What is the AMC?
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is the national body that ensures medical programs meet high standards for education, assessment, and student support.
As part of their accreditation process, the AMC requests submissions from medical students (through their medical students' society). In the AMSS, the responsibility for preparing these submissions lies with the Vice President (Education).
The 2026 AMC Student Submission is now complete!
AMC 2026 Student Submission Report
What did we achieve in the 2026 AMC Report?
In 2026, we received 362 responses, which roughly accounts for 35% of all enrolled Adelaide Medical students. More responses = stronger representation = more power to create change.
- Identified Strengths:
- Broad range of clinical experiences across the lifespan, clinical disciplines, and metropolitan, rural and community settings.
- Strong clinical supervision and increasing opportunities for student
involvement in patient care as they progress through the medical program. - Positive education regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
and culturally safe care.
- Identified Concerns and Areas for Improvement:
- Limited opportunities for electives and studies of choice within the current BMD curriculum (also raised in 2025).
- Ongoing concerns regarding disability support, reasonable adjustments and flexible study arrangements (also raised in 2025).
- Inconsistent actioning of, and communication regarding, student feedback (also raised in 2025).
- Inadequate educational facilities and dedicated student spaces.
Given the number of student concerns raised in the 2025 Student Report, the AMSS asks the AMC to consider whether the actions taken to address these concerns have been sufficient.
Why does AMC matter to you?
Your program isn’t fixed! You have the power to shape it. By sharing your experiences, suggestions, and feedback, you can influence how courses are delivered, how assessments are designed, and how student support is provided. Universities are required to listen and respond to student feedback, so your input can lead to meaningful improvements for you and future students.
Your voice matters. Thoughtful, constructive feedback helps strengthen your education and improve the program for everyone.
Previous Reports:
What did we achieve in the 2025 AMC Report?
- Identified Strengths:
- Strengths of the medical program include rural placements, clear communication of assessment and learning requirements, and active student involvement in providing feedback.
- All students globally agreed that the design of the medical program allows them to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Identified Concerns and Areas for Improvement:
- Studies of Choice: Early-year students (BMD Years 1–4) expressed limited opportunities to pursue areas of interest, while later-year students (MBBS Years 5–6) felt they had more flexibility. The limited variety and number of electives were a global concern!
- Assessments and Feedback: Many students felt that feedback on assessments, particularly OSCEs and final written exams, could be more constructive, personalised and detailed. While feedback mechanisms exist, students would like to see more visible responses and improvements that impact current cohorts.
- Clinical Skills: Students requested more in-person clinical teaching, procedural skills opportunities, and simulation-based training.
- Cultural Competency: Students seek more practical experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care and development of culturally safe skills.
- Inclusion and Support: Disability support and student wellbeing services could be more consistent, and opportunities for inter-professional learning could be expanded.
Last Updated Aug 26