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Title Slide. Preparing for the MICGP Examination. – Dr Hilary Allen. Preparing for the MICGP Exam. Suggestions Read the MICGP Handbook. Read the Core Curriculum for Irish GP Training. Compile your own study resource. Read Forum journal. Practice exam questions.

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  1. Title Slide Preparing for the MICGP Examination – Dr Hilary Allen

  2. Preparing for the MICGP Exam Suggestions • Read the MICGP Handbook. • Read the Core Curriculum for Irish GP Training. • Compile your own study resource. • Read Forum journal. • Practice exam questions.

  3. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Suggestions • Practice mock orals with your peers. • Think about cases and dilemmas • you have encountered in practice. • Consider applying a framework to topics.

  4. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Re-read the exam handbook. • Familiarise yourself with exam regulations and procedures. • Calculate how much time is allocated per question. • Remember you are responsible for handing back your exam answer book. • Check the exam location and arrival time. • Check transport options and allow plenty of time. • You may not be admitted if you are late. • Bring blue/black pens. You will be provided with pencils and erasers.

  5. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Do not need to bring paper with you. • Bring photographic evidence of identity, e.g. Driver’s licence/Passport. • Try to get a good night’s sleep. • The exam is based on the Core Curriculum and what you encounter in everyday general practice.

  6. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Attend exam centre at the arrival time indicated. • Sign attendance sheet as directed and show your Passport or Driver’s Licence. • Leave all bags, mobile phones, books and notes outside the exam room. • Sit in the allocated seat as indicated by your exam number.

  7. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Listen carefully to the Exam Invigilator and follow all instructions given. • Question papers are distributed and placed on desks facing downwards. • You must not commence reading the paper until instructed to do so. • Read all questions on the paper first before attempting to answer.

  8. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Before starting to write, calculate what time you will spend on each question. • When you have reached your self-allocated time, move on to the next question. • You must not communicate with other candidates during the exam. • Comply with all instructions given. • To leave the exam centre early you must seek permission. • You cannot leave the exam centre after 30 minutes to the end of the exam.

  9. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Oral Examination • Consists of 2 oral exams, each 20 mins. • Two different examiner pairs in each oral. • Usually 5 questions per oral. • Each oral separated by about 5 mins. • The oral may be videotaped for examiner training and exam development.

  10. Preparing for the MICGP Exam • Good luck and don’t forget your Exam • checklist! • Checklist for Written Papers • Passport or Driving Licence • Blue or Black Ink Pens • Letter with Exam Number • Checklist for Oral Examination • Passport or Driving Licence • Letter with Exam Number

  11. Click here to return to the Exam Orientation homepage. • Click here to review the Exam Handbook. • Click here to access module information.

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