Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Written Examination

The Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Written Examination comprises sixty multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and five short-answer questions (SAQs). The examination is conducted online, under the supervision of an approved invigilator, at a candidate’s Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine training site. If a candidate cannot undertake the Written Examination at their Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine training site, it is the responsibility of the candidate to contact the ACEM Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Training Team to discuss alternative arrangements.

Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Written Exam Dates 2024:

Registration for the April Exam will open from 8 January until 8 March 2024. When registrations are open, please click on the appropriate date above to register using the online form.  

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Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Practical Examination (OSPE)

The Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine OSPE, to be conducted on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December 2024, is a face-to-face examination comprising stations through which candidates move in a timed fashion. This examination will not be conducted in an online format – all candidates and examiners will be participating face-to-face, and stations will be interactive in nature.

Candidates sitting the OSPE will only be required to attend one day of the examination. Exam schedules will be released after the registration closing date, including the time that candidate will be required to attend the examination centre.
Eligible Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Trainees will be notified when registration opens.

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How to prepare for the Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine Examinations

Resources to support Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine trainees in preparing for their examinations are found here, and include important information and sample written examination questions.  In order to prepare appropriately for the exams, Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine trainees should:

  • Identify your specific learning needs and discuss them with your Training Supervisor and other consultants with whom you’ve worked who can provide informed advice on your exam preparation.
  • Actively participate in all education opportunities provided by your accredited training site to address these needs.
  • Identify other learning opportunities, through the support of your Training Supervisor and others with whom you work, that may address your learning needs.
  • ​Complete all WBAs to ensure that you are receiving constructive feedback and support from your colleagues and supervisors regarding your performance against the learning outcomes in the Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine curriculum.
  • Familiarise yourself with all matters pertaining to the Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine examinations. Relevant resources can be found on the PHRM Training Program Resources elearning site, including sample written examination questions.
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