Título de Especialista em Geriatria (SBGG / AMB) exam-day guide
Título de Especialista em Geriatria (SBGG / AMB) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the original document the exam provider specifies (typically a government-issued photo ID). The name must match your registration. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Admission/registration confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your test location, session time, and candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital version is acceptable.
Exam-day instructions and rules document
Re-read the provider's candidate handbook the day before, especially the list of prohibited items and the procedure for reporting a problem during the test.
Location and route plan
Confirm the exact building and room, not just the city. Check transport schedules and plan to arrive well before the reporting time; the provider sets the cutoff for late arrival, so confirm it in advance.
Simple, layered clothing
Dress in layers so you can adapt to room temperature. Avoid clothing with large logos or text that could complicate identity checks.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Rules on food and drink inside the testing room vary. Confirm with the provider whether items may be brought into the room or must be stored outside.
Personal medication and necessary items
If you need medication, water, or an assistive device during the test, request any accommodation in advance. Confirm with the provider what must be declared and how to access items during breaks.
Storage plan for personal belongings
Phones, smartwatches, bags, and study notes are usually not allowed at the desk. Plan where they will be stored; confirm with the provider whether lockers are available or belongings must stay with a companion.
Rest and logistics for the night before
Protect sleep, avoid last-minute cramming of new material, and set two alarms. Confirm the reporting time once more so you do not rely on memory.
Backup plan for delays
Identify a backup route and a contact number for the testing center. If a delay occurs, follow the provider's instructions for notifying the site rather than assuming you will be admitted late.
Review of format and time allocation
Know the number of questions, the total time, and whether sections are timed separately. Confirm these details with the provider, as they can change between editions.
Plan the day
Stop introducing new content. Review high-yield summaries you have already studied: common geriatric syndromes, medication safety, functional assessment, and the topics your program emphasized. Do one timed practice set to rehearse pacing, then review only your error patterns. Confirm travel, lodging, and the exact testing address.
Check the provider's website for last-minute notices about the test site, schedule, or required documents. Prepare the ID and confirmation in a single folder. Confirm with the provider any question about accepted ID, permitted items, or accommodations.
Do a light review of summary notes only, then stop. Lay out clothing, ID, confirmation, water, and snacks. Set alarms and plan to arrive early. Eat a normal meal, avoid excess caffeine, and prioritize sleep over additional study.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and recheck the route and reporting time. Leave earlier than strictly necessary to absorb transport delays. Leave study material at home or in storage; do not plan to review in the waiting area if the provider prohibits notes on site.
Follow staff instructions for identity verification and seating. Turn off your phone and store it as directed. Read the orientation instructions carefully, note how to flag a technical problem, and ask staff only about logistics, not content.
Do a quick scan of the instructions and note the time budget per question. Answer straightforward items first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. For long clinical vignettes, identify the key finding and the question being asked before reading the options. Use breaks as permitted; confirm the break policy with the provider beforehand.
Reserve time to transfer or verify answers if the format requires it, and to check that no question was left blank unless the scoring penalizes wrong answers. Confirm with the provider whether unanswered items or wrong answers are penalized.
Note anything relevant for a future attempt while it is fresh, but do not attempt to reconstruct or share exam content. Follow the provider's instructions on when and how results will be released.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and items the provider explicitly permits. Phrase any uncertainty as a question to the provider: confirm with the provider whether phones, watches, notes, or food are allowed in the testing room.
Your registration name must match your ID. If your documents differ (for example, a name change), contact the provider before test day to confirm the accepted documentation.
Arrive by the reporting time stated in your instructions. The provider sets the late-arrival cutoff and whether late candidates are admitted; confirm this with the provider rather than assuming flexibility.
Follow all instructions from invigilators about seating, belongings, and communication. Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not share or reproduce exam content afterward.
Breaks are governed by the provider's rules. Confirm with the provider whether breaks are scheduled, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during a break.
If a technical or personal problem occurs during the test, raise it immediately with staff and follow their documented procedure; do not attempt to resolve it silently.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and may change between editions. Do not rely on secondhand claims about cut scores or penalties; confirm the current rules with the provider.
If you require an accommodation, request it well before test day and follow the provider's approval process. Do not assume an accommodation will be granted on site.