Primary Exam Current Editions of Texts and Models

It is emphasised that the examination is aimed at evaluating candidates’ knowledge of subjects, not textbooks.
Although careful consideration of the texts available has led to the recommendation some texts as core
references for the subject, it is acknowledged that no single textbook can contain the entire knowledge base
required for the primary examination. Where the subcommittee feels that additional resources would be of
benefit, these have been listed in the relevant subject section below.
As an example, the core reference for Pharmacology is Katzung Basic and Clinical Pharmacology by Katzung et
al. However, candidates are encouraged to seek other sources for areas of the curriculum not covered by this
text.
Whilst the College recommends the editions of the texts and models listed below as being those which best
approximate the material in the syllabus in each subject, it advises candidates to acquaint themselves with
those aspects of each subject that relate to the common conditions encountered in emergency medicine. The
model list is a sample of the models that may be used in the exam. It is not an exhaustive list and any model
used in the exam will be covered by the syllabus.
Please note: The most recent edition of these texts should be used. If the most recent edition has been
available for less than 12 months, the previous edition may also be used.

Texts
Anatomy
o Clinically Oriented Anatomy
th
7 edition 2013
Moore, Dalley, Agur (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
o McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy
th
7 edition 2013
Mosby

Pathology
o Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
th
8 edition 2009
Kumar, Abbas, Fausto, Aster (Saunders Elsevier)
Reference for pathophysiology as marked in the syllabus:
o Ganong Review of Medical Physiology
th
24 edition 2012
Barrett, Brooks, Boitano, Barman (McGraw Hill)

Physiology
o Ganong Review of Medical Physiology
th
24 edition 2012
Barrett, Brooks, Boitano, Barman (McGraw Hill)
o Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials
th
9 edition 2012
J B West (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)
Pharmacology
o Basic and Clinical Pharmacology
th
12 edition 2012
Katzung, Masters, Trevor (McGraw Hill)
The text considered most suitable as an additional reference in pharmacology is:
o Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
th
12 edition 2011
Brunton Lazo Parker (McGraw Hill)
Suggested additional resources:
o Murray, Daly: Toxicology Handbook
o Therapeutic Guidelines
o Australian Prescriber Journal
o Selected Proprietary Product Information

Models

The following is a representative list of the models used in the examination. This is not a complete
list and additional or alternate models may be used.

Somso
CS 2 Eyeball with Part of Orbit (new model – may be used in conjunction with F 13 (see below)
GS 4 Larynx with Tongue
FS 5 Nasal Cavity, Oral Cavity and Pharyngeal Cavity including Larynx (old model – may be used in
conjunction with GS 4)
HS 1 Heart
NS 9 Muscles of the Foot
NS 10 Muscles of the Leg with Base of Pelvis
NS 13 Muscles of the Hand with Base of Forearm
NS 15 Muscles of the Arm with Shoulder Girdle
NS 50 Functional Model of the Knee Joint
NS 52 Functional Model of the Elbow Joint
NS 53 Functional Model of the Shoulder Joint
NS 54 Functional Model of the Ankle Joints
QS 23 Skeleton of the Foot
QS 54 Case with Collection ‘Vertebrae and Spinal Cord’

3B Scientific Product
F13 Eye (older model – may be used in conjunction with CS 2 (see above)

Half Skeleton, disarticulated – both right and left