, and promote the highest level of patient care.

See Also

• Medical education in Australia
• Healthcare in Australia
• Medical Council