A repeatable weekly cycle
Four stages of preparation
Stage 1: Map your baseline
Try a small mixed set and record which study areas feel unfamiliar. Avoid judging your preparation from one score alone.
Stage 2: Study by area
Choose one area at a time. Read each case fully, answer the related questions and bookmark items that require another review.
Stage 3: Revisit weak decisions
Return to bookmarked cases and write down the clinical finding that changed the best answer. This creates a useful personal revision list.
Stage 4: Add timed practice
Use mock tests periodically. Increase the length only when you can maintain careful reading and consistent reasoning.