Iran Specialty Board - Obstetrics & Gynecology exam-day guide
Iran Specialty Board - Obstetrics & Gynecology · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
National ID card (or the ID document the board specifies)
Iranian exams typically require the original national ID (kart-e melli) plus a printed admission card. Bring originals, not photocopies. Confirm with the provider which exact documents are accepted and whether a passport is allowed as a substitute if the ID is lost.
Printed admission card / exam entry permit
Download and print the permit from the registration portal once it is released; check that your name, photo, exam site, and session time are correct. If the portal does not publish it, confirm with the provider how entry is granted.
Two or three black ballpoint pens
Answer sheets are usually completed in black ink and machine-read. Bring spares; do not rely on the venue supplying pens.
Pencil, eraser, and a small sharpener
Useful if the answer sheet requires pencil shading or if you need to correct markings. Keep them in a clear bag if the venue restricts loose items.
Watch without smart features
Many Iranian exam halls do not provide a visible clock and phones are collected. A simple analog or non-connected digital watch keeps you in control of pacing. Confirm with the provider whether watches are permitted in your hall.
Clear plastic bag for personal items
Keeps documents and pens together and speeds up inspection at the door.
Water and a light snack for before/after the session
Eat and hydrate before entering; food is generally not allowed at the desk. Confirm with the provider whether water is permitted inside the hall.
Printed one-page formula and staging summary
For last-minute review outside the hall only. Leave it with a companion or in your bag before entry; notes inside the exam room are treated as prohibited material.
Confirmed route, departure time, and backup transport plan
Traffic in major cities is unpredictable. Know the exact building and gate, and aim to arrive well before the reported reporting time.
Phone fully charged but switched off and stored
Phones are almost always collected or must be powered off. Do not keep one on your person during the exam, even as a clock.
Rest and medication plan
If you take regular medication or have a documented condition requiring accommodation, confirm the procedure with the provider well before exam day rather than on the morning.
Emergency contact and site phone number
Save the exam center contact and a family number in case of delay or a document problem.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam notice: date, reporting time, address, permitted items, and scoring format. Print the admission card and check every detail against your ID. Resolve any mismatch with the provider immediately, since name or photo errors cannot be fixed on exam morning.
Do one full timed mock under exam conditions: same number of questions, same time limit, no interruptions. Use it to finalize your pacing rule, for example how many minutes per question and when to skip and return. Stop introducing new topics after this point.
Review only high-yield, error-prone material: obstetric emergencies (postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse), gynecologic oncology staging, contraception contraindications, and screening intervals. Use your own summary sheet, not new textbooks.
Walk or drive the route to the exam site at the same time of day as the exam to measure real travel time. Identify the exact gate and a nearby place to wait. Check weather and any road closures.
Prepare clothes in layers and comfortable shoes; halls are often cold or overheated. Set out the clear bag with ID, admission card, and pens so nothing is decided at the last minute.
Do a light review of your one-page summary and the questions you got wrong in the mock. Do not start a new subject. Stop studying by early evening.
Confirm transport and set two alarms. Charge the phone, then plan to leave it off and stored on exam day. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy caffeine after midday, and sleep at your usual time rather than much earlier.
Eat a normal breakfast, take only the medication you normally take, and leave earlier than the route test suggested. Carry the clear bag with ID, admission card, pens, pencil, eraser, and watch.
Arrive at the gate with margin. Go through inspection calmly, switch off and hand over the phone if required, find your seat, and confirm your name and seat number on the desk before the papers are distributed.
First pass: answer every question you know quickly and mark uncertain ones. Second pass: work the marked questions with remaining time. Third pass: transfer or verify all answers on the answer sheet and check numbering alignment before time is called.
If you are stuck, apply a hard cutoff per question, guess if there is no negative marking, and move on. Confirm with the provider whether wrong answers are penalized, because that changes guessing strategy.
Note down topics that felt weak while memory is fresh, but do not attempt to reconstruct or share question content. Wait for official results through the published channel.
Rules to check
Bring the original identification document and admission card specified by the board. Photocopies, expired documents, or a name mismatch can bar entry; if you are unsure which document is accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Electronic devices, including phones, smart watches, and earbuds, are generally prohibited in the exam hall and are collected or must be switched off. Do not keep any device on your person during the session.
Notes, textbooks, and any written material are not allowed at the desk. Leave your summary sheet outside the hall.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on timing, answer-sheet completion, and leaving the room. Do not begin before the start signal or continue writing after the stop signal.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not copy, photograph, or later reproduce exam questions. Content is confidential and misconduct can void your result.
Ask the invigilator before leaving for the restroom; breaks are usually not scheduled and may not be permitted during the session. Confirm with the provider whether any break is allowed.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the board. Confirm with the provider whether there is negative marking, how ties are handled, and when and how results are published, rather than relying on rumor.
If a document problem, illness, or disruption occurs, report it to the invigilator or site supervisor immediately and keep any record, since later appeals usually require same-day documentation.