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ANZCA primary exam (PEx): Recommended reading list

This page includes all the resources which are part of the recommended reading list for the ANZCA Primary exam, and includes annotations from the primary exam team.

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West's now online and latest edition of Miller's now available!

It is now possible to access West's Respiratory Physiology as an online text - see entry below for access details. And the latest - 10th - edition of Miller's Anesthesia is now online.

The recommended reading list (…and beyond)

Candidates are advised that all examination questions are based on Learning Outcomes (LOs) and that the great majority of information required is contained in the recommended texts. The most recent version of each of the following texts is the recommended text. However, some topics are only superficially covered in the textbooks and candidates are advised to draw on many resources as they study, in order to gain a deeper understanding of those areas that relate to everyday anaesthetic practice.

Appendix 2: Study Guide for the Primary Exam

Previous exam reports (Learn@ANZCA)

Integrated physiology and pharmacology







Physiology

General physiology




Respiratory physiology


Cardiovascular physiology

Renal physiology

Pharmacology

General pharmacology



Anaesthetic pharmacology

See also: Integrated physiology and pharmacology section (above)



Anatomy


Physics, clinical measurement, equipment & safety





Anaesthesia Training ResourcesOur dedicated anaesthesia training resources guide provides resource support for all parts of the anaesthesia training program and curriculum, as well as an extensive list of assessment and exam resources.

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For more information about the Primary Exam (PEx), visit the college Anaesthesia exams webpage.

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AccessMedicine: Human anatomy modules

AccessMedicine interactive modules allow for visualization of the human body in an interactive, 3D format where both male and female anatomy modules can be viewed. Additionally, there a number of discrete anatomy tours for areas of the body including the brain, muscles and nerves, the spine and many more.

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