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It can feel overwhelming at times when preparing for Fellowship exams.

Here are some time-management tips that will help you stay calm, organised, and confident: https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-manage-your-time

Looking for great Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health resources to prepare for your exam(s)? Look no further than the RACGP and/or ACRRM for practical guidelines for delivering primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

RACGP: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/guidelines-by-topic/view-all-guidelines-by-topic/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health
ACRRM: https://www.acrrm.org.au/docs/default-source/all-files/ast-handbook-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health.pdf?210324

Constructive feedback is an important exam preparation tool for improving your Clinical Competency Exam (CCE) performance. Learn how to ensure you’re getting the right kind of feedback to make a difference.

See our blog, Why feedback can super-charge your CCE exam preparation. https://gpex.com.au/news/why-feedback-can-super-charge-your-cce-exam-preparation/

Learn practical strategies for coping with study stress and looking after yourself while studying. This free online program by This Way Up is aimed at university students, but the practical strategies and tips apply to anyone studying for important exams.

See: https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/student-wellbeing-program/

Research suggests that WHEN you study can optimise memory retention. The WHEN is just as important as WHAT you study.Here are a few practical tips:

Have optimal study periods- (50 minutes focused study with 10-minute breaks, ideally in the morning before noon:

Keep study sessions to 4 hours per session to optimise memory retention;

Complete practice tests in less-than-ideal settings and situations e.g. when tired or distracted to mimic exam stress conditions;

Start minimum 3 months before exam dates (preferably 5-6 months) – no cramming for exams;

Book short, regular study periods in your weekly calendar or diary (e.g. 1-2 hours daily, 5-6 days per week). This builds on your memory retention rather than allowing it to delay over the week with infrequent study sessions:

Set aside one day off per week from studying for self-care, social life and balance. )