Count to 10 - Anaesthetic Primary Podcast EP9 - Written Exam Tips | Special Episode | CT10
Feb 22, 2023
Explore essential strategies for acing your written anaesthetics exam with practical tips. Discover how to craft an effective study schedule in the crucial two weeks leading up to the test. Get insights on preparing the night before and managing pre-exam nerves. Learn what to expect on exam day, with pointers to reduce stress and boost confidence. Finally, hear about reclaiming your life post-exam to ease back into normalcy. Perfect for anyone gearing up for this challenge!
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Prioritise High-Yield Pharmacology
- Focus pharmacology reviews on PK data for high-yield groups: opioids, muscle relaxants, cardiac and inhalational agents.
- Use MAC95 to list low-pass SAQs and rehearse quick answers to each one days before the exam.
Use Study Groups Strategically
- Schedule study-group sessions with clear agendas and limit them to reviewing low-scoring past SAQs.
- Use the group to cover blind spots, not to re-study everything you already know.
Mimic Exam Day With Timed Mocks
- Recreate exam timing and conditions for mock MCQ and SAQ papers, including wake time and perusal periods.
- Do full timed mocks early in the week and one three days before the exam to avoid fatigue.