Egyptian Board Anesthesia exam-day guide
Egyptian Board Anesthesia · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Primary photo identification
Bring the original, unexpired ID document (national ID or passport) that matches the name on your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a photocopy is permitted; do not assume a driving licence is accepted.
Admission permit / exam card
Print or download the admission document issued after your application is accepted. Check that your name, exam date, and venue are correct; contact the provider immediately if anything is wrong. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Venue and reporting-time confirmation
Re-check the exact building, hall, and reporting time on the official notice 24 hours before the exam. Arrive early to allow for security checks and document verification.
Station and scenario list for the practical section
Review the published list of stations or scenarios (for example airway, regional anaesthesia, monitoring, resuscitation, machine check) and rehearse the sequence for each. If no official list is published, confirm the format with the provider.
Personal anaesthesia equipment you are expected to handle
Practise assembling and checking an anaesthesia machine, breathing circuit, supraglottic airway, laryngoscope, and syringe pump until each step is automatic. The exam tests hands-on fluency, not just knowledge.
Clinical clothing and footwear
Wear clean, comfortable clinical attire and closed, non-slip shoes suitable for standing through multiple stations. Confirm with the provider whether a white coat, scrubs, or a specific dress code is required.
Stethoscope and small personal items
Bring a stethoscope if the provider permits personal equipment. Leave smart watches, phones, and bags in the designated area; confirm the provider's policy on personal items before the day.
Hydration and a light snack
Practical exams can run for several hours with short breaks. Bring water and a snack that can be eaten outside the exam hall, unless the provider states otherwise.
Rest and travel plan
Plan the route to the venue, including traffic and parking, and aim for a full night's sleep. Being late is one of the few problems that cannot be fixed on the day.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the examination office's contact number in case of illness, transport failure, or a document problem on the morning of the exam.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate instructions and the station or scenario list. Rehearse each practical sequence aloud with a colleague, including machine check, airway rescue, and safe conduct of regional blocks. Prepare and pack your documents and clothing. Stop learning new material and consolidate what you already know.
Confirm the venue, reporting time, and transport plan. Lay out ID, admission permit, stethoscope, and clothing. Check the provider's website or email for last-minute changes. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol and late caffeine, and sleep early.
Eat a proper breakfast and hydrate. Leave with enough margin to arrive at least 30–45 minutes before the reporting time. Carry only the permitted items; leave phones and smart watches behind or switch them off and store them as instructed. Re-read your one-page summary of station sequences while waiting.
At each station, read the instructions fully before acting. Introduce yourself, state what you are doing, and verbalise safety checks such as machine check, drug and concentration check, and patient monitoring. Manage time: if a station is going badly, finish the essential safety steps and move on. Treat examiners and simulated patients with professional courtesy. At the end, note any station you found unclear and report it to the provider only through the official channel.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID and admission documents specified by the provider. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before the exam day; candidates without acceptable identification may be refused entry.
Arrive before the reporting time stated on your admission document. Late arrival may result in loss of your place or reduced time; confirm the provider's late-arrival policy in advance.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices into the exam hall unless the provider explicitly permits them. Store them as instructed; possession in the hall may be treated as misconduct.
Follow all instructions from examiners and invigilators. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not discuss station content with candidates who have not yet sat the exam.
Perform every practical task with patient safety as the priority. Verbalise checks and precautions; a technically correct action performed without safety checks may lose marks.
Use only the equipment and consumables provided at each station unless the provider permits personal items. Do not remove equipment or examination materials from the hall.
Breaks and movement between stations are controlled by the invigilators. If you need to leave for illness or another emergency, raise your hand and wait for instructions; do not leave the hall unaccompanied.
Scoring and pass standards are set by the provider and are not negotiated at the venue. If you believe a station was conducted unfairly, report it through the official appeals or feedback process after the exam, not to the examiners during the test.