Dates and locations
The Clinical examination is usually undertaken three times a year, in February, June and October.
The examination is conducted in one city, usually in a hospital, over one or two days.
Dates and venues for the Clinical examination
June 2025 examination
Registrations open - Tuesday 25 March @ 11:59am AEST
Registrations close - Tuesday 15 April @ 11:59am (midday) AEST
Exam Dates
Sunday 22 June 2025
Venue
Adelaide, Australia
Venues - TBC
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October 2025 examination
Registrations open - Tuesday 22 July @ 11:59am AEST
Registrations close - Tuesday 12 August @ 11:59am (midday) AEST
Exam Dates
18-19 October 2025
Venue
Melbourne, Australia & Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
Venues - TBC
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February 2026 examination
Registrations open - Tuesday 18 November 2025 @ 11:59am AEDT
Registrations close - Thursday 9 December 2025 @ 11:59am (midday) AEDT
Exam Dates
21-22 February 2026
Venue
Brisbane, Australia
Venue - TBC
Venue and session allocation
The Clinical examination is centralised across Australia to a single Australian venue, with one sitting per year held in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Depending on registrant numbers, there are usually three sessions for examinations held in Australia
- Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday morning
Candidates will be asked to nominate their preference when registering for the examination
- Please note that each session is subject to minimum and maximum capacities.
Your place in the examination, venue and time are not guaranteed, and are subject to change at the discretion of the Examinations department Manager or the Clinical examinations committee.
Confirmation of session allocation
Candidates will receive a formal confirmation of their allocated venue and session time after the closing date and after any necessary adjustments are made.
No changes, by the candidate, can be made to session days or times after this notice is sent.
Candidates are advised not to make travel plans until their allocated session is advised and confirmed.