Test Taking Strategies - National Emergency Medicine Board Review Course

Discover effective test-taking strategies for emergency medicine board exams in this 34-minute lecture by Dr. William Mallon, part of the National Emergency Medicine Board Review course. Learn how to approach different question types, manage time effectively, and avoid common pitfalls. Explore techniques for handling pictorial questions, research questions, and diagnosis questions. Gain insights on identifying wrong answers, understanding useful words, and dealing with red herrings and killer foils. Master strategies for tackling block questions, two-parters, and reading comprehension sections. Prepare for exam day with practical tips on arrival time, dress code, and managing exam anxiety. Enhance your ability to navigate the complexities of medical board exams and increase your chances of success.

Intro
Wrong Answer Questions
Pacing Yourself
pictorial questions
the question
the gloves are off
youre too jittery
dont lose sleep
what is osmolarity
how the questions are randomized
the English language
Arrive early
Dress comfortably
Block questions
Wrong answers
Useful words
Foils
Research Questions
Fat Questions
Diagnosis Questions
Red Herrings
Two Parters
Reading Comprehension
Concept Questions
Killer Foils