1. Preparation For Examinations
Nadia Al Wardy
Head, Medical Education Unit
College of Medicine & Health Sciences
SQU

3. Methods of Exams in the College
Written
MCQ
EMI
Short Answer ….
Practical / Clinical
Spotter
OSCE
Short Cases
Long Cases
Assessment Policy, Regulations and Guidelines

4. Details of exams should be provided by the course coordinator

5. So How Do I Prepare for Exams?

6. During the Semester / Year
Start at the beginning of the course
Take notes then review and organize on the same day
Review at least once a week
Prepare
Print slides before lecture
Take additional notes alongside slides
Star or take note of slides your teacher emphasizes
Take good notes
Give yourself at least a week before a test to study for it. Make a schedule so that you can fit in time to study along with your other activities.
Plan your Study time

7. During the Semester / Year
Allocate material to study for every study session
Start by studying what you find most difficult
Make a summary of your notes so that you have something quick to refer to before the exam
Plan what you will study during your study time
Things the lecturer has emphasized are likely to come up on an exam
A chance that questions which have come up in tutorials and quizzes will be repeated in final exam
Anticipate what questions the instructor will ask

8. During the Semester / Year
Review tests you have taken in the course
Since exam questions are not released, ask your instructor to go over your previous exam papers with you
Get Feedback
Ask your lecturer for sample questions and style of questions which will come up on the exam.
Get as much practice as possible
Familiarize yourself with the structure and guidelines of the test

9. Consolidate your learning Focus on the big picture
The Day Before the Test
Consolidate your learning
Focus on the big picture
Eat well
Rest well
Be confident

10. Answer the question first
During the Exam
Pace yourself
Focus on the question
Answer the question first
Don’t leave it blank

11. During the Exam Make educated guesses Use your spare time
Don’t doubt yourself
DO NOT PANIC