Residencias CABA Medicina exam-day guide
Residencias CABA Medicina · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the same document type you used at registration (typically DNI for CABA candidates). Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a photocopy is valid.
Exam registration / confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing your assigned sede, date, time, and any candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Know your sede and arrival time
Verify the exact venue address and the arrival window (often well before the start). Confirm the arrival cutoff with the provider; late entry policies vary.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (spare)
Bring at least two working pens in case one fails. Confirm with the provider whether answers must be in a specific ink color.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful if the answer sheet requires pencil marking or corrections. Confirm with the provider which writing instruments are permitted.
Analog watch (no smart features)
Many venues have no visible clock and phones may be collected. Confirm with the provider whether any watch is allowed.
Nothing electronic on your person
Leave smartwatches and phones off or stored as instructed. Confirm the provider's policy on phones, bags, and storage.
Hydration and a light snack
Bring water and something easy to eat if breaks are permitted. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the desk.
Read the full instructions before starting
Confirm the number of questions, time limit, scoring rule (e.g., penalty for wrong answers), and how to mark answers correctly.
Plan your route and backup transport
Arrive early; traffic and transit delays are common. Identify a backup route and a nearby place to wait.
Sleep and eat normally the night before
Avoid cramming new material late at night; prioritize rest and a normal breakfast.
Know the exam format and scoring
Review whether it is multiple choice, how many options, and whether unanswered items are penalized. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop expanding your syllabus. Review high-yield summaries, your own error log, and key algorithms or guidelines. Do timed practice sets under exam conditions and rehearse answer-sheet marking.
Confirm logistics: venue address, arrival time, ID requirements, and permitted items with the provider. Prepare your documents and materials in one bag.
Do a light review only. Pack your ID, confirmation, pens, and watch. Check transport and weather. Set two alarms. Sleep at your normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early, and avoid last-minute cramming of new topics. Keep your phone off or stored as instructed. Use the restroom before entering the room.
Read all instructions and confirm the time limit and scoring rule. Do a first pass answering confident items, flag uncertain ones, then return to them. Track time against question count. Transfer answers carefully and verify numbering before submitting.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID the provider requires and keep it visible on the desk. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not communicate with other candidates or look at others' papers.
Phones, smartwatches, and other electronics must be off or stored as instructed. Confirm the provider's device policy.
Do not bring unauthorized notes, books, or devices into the exam room. Confirm what reference material, if any, is allowed.
Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need to leave the room. Confirm the provider's policy on breaks and restroom access.
Mark answers exactly as instructed on the answer sheet. Confirm whether wrong or blank answers are penalized before guessing.
If you believe a question is flawed, note it and continue. Confirm with the provider how to report issues after the exam.
Do not remove exam materials from the room. Confirm the provider's rules on scratch paper and question booklets.