Practice, Practice and then Practice some more. MRCPCH preparation is hard
work and requires as much practice as candidates can handle.
Prior to the MRCPCH 1 exam, review where the testing centre is and how
to get there, you don't want to be lost on the day of the exam. Remember
that if you are more than a half hour late to the examination centre you will
be refused entrance into the MRCPCH 1 exam.
Early on in your revision, make a study schedule. This way when the MRCPCH
examination is close, you will know what yet needs to be accomplished.
Don’t drink on the eve of the MRCPCH 1 examination, it will be difficult
enough without being hung-over and disoriented.
Don’t get too wrapped up in MRCPCH Part 1 revision that you forget
to send in the application with ample time. Send application in at least 2
weeks before application deadline, just to be sure it is received in time
and is not refused by the Royal College.
Register for a MRCPCH 1 residential course. This way you get intensive
revision and also meet other Junior Doctors with the same exam date as you.
You could meet some people and develop a helpful MRCPCH 1 study group that
would be beneficial in your revision.
Eat a large and balanced breakfast on the day of the MRCPCH1 examination.
It will give you the energy you need to proceed with the 5 hours of testing
ahead of you.
Don't give in to the pre-exam hysteria. Keep a cool head, and take
a couple minutes before the MRCPCH Part 1 examination to take some deep breathes
and calm yourself down. Don't listen to the pre-exam chatter; it can
only lead to stress.
Answer every question on the MRCPCH 1 exam; there are no negative markings
for a wrong answer, better to guess than to leave a question blank.
Make realistic MRCPCH 1 examination goals; don't overdo it, people
don’t get perfect scores. Just try your best and make sure to do amply
revision before hand and you will do fine. Try an online E-course demo from
MRCPCH.net at www.123doc.
Bring the proper supplies to the MRCPCH examination. Writing utensils,
your paperwork and a bottle of water.
Try some of the MRCPCH Part 1 online revision aids available to you. Try
an online e-course or buy several MRCPCH online E-Videos in the key specialties.
Pace yourself so you have time to reach all parts of the MRCPCH1 examination.
To help know how to pace yourself accordingly practice MRCPCH 1 mock-exams
before the actual examination.
Stay focused!! Remember there is life after the MRCPCH Part 1 examination!
Throughout the months of revision, remember to work hard and practice,
but to take well earned breaks as well. It will help keep your mind clear
and for you to better retain MRCPCH 1 information easier later.