This page collates the key resources available for ACEM fellowship written exam preparation. It includes question banks, core textbooks, free resources, courses, and study tools. We have tried to be fair and comprehensive — including both our own platform and everything else available.
Question banks
Paid question banks
| Resource | Content | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACEMCQ | 2,000+ MCQs, 23 domains | $249/yr or $29/mo | Progress tracking, timed mocks, referenced explanations, 20-week course. Free trial. |
| EMCQPractice | ~800 MCQs + EMQs | $340 bundle (6mo) | Includes EMQs. 4 practice exams + study series. Single attempt per exam. |
| MedExHub | 500+ fellowship MCQs | Varies | Peer-referenced performance. Visual explanations. Also covers Primary and RACGP. |
Free question resources
| Resource | Content | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowsh*t | MCQs + SAQs | Community-driven. Mix of FACEM-made, candidate-made, and past questions. Also has How-To-Answer guides for SAQs. |
| LITFL | MCQs by textbook chapter | Created by Steve Lee (EM physician, Melbourne). Organised by Tintinalli chapters. Also has SAQ practice. |
| Hospital question banks | Varies | Many hospitals maintain their own MCQ banks. Ask your DEMT or exam coordinator. |
Core textbooks
ACEM examiners mark from recommended texts. Using the correct editions is important.
- Cameron’s Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine, 6th edition (2026) — the primary recommended text for the fellowship exam
- Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9th edition — comprehensive reference covering all major EM topics
- Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, 10th edition — strong on pathophysiology and clinical decision-making
- Cameron’s Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, 3rd edition — for the paediatric component
Courses
- Monash Health Fellowship Written Course (GCS16) — 6-month weekly course via Zoom, plus practice exams under exam conditions. Open to Victorian trainees.
- Advanced Centre for Emergency Education (ACE EM) — topic-based fellowship written course with structured program.
- Hospital-based teaching programs — many hospitals run fellowship exam preparation sessions. Check with your local DEMT.
Study tools
- Anki — spaced repetition flashcard software. Several community-made EM decks are available. Excellent for long-term retention of factual content.
- ACEM practice exams — 5 online practice exams available through your DEMT portal. Essential to complete before sitting the exam.
- Emergencypedia — study tips, resource lists, and exam strategy advice from successful candidates.
Official ACEM resources
- ACEM website — exam dates, format information, and exam bulletins
- ACEM curriculum documents — essential for understanding what is examinable
- ACEM statements and guidelines — frequently tested in the academic/systems domain
Suggestion: Most successful candidates use a combination of one core textbook, one question bank for regular practice, and a study group for accountability and SAQ practice. Start with the resource that fits your learning style and expand from there.