MFPHMI Part I exam-day guide
MFPHMI Part I · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the exact name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which specific ID forms are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Admission or scheduling confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email/letter showing your test date, time, and location or remote-testing link. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Know your test format and timing
Re-read the official candidate handbook so you know the number of questions, whether sections are timed, and whether you can move back and forth between questions. Confirm any details you are unsure of with the provider.
Permitted calculator or reference materials
Check the official policy on whether any calculator, formula sheet, or reference material is allowed and in what form. Do not assume; confirm with the provider.
Personal items plan
Plan for keys, phone, wallet, and outerwear to be stored per site rules. Phones are typically prohibited in the testing room; confirm storage arrangements with the provider.
Comfort and medical needs
If you need medication, food, or accommodations during the test, arrange approval in advance. Confirm the accommodation and break policy with the provider.
Route and arrival plan
Know the exact address or remote-testing requirements and plan to arrive early. Confirm the recommended arrival time with the provider rather than guessing.
Remote-testing setup (if applicable)
If testing remotely, verify computer, camera, microphone, internet, and a private room meet requirements, and run any required system check in advance. Confirm all technical requirements with the provider.
Rest and logistics the night before
Protect sleep, set two alarms, and prepare clothing and items the night before to reduce morning stress.
Review-only study materials
Bring nothing into the test room to study; use only permitted materials during any designated breaks. Confirm break rules with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review high-yield summaries and your own notes, re-read the official candidate handbook for logistics, and confirm your test location or remote setup. Resolve any open questions with the provider now, not on test day.
Do a light timed practice set or two to keep pacing sharp, then prioritize sleep. Avoid cramming late into the night.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and permitted items. Confirm travel time and, for remote testing, that your equipment and room meet requirements. Set alarms and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and arrive early per the provider's recommended time. Leave prohibited items behind or stored as directed. Do a brief calming routine rather than last-minute cramming.
Read each question fully, answer confidently, and flag uncertain items to revisit if the interface and timing allow. Watch the clock and keep a steady pace. Use breaks only as permitted and return promptly.
If a technical or personal issue arises, notify the proctor immediately and follow their instructions. Do not attempt to troubleshoot in ways that violate testing rules.
Rules to check
Present valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID in the name used at registration; confirm accepted ID forms with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor instructions and site or remote-testing rules; unauthorized materials, devices, or notes in the testing area are prohibited.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not discuss or share exam content afterward, per the provider's confidentiality agreement.
Use only breaks that are explicitly permitted; confirm the break policy and whether the clock stops during breaks with the provider.
Understand the scoring and pass standard from the official handbook; do not rely on unofficial sources. Confirm any details you are unsure of with the provider.
If you need accommodations, request and confirm them well before test day; do not assume they will be granted on the spot.
Report any technical problems or rule concerns to the proctor immediately and follow their resolution process.