100+ hours of NZREX clinical exam Zoom sessions and OSCE exam practice sessions.
Extended NZREX course trainer access means you can reach out to our experienced trainers for guidance and support throughout your course. They are available to answer your questions and provide feedback on your progress.
Live classes + recorded NZREX clinical sessions, study handouts, mock tests, and final NZREX grand test.
Adaptive AI-driven NZREX clinical exam mock tests and role plays with tutors, focussing on common clinical scenarios.
One-on-one feedback sessions with the NZREX clinical tutor.
Exclusive tips on approaching the NZREX Clinical exam with confidence for overseas doctors.
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About The Course
The NZREX, or New Zealand Registration Examination, is a comprehensive program that covers all domains assessed in the NZREX Clinical Exam. It places a strong focus on Communication, Professionalism, and Cultural Safety, which are evaluated at every station, ensuring you are fully prepared for the exam.
With this NZREX course, you will develop the required expertise in history taking, ensuring you gather patient information accurately and in a culturally safe manner. Our expert doctors teach you to perform physical examinations, interpret investigations and formulate patient management plans.
By enrolling in an academically NZREX Clinical exam preparation course, you will get the opportunity to learn from accomplished and highly skilled doctors practising in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The faculty has developed comprehensive study materials and practice cases to help you ace the NZREX Clinical Exam on the first attempt, instilling confidence in your preparation.
You will have access to realistic mock tests and adaptive AI-driven clinical exams designed to simulate real exam scenarios and track your progress in this course.
Academically, we offer the NZREX Clinical Exam Preparation course with unmatched guidance and support from enrollment to exam day. This ensures you feel confident and fully prepared for your NZREX Clinical exam, providing you with a sense of security in your journey.
Who Is The Course For?
International medical graduates (IMGs) who seek to practice, migrate, and settle in New Zealand.
Doctors who want to pursue post-graduation studies in New Zealand.
Candidates who have cleared AMC 1, PLAB 1, MCCQE Part 1 or USMLE Part 1 & 2.
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1-On-1 Q&A Sessions
We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.
Live+Recorded Sessions
Missed a live lecture? Don't worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.
Extended Course Access
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
Community Building
We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.
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About The NZREX Clinical Examination
What is the NZREX Clinical Exam?
NZREX is also known as the New Zealand registration examination. NZREX is a clinical examination for doctors to register and practice in New Zealand as authorised doctors in New Zealand. NZREX is a gateway to New Zealand for doctors to work in the healthcare workforce to fulfil the increasing demand for doctors over the past decade.
International medical graduates (IMG) can also take the NZREX exam and fulfil their dream of working and living in this beautiful country in the South Pacific Ocean while contributing to the healthcare sector.
Doctors who have qualified AMC 1(Australia), PLAB 1(U.K.), MCCQE 1(Canada), or USMLE steps 1 and 2(U.S.A.) can take advantage, apply for NZREX Clinical and begin their journey of practising medicine in New Zealand .
NZREX Clinical Exam Eligibility Criteria
To sit for the NZREX clinical exam, international medical graduates (IMGs) should have the following:
- An MBBS degree from a recognised college must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
- English proficiency language, with one of the following scores:
- IELTS – Each individual section score should be minimum 7.0
- OET – Minimum score of 350 in each of the four components
- Must have qualified any one of the mentioned exams within 5 years of the allotted NZREX clinical Exam date:
- AMC Part 1 (Australia)
- USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 (United States)
- PLAB Part 1 (United Kingdom)
- MCCQE Part 1 (Canada)
Procedure for NZREX Clinical Exam
1. Submit the form for the NZREX Clinical Examination
First time candidates should complete form NZREX 1 and document checklist mentioned in NZREX 3 and email them to examinations@mcnz.org.nz. Submit scanned copies of original documents along with the application. Attach a recent passport-sized photograph with a declaration that it has been taken within 4 months of the application.
2. Scheduling the NZREX Clinical Exam
After applying, the Medical Council of New Zealand will notify the candidate via e-mail within five days with payment instructions and other mandatory details. Once the exam fee is cleared, the application goes further within 20 days from the date of payment received; the candidate also gets further instructions and process details from the council.
3. Appear for the NZREX Clinical Exam
The exam will be conducted in Auckland, New Zealand. Once the exam slot is confirmed, book travel tickets and prepare accordingly.
4. Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or MCNZ
The final exam result will be declared by email within 10 working days of the exam date. Apply for prevocational training and register with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
NZREX Clinical Exam Format
The exam consists of 12 assessed stations and 2 to 4 rest stations. Each assessed station lasts 12 minutes.
Each 12-minute station is structured as follows:
- 2 minutes – Reading instructions outside the station
- 10 minutes – Assessment inside the station
All stations involve a simulated patient and an examiner.
NZREX Clinical Exam Test Centres
The NZREX Clinical Exam is conducted at the Auckland, New Zealand testing centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After graduating as a medical doctor from a college or university and taking courses listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools or WDOMS, you need to qualify for one of these exams to be eligible for the NZREX Clinical Exam: AMC Part 1, PLAB Part 1, MCCQE Part 1, or USMLE Step 1 & 2.
