Iran Orthopedic Surgery Board Exam exam-day guide
Iran Orthopedic Surgery Board Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
National ID card plus a second photo ID
Bring your original national identification card (کارت ملی) and, if you have one, a second government-issued photo ID such as a passport. Confirm with the provider which exact documents are accepted and whether photocopies are refused.
Admission card / exam permit (کارت ورود به جلسه)
Print the permit from the registration portal once it is released. Check that your name, photo, exam site, and exam type (written vs. oral/clinical) are correct; report errors to the provider immediately rather than on exam day.
Site, date, and reporting time confirmed in writing
Re-check the venue address and reporting time on the official notice a few days before the exam, since sites and times can be reassigned. Confirm with the provider how early candidates must arrive before the gate closes.
Two or three dark blue or black ballpoint pens
Answer sheets are usually machine-read; use only the pen type the instructions specify and keep a spare. Pencil is typically only for marking the answer sheet if the instructions say so - confirm with the provider.
No electronic devices
Leave phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and calculators outside the hall or hand them in as instructed. Possession in the exam room is commonly treated as a violation; confirm the provider's exact rule and storage arrangements.
Plain clothing and no prohibited items
Avoid clothing with printed text or large metal parts that could slow security screening. Keep keys, coins, and jewelry minimal; confirm whether a wristwatch is permitted.
Hydration and a light snack for after the exam
Water and food are usually not allowed at the desk; plan to hydrate and eat before entering and after leaving. Confirm with the provider whether water bottles are allowed in the hall.
Plan the route and travel buffer
Do a dry run or map the route in advance and add at least 30–45 minutes of buffer for traffic, parking, and security checks. Identify a backup transport option.
Rest and sleep schedule for the final week
Shift study earlier in the day during the last week so your alertness peaks at the exam's start time, and protect 7–8 hours of sleep for the two nights before.
Review logistics for any oral or clinical station
If your exam includes an oral or practical component, confirm the dress code, what equipment is provided versus what you must bring, and the station format with the provider.
Emergency contacts and backup plan
Save the provider's contact number and a local emergency contact. If illness or an accident prevents attendance, know in advance whom to notify and what documentation is required - confirm the policy with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop starting new topics. Re-read your own condensed notes on high-yield orthopedic topics - fracture classification and management principles, compartment syndrome and open fracture protocols, pediatric orthopedics, spine and sports injuries, and implant/infection basics - and do one timed mixed set to rehearse pacing.
Re-verify every logistical detail: venue, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted items, and the permit. Print the permit and ID copies, and pack the bag the same day so nothing is left to the last minute.
Do a light review of formulas, normal values, and classification lists you tend to forget. Keep sessions short with breaks; avoid marathon cramming that erodes sleep.
Do a final 60–90 minute skim of summaries only, then stop. Lay out clothes, ID, permit, and pens by the door. Check the weather and confirm transport. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast, avoid heavy caffeine if you are sensitive to it, and leave with a generous buffer. Arrive early, complete security and registration calmly, and locate the restroom before entering the hall.
Read the cover instructions fully: number of questions, time allowed, marking rules, and penalty policy for wrong answers. Write your identifying details exactly as instructed, then start with a quick pass over the paper.
Work in passes: answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Allocate roughly one minute per question unless the paper states otherwise, and check the clock at each quarter of the time.
Stop new questions and secure what you have: confirm no answers are unmarked or mis-transferred, check that flagged items are resolved, and verify your name and sheet details. Do not change answers on impulse without a reason.
Note down topics you found weak while memory is fresh, for any retake or oral stage. Keep your permit and documents until results are released, and follow the provider's process for results and appeals.
Rules to check
Carry your original national ID and admission permit at all times in the exam area; candidates without valid identification may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider before exam day.
Electronic devices - phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and any unaided calculators or notes - must be left outside the hall or handed in as instructed. Possession in the exam room is generally treated as a violation.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on seating, timing, and answer-sheet handling. Do not communicate with other candidates, exchange materials, or leave your seat without permission during the exam.
Breaks are typically not permitted during the exam, and leaving the hall may not be allowed until you finish or the time ends. Confirm with the provider whether supervised restroom breaks are available and how they affect your time.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers carry a penalty, are set by the exam provider and stated on the paper or official notice. Read the cover instructions carefully and confirm the policy with the provider rather than assuming.
Any suspected cheating, impersonation, or use of prohibited materials may lead to disqualification and reporting to the relevant authority. If you believe an error occurred, raise it calmly with the invigilator and record it in writing.
If you are ill or cannot attend, notify the provider as early as possible and ask what documentation and options apply. Do not assume a make-up session exists - confirm the policy with the provider.