PMIT Bridging Courses

PMIT is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide AMC Clinical Exam preparation courses for Overseas Trained Doctors working within the Tasmanian Public Hospital System.
We do however often have extra places available which can be taken by OTDs residing in other Australian States.
We would not recommend that doctors residing in other countries attend this 1 day course, as there is a lot of organising and expense involved in getting to Tasmania. PMIT is unable to assist with visas, english language tests, flights or accommodation when OTDs attend the AMC Clinical Exam preparation course.

These popular courses are held every 3 to 4 months and are held in the state's public hospitals. There are a number of aspects to the program:

Clinical Skills: Two interactive workshops are held focussing on clinical and communication skills. These have been popular in the past and focus on common clinical situations.
Practice AMC Clinical Exam: an 8 station replica of the AMC clinical exam, covering different types of questions. The stations are constantly evolving to match changes in the AMC exam itself. Participants divide into 3 groups and rotate through one exam and two teaching sessions.
AMC Feedback Session: the facilitator walks through each OSCE with the group providing feedback from the mornings' activities, covering the group's strengths and weaknesses.
Individual written feedback: each candidate receives individual written feedback from all examiners approximately two weeks after the exam.
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Bridging Course Frequently Asked Questions
Previous Course Dates


	4 October 2008
	5 July 2008
	10 May 2008
	15 March 2008
	3 November 2007
	7 July 2007
	5 May 2007
	17 February 2007
	9 December 2006
	7 October 2006
	15 July 2006
	17 & 18 February 2006


Bridging Course Information
The PMIT OTD practice AMC clinical exams are a multi-station assessment of clinical skills. The practice exam includes an assessment of a candidate's ability to take a history, conduct a physical examination and, by integration of the information obtained, engage in a reasonable discussion of the diagnosis and management. The practice exam will also focus on a candidate's ability to communicate effectively with patients both in the eliciting of symptoms and in counseling on health care, as well as proficiency in clinical skills.

These AMC Clinical Preparation Courses are very popular so enrol early as numbers are limited. Each course the participant numbers may vary slightly depending on examiner and venue availability. Due to the popularity of these courses we are currently exploring further options to enable us to increase candidate numbers. One option which we have trialled successfully is the introduction of observers who accompany candidates through all stations. *Please take the time to indicate on your enrolment form your preference to sit the practice exam componenet of the day as a candidate, share stations or observe.* Recent feedback indicates that those doctors who participate in the course as observers also gain much useful and valuable knowledge to assist them in their AMC Clinical preparation. Priority to attend the course as a sitting candidate will be given to those doctors who have imminent AMC exams.
Saturday 4 Oct 2008	Hobart, Tasmania
	Where:
	Clinical School Lecture Theatre 2 Level 3, Clinical School Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 4 October2008 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and post enrolment form and cheque to OTD Program Officer Postgraduate Medical Institute of Tasmania GPO Box 1916 Hobart Tasmania 7001
	Please Note: places are limited so enrolling early is advised
	October 2008 Enrolment Form Course Full October 2008 Program Emailed to all course participants approx 2 weeks prior to 4 October 2008 Accommodation Options in Hobart Street map showing Royal Hobart Hospital and entrance to Clinical Schoo

Saturday 5 July 2008	Launceston, Tasmania
	Where:
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 5 July 2008 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and post enrolment form and cheque to OTD Program Officer Postgraduate Medical Institute of Tasmania GPO Box 1916 Hobart Tasmania 7001
	Please Note: places are limited so enrolling early is advised
	July 2008 Program Emailed to all course participants approx 2 weeks prior to 5 July 2008 Accommodation Options in Launceston Street Map of Launceston showing LGH

Saturday 10 May 2008	Launceston, Tasmania
	Where:
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 10 May 2008 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and post enrolment form and cheque to OTD Program Officer Postgraduate Medical Institute of Tasmania GPO Box 1916 Hobart Tasmania 7001
	Please Note: places are limited so enrolling early is advised
	May 2008 Program Emailed to all course participants approx 2 weeks prior to 10 May 2008 Accommodation Options in Launceston Street Map of Launceston showing LGH

Saturday 15 March 2008	Hobart, Tasmania
	Where:
	Clinical School Lecture Theatre 2 Level 3, Clinical School Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 15 March 2008 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and post enrolment form and cheque to OTD Program Officer Postgraduate Medical Institute of Tasmania GPO Box 1916 Hobart Tasmania 7001
	Please Note: places are limited so enrolling early is advised
	March 2008 Course Full March 2008 Program Emailed to all course participants approx 2 weeks prior to 15 March 2008 Accommodation Options in Hobart Street map showing Royal Hobart Hospital and entrance to Clinical School

