LMCC Part 1 : Preparation Roxanne Leblanc PGY1 General Surgery

How to study Full time job with overtime Make a schedule Take breaks Do what has worked so far Reading Writing Exams Objectives Class

Where to study Balance of concentration vs distraction Very personal decision Home Library (RGN, Main campus, City) Coffee shop Friend’s house Outside Change it up

Who to study with Also very personal decision Solo Group Can depend on Subject Timing Agenda

What to study Surgery Obs/Gyne Pediatrics Internal Medicine Psychiatry Other (Epidemiology, Ethical, Legal, etc.)

What to study Common illnesses Things every physician should know regardless of specialty More reflective of family medicine knowledge Things you want/will need to know for residency What you don’t know well (previous exam results) Don’t worry about the random details This is a review!

What to use MCC website Objectives Complete Overwhelming Essentials book Good summary Not much detail

What to use Case files Case-based MCQs Toronto Notes Lots of detail Too much detail No explanations

What to do Back to basics Depends on the person Depends on the class Depends on the prof Depends on the timing and how you feel Practice exams Library, Toronto Notes, etc. Practice full day exam Read up on topics that come up often or that you don’t know Review with friends

When to do it Start NOW! Study alone at the beginning Do more exams as time goes on Review in a group towards the end Take time off (weekend, evenings)

Why to do it I’m not even answering this one…

Tips for the exam Sleep well Eat well Set yourself up Read carefully Organize your time Don’t overanalyze

After the exam You realize you don’t know much More studying would not have changed anything You are afraid you failed You are not alone It’s done and now you have 2 months off You will forget about it Most people pass

Remember This is the culmination of your medical school career so take it as a challenge to overcome! It is a very physically challenging day but you will get through it, everyone does!

Good Luck!