To score well on an exam you need to prepare for the exam, manage your time and make a schedule for yourself.
- To prepare for the exam you need to study past exams. See what the old exams cover and repeat studying these past examinations.
Time Management
Ask yourself; how much time do I need? When do I begin? Do I need a structured plan? Do I need six months or a year?
How much time do I need? Multiple question exams require a long time devoted to studying. These types of exams focus on details and are not a short term thing. You cannot retain many details effectively in short term memory. Avoid cramming to avoid your anxiety and decrease your stress level. In fact, you can get a great score while you are working if you have enough time to study. If you learn a little bit every day and allow plenty of time for repeated review, you can build a very reliable long term memory.
When do I begin? Start now and do not delay (it can be very hard to begin studying).
Do I need a structured plan? Have a written, structured plan for studying and strive to comply with this plan. Balance competing factors such as work, personal time, family time, weekends, holidays or vacations.
Make a Schedule
Make a schedule, stay with the schedule! Try to finish ahead of the schedule! Use the "salami technique". A thin slice every day (even if it is only 10 minutes a day), so you can digest it and enjoy it!
If you focus on the important concepts, and study at least a little every day then you will be complete! Study to sharpen your skills (your brain will be prepared and ready), train the brain, anticipate and select.
Dr. Ebraheim scored in the 99th percentile board recertification exam in 2005. Ten years later in 2015, he was able to score in the 100th percentile on this board recertification exam. He is the orthopaedic residency program director at the University of Toledo (Toledo, Ohio), he is in charge of orthopaedics residency training and education.