The future of the Primary Examination.

The objective of the Primary Examination is to ensure that trainees have the required level of knowledge and understanding of the four basic sciences of anatomy, pathology, physiology and pharmacology to underpin their further learning and development towards careers as emergency medicine physicians. The candidate is expected to show an understanding of the subject matter and demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge to the practice of emergency medicine. As part of the curriculum review, ACEM undertook to implement changes to the Primary Examination in order to make it more clinically relevant.