CCE Exams

You’ve just finished your final RACGP exams. The relief is real — but so is the uncertainty. While you wait for results (usually released mid-to-late July), job opportunities are coming in. Many candidates ask the same important question: “Can I accept a job offer or sign a contract before I officially get my results?” The short answer is: Yes — but it must be a conditional offer. Here’s what that actually means in practice and how to approach it wisely.

The CCE is different from the written exams. It’s a practical, high-pressure assessment that tests how you actually practise medicine — your communication, clinical reasoning, patient safety, and professionalism under time constraints. Many capable registrars underperform not because of a lack of knowledge, but because of poor preparation strategy or exam-day execution. Here are the most effective, battle-tested tips to help you perform at your best.