NZREX is an Objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) like AMC 2. It tests whether you possess the required skills to work in New Zealand. Learn from coaching centres to familiarise yourself with the NZREX exam format. Understand the culture of New Zealand, as you will need to communicate with the patient during the assessment and the exam.
Prepare for the NZREX Clinical Exam, learn clinical skills and how to communicate with New Zealand patients, and learn to interpret diagnostic tests. Focus on New Zealand-specific medical guidelines. You should seek mentorship from experienced professionals practising in the region for guidance and feedback. Join study groups with fellow doctors to practice OSCE scenarios on time management. Practice cases and observations are key to success.
The New Zealand Medical Council sets a cut score based on a review of exam results and established criteria. The passing cutoff is determined by evaluating the performance of both high and low-scoring candidates. Candidates receive an overall outcome of either “pass” or “did not pass.
Usually, the result is announced via email within 10 working days. Feedback indicates what must pass in cases where a person does not meet the standard.
Indian MBBS doctors can practice in New Zealand. For the same, you need to complete registration and eligibility requirements by the Medical Council of New Zealand, and after completing those, you can work in New Zealand.
The income range for a registered doctor in New Zealand is NZD 1,00,000 or 48,50,000 INR.
Only the application fee is NZD 817.06, and the examination fee is NZD 4,713.88, including taxes.
The New Zealand Registration Examination, or NZREX, is for international medical graduates (IMGs) who want to practice in New Zealand; this exam offers a chance to pass a licensing examination that evaluates clinical skills, communication, and knowledge. The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) conducts NZREX exams.
Doctors qualified for one of these examinations within 5 years of the NZREX Clinical allotted date are eligible to sit for the exam.
- AMC 1
- USMLE 1 & 2
- PLAB 1
- MCCQE Part 1
The NZREX Clinical Exam is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) consisting of 16 scored stations, each lasting 12 minutes. It lasts 2 minutes outside and 10 minutes inside the station. Until now, the examination stations have simulated real-life clinical scenarios, eliciting skills such as history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, management planning and communication. Candidates engage with patients in a given scenario and must display clinical versatility and professionalism. The exam focuses on practical skills, clinical judgement, and patient-centred communication.
The NZREX Clinical Exam will be held thrice in 2025, on March 8, 14 June, and 13 September. There are limited seats, and the exam is only in Auckland, New Zealand. So, we advise you to register as early as you can. However, it is recommended that the MCNZ website is regularly checked for updates.
The eligibility to sit for the NZREX Clinical Exam includes holding a recognised medical degree and passing an IELTS or OET exam, among other things. EPIC (ECFMG) — Credential verification: Complete the application form, attach the supporting documents and pay the application fee on the MCNZ website. Once the exam is approved, you can choose an exam date and pay the exam fee to reserve a spot. You’ll get confirmation of the exam details, along with guidelines for preparation.
For the NZREX application, submit the NZREX1 form and the NZREX3 form. The NZREX3 form is the document checklist that includes a certified passport and a contemporary photo. A certified medical degree and a verification of the examinations passed, such as AMC and PLAB, USMLE, or MCCQE, must be provided. English language proficiency can be evidenced by an IELTS (7.0 bands) or an OET (350) score. An updated CV and evidence of the application fee payment are also required. All documents must be certified, and the EPIC verification must be submitted prior.
To successfully take the test, candidates should learn OSCE in conjunction with clinical practice, such as history taking where patients are actively involved, and the New Zealand regulations for doctors. It is also advisable to practice attending patient simulations while time is monitored, focusing on taking the history, examination, diagnosis, and management. Alternatively, you may also receive support through coaching or mentoring from your peers with whom you engage in group discussions.
No NZREX Clinical Exam question paper for the previous year has been released to the general public. However, students can prepare for the exam to a higher degree by using books related to the OSCE exams and participating in NZREX study groups. Mock OSCEs are available to students hoping to gain experience in the classroom under real-time constraints, with an emphasis on providing feedback.
NZREX Clinical has a reasonable pass rate of more than 60%.
Yes, you can, but the only condition is that you meet the eligibility requirements for each attempt.
The candidates must secure a position in a prevocational training program, typically as a PGY1 (Postgraduate Year 1) doctor and apply for a provisional scope of registration. After successful completion, they can apply for full scope of registration.
Details on eligibility, application forms, exam dates, and fees can be found on the MCNZ Official Website, https://www.mcnz.org.nz, in the NZREX Registration Exam section.
MCNZ recommends the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, Clinical Examination by Talley and O'Connor. Familiarise yourself with New Zealand-specific health guidelines and local clinical concerns. Join study groups or seek mentorship for additional support and regular performance feedback.
Proper guidance and a willingness to learn for 4-6 months are enough to prepare for the NZREX exam. Make a mindset of 4 months of guided practice and demonstrations and 2 months of self-practice and application of clinical skills learned. A coaching program by Academically can provide focused learning, mock exams, and expert personalised feedback to enhance your preparation.
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