Saturday 3 November 2007	Launceston, Tasmania
	Where:
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 3rd November 2007 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548
	Please Note: places are limited so enrolling early is advised
	~~November 2007 Enrolment Form~~ Course Full November 2007 Program Accommodation Options in Launceston Street map of Launceston showing LGH Powerpoint presentations from Educational Sessions at the November 2007 PMIT Bridging Course in Launceston Common DEM Presentations Dr Toby Gardner Common Issues in Surgery for AMC Dr Amanda Young

Saturday 7 July 2007	Launceston, Tasmania
	Where:
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 7th July 2007 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548

	July 2007 Bridging Course Promotional Flyer ~~July 2007 Enrolment Form~~ COURSE FULL July 2007 Program Accommodation Options in Hobart Street map of Launceston showing LGH Powerpoint presentations from Educational Sessions at the July 2007 PMIT Bridging Course in Launceston A Systematic Approach to Emergencies Dr Edi Albert Psychiatry Dr Thomas John Schizophrenia Dr Thomas John

Saturday 5 May 2007	Hobart, Tasmania
	Where:
	Keith Millingen Lecture Theatre Ground Floor Clinical School Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania
	Powerpoint presentations from Educational Sessions at the May 2007 PMIT Bridging Course in Hobart Difficult Consultations Dr Edi Albert's session Key Issues in Paediatrics Dr Rafiq Hemani's session
	When:
	Saturday 5th May 2007 8.30am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548

	May 2007 Bridging Course Promotional Flyer ~~May 2007 Enrolment Form~~ COURSE FULL (For interstate candidates please make cheques or money order payable to Postgraduate Medical Institute of Tasmania Inc) May 2007 Program Accommodation Options in Hobart Street map showing Royal Hobart Hospital and entrance to Clinical School

Saturday 17 Feb 2007	Burnie, Tasmania
Where:	North West Regional Hospital - Burnie Campus 23 Brickport Road, Burnie, Tasmania
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	The above map shows the North West Regional Hospital, Rural Clinical School and North West Private Hosptial Campus. .Entry to the PMIT OTD Bridging Course will be via the Rural Clinical School (circled in red), and the best car parking option would probably be the highlighted car park

When:	Saturday 17 February 2007 9am - 4.30pm

Want to Enrol:	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548

	February 2007 Bridging Course Promotional Flyer
	~~February 2007 Enrolment Form~~ Course Full
	Program
	Burnie Wynyard Flight information	Rex Check in Desk at Melbourne Airport	click on image to enlarge
	Rex Airlines has joined forces with Virgin Blue and is located in the same terminal at Sydney and Melbourne Airports Rex Airlines offers 4 or 5 flights each day from Melbourne into and out of Burnie Wynyard Airport. It is advisable to book early to avoid dissapointment. Rex Airlines schedules are available at on the Rex website or phone 13 17 13 for booking information.

	Accommodation Options in Wynyard and Burnie *Please Note:* Wynyard is approximately 20 Kilometres from Burnie and generally takes 20 minutes via taxi for an approximate fare of $30 *Wynyard Taxi Service:* Telephone: 03 6431 2199 (It is advisable to book your taxi in advance)
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Saturday 9 December 2006	Launceston, Tasmania
	Where:
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 9th December 2006 9am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548

	December 2006 Bridging course Promotional Flyer ~~December 2006 Enrolment Form~~ course full Program Accommodation Options in Launceston Street map of Launceston showing LGH

Saturday 7th October 2006	Hobart, Tasmania
	Where:
	Keith Millingen Lecture Theatre Ground Floor Clinical School Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmania
	When:
	Saturday 7th October 2006 9am - 4.30pm
	Want to Enrol:
	Print, complete and fax enrolment form to Fax: 03 6222 7548
	October 2006 Bridging Course Promotional Flyer ~~October 2006 Enrolment Form~~ course full Program (Available asap) Accommodation Options in Hobart Street Map of Hobart showing RHH

July 2006	Saturday 15 July 2006
	8.30am - 4pm
	Lecture Theatre, Level 2 Launceston General Hospital Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania

	Registration Form Program Accommodation Options in Launceston Street map of Launceston showing LGH

February 2006	Friday 17th & Saturday 18th February 2006
	10am - 5pm Friday 17th
	8.30am - 4pm Saturday 18th
	Clinical School Lecture Theatre 2, 3 rd Floor, Clinical School, Royal Hobart Hospital