This half-day course is aimed at Wessex Core and Specialty trainees who are preparing for postgraduate exams. All trainees are encouraged to participate, as the course is suitable for those who have not yet sat exams, as well as those who have.

The course covers all aspects of exam preparation and exam technique. 

Participation will support trainees to succeed in their exams through careful planning and awareness of all the factors that underpin success.

Programme: The programme includes:

Understanding the 'exam game plan' which involves looking at:

• Study skills
• Time management
• Study planning
• Support networks
• Resources
• Motivation
• Wellbeing considerations
• Cultural issues

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Related courses: Once delegates have attended this course they are advised to attend ‘Exam Skills – Advanced Communication Skills for Oral Exams (using Video Enhanced Reflective Practice)’, to continue to develop further exam skills.

To help the participant to:

• Understand the breadth of factors that underpin exam success
• Consider study skills, revision planning, time management and motivation in more detail
• Focus on exam technique
• Consider strategies to support wellbeing during exams; in particular focussing on managing exam nerves and anxiety
• Consider cultural issues and how this may affect exam preparation