Last Updated - Jan 2026
If you have any concerns, notice any errors or updates needed, or have questions about the information in these guides, please contact the Vice President (Education) at vpe@amss.org.au or your year-level Education Representatives.
Escalation and Who to Contact Guide #
This guide summarises the medical program structure, identifies key staff contacts, and describes the process for raising issues.
AMSS Escalation Who to Contact Guide
First Year Guide #
The First Year Guide is your survival guide to help you navigate the scary waters of your first year of University life. Packed with information about the best coffee joints, cheap food, as well as the closest watering holes, it is your bible to make First Year as enjoyable as possible. Your own personal copy of the First Year Guide will be in your First Year Membership bag.
First Year Guide
Guide to Anatomy: For Early Clinical and Beyond #
This guide, created by senior medical students, aims to make anatomy less overwhelming. It includes practical study tips, recommended resources, and advice on getting the most out of anatomy sessions, from first year through to clinical placements.
Third Year - Guide to Hospital and GP #
This guide answers common questions and shares tips from senior students to help you navigate third year. From your first days on the wards to your first GP placement, it aims to make the transition into clinical placements clearer and more manageable.
Fourth Year - Guide to the Clinical Years #
The AMSS Clinical Guide is designed to support you through clinical placements, covering practical essentials like scrubbing, EPAS, and common ward roles, to help you feel prepared from day one.
AMSS Guide to the Clinical Years 2025
Fourth Year - Guide to 5th Year Options #
Considering options for 5th year? Wondering whether to stay city, go rural or head to Denmark? The AMSS has you covered!
The AMSS Guide to 5th Year Options has all the information you need to learn more about the 5th Year Programs on offer. This guide covers in detail the teaching at each site, along with past experiences of students who have previously completed each program. It also includes a handy list of current 5th years who are happy to chat with anyone about their placement and location.
Please don't hesitate to contact our AMSS Rural Rep if you have any questions at rural@amss.org.au.
AMSS Guide to 5th Year Options
Guide to Assessment Quality and Monitoring #
Ever wondered how exams are kept fair? The AMSS Guide to Quality Assurance & Monitoring explains it all.
This guide outlines how Adelaide University ensures assessments are high-quality, fair, and reliable; covering standard setting, score scaling, blueprinting, post-exam review, and how your feedback is collected and used to improve future exams.
We hope this will help shed light on what happens behind the scenes!
AMSS Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Guide to AHPRA Registration and Medicare Prescriber/Provider Numbers #
Graduating? Welcome to the world of paperwork! This guide outlines how to ensure you meet all the requirements in a timely manner so you can start work easily.
2020 Guide To Applying For Provider And Prescriber Numbers Including Ahpra Registration