It could be argued that choosing the right time to sit a specialist exam is the single most important decision in determining whether an attempt is going to be successful.
Many doctors aim no higher than to just pass their specialist exams. If you're not aiming for a prize, surely the exam is a hurdle that needs to be cleared. So why not just aim for a pass?
A common approach to preparing for clinical exams is for doctors to practise as many different topics as possible. The rationale is that the more topics you prepare, the less you will be suprised on the day of the exam. This seems to make good sense, but what if there are underlying issues that limit[...]
The ACEM fellowship clinical exam starts next week. Avoid the temptation to ramp up your study now. Take your foot off the gas and take care of yourself. Good luck!