The SMLE is an exam that assesses your readiness to practice and/or proceed to
postgraduate training. It consists of 300 MCQs which may include up to 20 pilot
questions. It is a six-hour MCQ examination with scheduled breaks. It is divided into
three sections of 100 questions each with time allocation of 120 minutes for each part.
There are two scheduled breaks between section one-two and section two-three with a
pool total time of 45 minutes to be divided between these two breaks based on candidate
preference. These MCQs have four options from which the candidate will choose one
best answer.
The examination shall contain recall questions that test knowledge and questions with
scenarios that test other skills (interpretation, analysis, decision making, reasoning and
problem solving).
Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-5% in each category
Medicine 30%
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25%
Paediatrics 25%
Surgery 20%
One of the important strategies to get a high exam score are good preparation based on the blueprint with an active group study with learning from previous colleagues who took the exam.
I’m so happy for you on you big move and wish you all the best in your future endeavor.
References
-https://www.scfhs.org.sa/examinations/TrainingExams/OverallEntranceExam/Documents/SMLE%20Applicant%20Guide.pdf
–Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
TIPS
•There is no ONE best plan !
Go back to back to reference and know what are the content of the exams and likely questions to be asked from the blueprint from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and previous applicants who took the exam.
•Ask more than one examines, but not too many !
•Find a study buddy
•Be confident and define your goal
•Passing Vs High score
•You will go through ups and downs, completely normal
•No interruptions
•Focus on your defects/weaknesses
•Do not waste time on what you know
•Assess your performance objectively not subjectively
•Do self assessment exams couple of weeks ahead of your exam date
•You will never feel competent in everything.
•Read, Digest, Repeat, Repeat, and Repeat.
Do not hesitate to ask anything and I hope I can help you.
Hassan.sahhaf@gmail.com
https://t.me/MDmedicinesimple
I hope this talk helps you in your preparation for the exam.
I would be happy to read your thoughts and feedback.
If you find this is helpful, share it with your interested colleagues.
Best of luck.
Hassan
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