ABPS GI Endoscopy exam-day guide
ABPS GI Endoscopy · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The name must match your registration exactly. Confirm accepted ID types and whether a second form of ID is required with the provider. needs_review
Exam confirmation or admission permit
Print the confirmation email or save it offline on a permitted device. Confirm whether a digital copy is accepted or a printed copy is mandatory. needs_review
Provider contact and site logistics
Record the exam address, required arrival time, parking or transit plan, and a phone number for the testing site. Confirm the check-in window and late-arrival policy with the provider.
Current candidate handbook and format notes
Review the handbook version the provider sent you for exam format, timing, scoring, and permitted items. Policies can change, so verify details against that current version rather than relying on memory.
Comfortable professional attire
Wear layers and closed-toe shoes suitable for a practical setting. Confirm any dress code, lab coat, or personal protective equipment requirement with the provider. needs_review
Only provider-approved equipment
Bring only equipment the provider explicitly instructs you to bring. Do not assume instruments or supplies will be supplied or permitted. Confirm the allowed-items list in writing. needs_review
Simple non-smart watch or timing device
If timing aids are allowed, bring a simple watch without communication or recording features. Confirm whether watches are permitted in the testing area. needs_review
Personal medications and water
Bring necessary medications and water only if permitted. Confirm the rules for personal items and whether food or drink is allowed at your station.
Accommodation approval documentation
If you requested accommodations, carry the provider's approval letter or confirmation. Confirm how and when to present it at check-in.
Emergency contact and backup transport plan
Save an emergency contact and a backup transport plan. Confirm the provider's procedure if you are delayed or become ill before the exam.
Plan the day
Confirm all logistics in writing: date, time, site, ID requirements, permitted items, and break policy. Resolve discrepancies with the provider now rather than on exam day.
Assemble documents and equipment in one bag, print confirmations, and check travel time and a backup route. Keep review light and protect your sleep schedule.
Review practical skills and safety routines at a light pace. Avoid learning new material at the last minute and avoid cramming that reduces rest.
Recheck the site address, weather, and transit plan. Charge any permitted devices and pack your ID, permit, medications, and clothing.
Do a final light review of exam instructions and scoring information, set two alarms, and go to bed at a normal time.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate, and arrive early per provider guidance. Allow buffer time for check-in and unexpected delays.
At check-in, present your ID and permit, store prohibited items, silence devices, and follow staff instructions exactly.
Read each station or section's instructions fully, confirm time limits and scoring cues, and ask the proctor only for procedural clarification.
Maintain professional communication and safety, do not record or photograph exam content, and manage your remaining time deliberately.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted IDs and the exact-match policy with the provider.
Arrive within the provider's check-in window. Late arrival may reduce your time or forfeit your seat; confirm the late-arrival policy with the provider.
Turn off and store phones, smartwatches, and other recording or communication devices. Do not photograph, record, or share exam content.
Follow all proctor and site safety instructions. Do not communicate with other candidates about exam content during or after the test.
Breaks are governed by provider policy. Confirm whether breaks are scheduled, whether personal items are accessible, and what materials you may use during breaks.
Scoring and the pass standard are set by the board. Confirm the scoring method, weighting, and retake policy in the current candidate handbook.
Request accommodations only through the provider's approved process and present approval documentation at check-in as instructed.
If you are ill or an emergency occurs, notify site staff immediately. Confirm the provider's illness and rescheduling policy before exam day.