Internat en Odontologie exam-day guide
Internat en Odontologie · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name spelling specified in your convocation. If the name on your registration differs from your ID (accents, married name, order of names), contact the organizing body before exam day to correct it.
Convocation / admission notice
Print or download the convocation showing your candidate number, date, time and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or a digital version is accepted.
Confirmation of venue, room and arrival time
Re-check the address and building entrance the day before. Arrival and gate-closing times are set by the provider; confirm them on your convocation rather than assuming.
Travel plan and backup route
Plan to arrive with a comfortable margin before the stated reporting time. Identify a fallback route and a nearby place to wait.
Writing materials permitted by the provider
Bring only what the instructions allow (e.g., black/blue pens). Confirm whether pencils, erasers, highlighters or correction fluid are permitted or banned, and whether paper or materials are supplied.
Watch (non-connected, analogue or simple digital)
Many practical exams have timed stations. Confirm with the provider whether a wristwatch is allowed and whether smartwatches or phones are prohibited in the exam room.
Personal protective equipment for practical stations
For clinical or simulation stations, bring clean, compliant PPE (e.g., white coat, safety glasses, mask, gloves) as specified. Confirm the exact dress code and whether PPE is supplied by the centre.
Instruments or materials if the provider requires candidates to bring them
Some practical exams require candidates to bring specified instruments or a kit. Verify the exact list and any sterilization or labeling requirements with the provider; do not assume.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Confirm whether food and drink are allowed in the waiting area and whether breaks are scheduled. Avoid heavy meals before long practical sessions.
Medication and personal essentials
Bring any prescribed medication you may need and inform staff if you have a documented accommodation. Confirm the provider's policy on bringing personal items into the exam room.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart devices, notes and study material are typically banned in the exam room. Confirm the provider's rules on storage and on penalties for prohibited items.
Review the provider's candidate instructions the evening before
Read the conduct, timing, scoring and appeals information one final time so nothing on the day is a surprise. Confirm any point you are unsure about directly with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the convocation and the provider's candidate handbook. Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted materials and dress code. Resolve any open questions with the provider now, not on the day.
Do a final logistics check: transport, travel time, backup route, and where you will wait. If travelling, confirm accommodation and check-in details.
Prepare and pack your kit: ID, convocation, permitted writing materials, PPE or instruments as specified. Lay everything out so nothing needs deciding later.
Shift to light, active review of practical procedures and station formats rather than new material. Practise timed run-throughs of the tasks you can rehearse without equipment.
Confirm the venue and reporting time once more and check transport for disruptions. Pack your bag completely and place it by the door.
Rehearse the practical sequences you will be asked to perform (e.g., instrument handling, infection-control steps, communication with a simulated patient) at a calm pace, focusing on order and safety.
Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol and late caffeine, and aim for a full night's sleep. Set two alarms.
Eat a proper breakfast, dress per the provider's dress code, and leave with your packed kit. Arrive before the stated reporting time; gate-closing rules are strict, so confirm them in advance.
On arrival, follow signage and staff instructions, present your ID and convocation, and store prohibited items as directed. Do not discuss station content with other candidates.
Listen carefully to the briefing and read each station's instructions fully before starting. Note the time allowed per station and manage it deliberately.
Work safely and in the correct sequence: identify the task, follow infection-control and ergonomic steps, and state your actions clearly if a station is assessed on communication or reasoning.
If you make a mistake, correct it calmly and continue; do not spend a whole station redoing one step. If equipment fails or instructions are unclear, raise your hand and ask the invigilator.
Use scheduled breaks to hydrate and reset. Do not discuss station content with other candidates, and return to your seat within the stated time.
Follow the provider's instructions for leaving the venue and for returning any supplied equipment. Keep your candidate number safe in case results or appeals require it.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID specified in your convocation and keep it visible on the desk if instructed. Confirm with the provider what to do if your ID is lost or the name does not match your registration.
Arrive before the stated reporting time. Late-entry and gate-closing rules are set by the provider; confirm them in advance and do not assume you will be admitted after the deadline.
Phones, smartwatches, notes and study material are normally prohibited in the exam room. Confirm the provider's rules on storage, on-device use and penalties for prohibited items.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and station supervisors. If a station's instructions are ambiguous, ask before starting rather than guessing.
For practical or clinical stations, comply with the provider's dress code, PPE and infection-control requirements. Confirm whether PPE and instruments are supplied or must be brought.
Breaks are taken only when scheduled. Confirm the provider's policy on leaving the room, toilet breaks and access to water or food during the exam.
Do not communicate with other candidates about station content during or between stations. Confirm the provider's rules on discussing the exam afterwards.
Scoring, weighting of stations and pass criteria are set by the provider. Confirm the published scoring rules and the procedure and deadline for any appeal or query rather than relying on hearsay.