Online Clinical Bridging Course (All Topics) - After Hours

Course Features

• A trial exam, with feedback, is included towards the end of your course.
• Ongoing access to our online content and tutor presentations for 6 months.
• Extended access to the Therapeutic Guidelines database for 12 months (exclusive HEAL arrangement).
• This course is available to all IMGs
• Extra physical examinations now added to the course. (see below list).

Topics Covered

• Breast / endocrine
• Circulatory system / heart/vessels including ECGs
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Critical care / anaesthesia / emergency care
• Gastrointestinal system / abdomen / abdominal wall
• Head neck / eye / ENT
• Infectious diseases
• Integument / dermatology
• Musculoskeletal / orthopaedics / rheumatology
• Nervous system / neurology
• Nutrition / metabolism / male reproductive system
• Respiratory system / lungs / chest wall
• Female reproductive system / obstetrics / gynaecology
• General practice / public health
• Major psychiatric disorders / drug and alcohol abuse
• Mental state / intellectual function / behaviour problems
• Normal and abnormal growth / child health / paediatric

Physical exams covered

Timetable

• Tuesday 2 hours: 19:30 – 21:30
• Wednesday 2 hours : 19:30 – 21:30
• Saturday 3 hours: 14:00 – 17:00 (2 Saturdays only, dates to be advised)
• Sunday 4 hours: 14:00 – 18:00

All times noted are Sydney/Melbourne time.

IMG Connect

Upon registering for any course, you will be automatically enrolled in HEAL's exclusive platform for HEAL students, IMG Connect, where you can access free resources to help you confidently transition into the Australian medical workforce once you pass your AMC exams.

Course Inclusions

• Roleplay common AMC cases and scenarios with personalised feedback.
• Live online classes  delivered weeknights and weekends
  Includes an accredited Clinical Communication Workshop worth 7.5 CPD hours
• Our presentations contain the most relevant, high frequency AMC cases, are up to date and contain current guidelines.
• Communication is a big reason for failure for the exam. At HEAL, we offer an expert in communications and language who will teach you the appropriate approach to patients for the exam).  These sessions will help to refine your communication skills, body language, and appropriate spoken language. Sessions will cover breaking bad news scenarios, managing angry patients, mania, etc.
• Pre-reading material is available in advance to help prepare you for the types of cases the tutor will discuss with you in class.
• Tutors will make you aware of the current important guidelines so you will be fully up-to-date.
• Our exclusive Simulated Patient sessions are extremely popular and provide you with a real to life opportunity to consult with a ‘patient’ and receive feedback from them.
• The course is well structured with consideration of all AMC domain areas.
• Our course also covers medico legal/ethical issues including medical consent taking, euthanasia etc, to resolve any confusion.
• HEAL’s Learning Management System (elearning) provides a significant amount of information on relevant AMC topics for you to review throughout the duration of the course. Students will have access to tutor presentation slides here.
• Student chat room – students will be able to consolidate their learning and continue practicing role plays outside of class hours with other students in the course.

Course entry requirements

• A reliable internet connection
• Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone and a quiet space
• To be involved in role plays you will need a webcam and microphone
• It is recommended that you purchase the AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment

FAQs

What are the system requirements?

We use Zoom for online classes. You can download the free app to view webinars. Zoom works seamlessly across PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. Download Zoom Mobile Apps for iPhone or Android or download Zoom desktop client for meetings. More information can be found on the ZOOM System Requirements information page.

What have past students said about our online bridging courses?

"Initially, I had been apprehensive about it. But after one or two online classes I adjusted pretty well. The prompts were easy to follow. The interaction with the tutors was still maintained. We had a great time continuing our case practice and ended the course on a high note. This course was an eye-opener for me. I got the best guidance about the exam format, techniques, and my own merits and flaws. I feel more confident about the exam than I did before the course. Thank you to the HEAL family for all the help and support." - Dr. Najeeha Ahmed

"HEAL course was an unforgettable experience! From getting to know people coming from all over the world, to learning something new every day, I didn’t feel the time go! Unfortunately due to the current situation, we had to shift to online classes. But it was a new experience altogether. Needless to say it saved a lot of time on commuting, giving us more time to study. The classes always started on time, distractions were minimal and the best part was, we learned at the comfort of our home. All our questions were clarified then and there. The lectures were great, lecturers were extremely helpful, and I personally felt like it was a win-win situation!" - Dr. Dakshi de Silva