AFRM Entry Phase Examination

The AFRM Entry Phase Examination (EPE) assesses trainee readiness for their progression through training. You must demonstrate competence in foundational concepts, clinical skills and knowledge outlined in the rehabilitation medicine (adult) new curriculum while embodying professional behaviours.

Overview

Assessment changes

A key change in the Rehabilitation Medicine (adult) new curriculum is the modification of the Module 2 Clinical Assessment, which has been renamed the AFRM Entry Phase Exam (EPE). This change has also been applied to the PREP General Rehabilitation Medicine curriculum.

The final Module 2 Clinical Assessment was held in August 2024. From 2025, the EPE will replace this examination for all trainees.

The EPE will be mapped to the PREP and new curriculum. Only content commonly occurring on both curricula will be assessed.

Key changes include:

  • The EPE is aligned with the Rehabilitation Medicine (adult) new curriculum standards appropriate for the level of training and assessment format. New trainees are recommended to attempt the EPE in their Specialty Entry Phase (first year) of advanced training.
  • The number of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations has increased to 10 stations, which includes at least 3 static stations.
  • Progression requirements have changed. This is based on when training commenced.

See the format and curriculum focus of the EPE under the Prepare tab.

Key dates

Applications open Monday, 10 March 2025
Applications close 5pm AEDT Monday, 24 March 2025
Pre-exam special consideration requests close (for provisions on exam day) Monday, 24 March 2025
Exam Sunday, 24 August 2025
Exam day special consideration requests close (for technical and procedural issues) Friday, 29 August 2025
Results released From 3pm AEST, Thursday, 2 October 2025
Information updated Tuesday 7 January 2025.
Note: the College follows an alternating day rule for clinical examinations rotating each year between Saturday and Sunday.

Location

Adelaide

Royal Adelaide Hospital
Outpatient Clinics (Level 3 - main entrance level)
Port Rd, 
Adelaide, SA 5000

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking 


Contingency plans

Plan A | The EPE will be held face-to-face on a single day in Australia on 24 August 2025. Trainees from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand attend 1 exam site at an allocated time during the scheduled exam day.

Plan B | If the exam can't be delivered as planned on 24 August 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be postponed and will proceed a minimum of 3 months later for all candidates.

Fees

Australia | AUD $3350.00

See College Fees Terms and Conditions to learn more about paying your exam fees.

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