In-Person Course
The Waikato Primary Exam Course is an annual, intensive two-week course designed to give candidates the best possible chance of success in the ANZCA Primary Examination. Teaching is exam-focused throughout and covers the breadth of the syllabus, with particular attention to topics that are commonly poorly answered.
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Each day features targeted lectures, interactive small-group tutorials, viva practice and regular short-answer question drills, with a full mock written exam sat at the end of week one. Content is refreshed annually to remain current, relevant, and aligned to the standard and format of the real exam.
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The course is tailored for candidates about to sit, with a strong emphasis on technique, simulation and actionable feedback. We prioritise applicants intending to sit the second-sitting exam immediately after the course. The programme is demanding and the standard is high; every candidate receives detailed, individualised feedback to focus final preparation and close remaining gaps.​​
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20 Places
NZ $3000
15 -26 June 2026
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
New Zealand
Lectures
40 hours of exam-focused teaching from practising anaesthetists from across New Zealand, spanning the ANZCA Primary syllabus and targeting concepts candidates most often find challenging.
Small Group Tutorials
13.5 hours of interactive small-group tutorials focused on exam technique and high-yield concepts.
Vivas
Candidates are organised into groups of five for daily viva practice. Each group completes a 90-minute session with two examiners. Every candidate takes a turn in the “hot seat”, observed by peers, with a debrief and individualised feedback at the end of the session. It’s deliberately challenging but consistently described as highly rewarding and confidence-building.
SAQ Practice
Candidates complete 3–4 SAQs each day under exam conditions. These questions are set and marked by the faculty, with individual feedback provided on the candidates content and structure.
Practice Exam
We run a full mock written exam in Week 1, comprising both MCQ and SAQ papers under timed, exam-standard conditions—right down to using ANZCA SAQ answer booklets. Scripts are marked and returned with individual feedback.
Catering and Course Dinner
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are provided each day, with coffee and tea available throughout. We also include a course dinner in week two.
Online Course Material
Recorded lectures and all accompanying course materials are available on-demand until the end of the second sitting of the ANZCA Primary Examination.