Morocco Medical Residency Exam exam-day guide
Morocco Medical Residency Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Print the convocation (convocation au concours)
The summons showing your exam centre, date, time, and candidate number. If the portal allows re-download, print two copies and save a PDF on your phone. Confirm the exact wording of what the convocation must contain with the organizer (Ministère de la Santé / CHU faculty running the concours), since formats vary by year and centre.
National identity card (CIN) or valid passport
Bring the original photo ID used in your registration. Check that it is unexpired and that the name spelling matches your file exactly. Confirm with the provider whether a driver's licence or student card is accepted as a substitute; do not assume.
Registration/payment receipt and any candidate file documents
Some centres ask for the receipt or a stamped file at the door. Keep them in one transparent folder with the convocation so you are not searching at the entrance. needs_review: the exact document set differs by faculty and year, so confirm the list with your centre.
Several black ballpoint pens plus a spare
Answer sheets are usually filled by hand. Bring at least three black pens of the same type, tested beforehand, and avoid gel or erasable ink unless the instructions permit it. Confirm the permitted ink colour with the provider.
Pencil, eraser, and a small sharpener
Useful if any section uses a grid or machine-read sheet where you must shade answers. Keep them in a clear pouch if transparent containers are required.
Simple non-programmable watch
Many exam rooms have no visible clock and phones are usually collected or banned. A basic analogue or non-smart digital watch helps you pace sections. Confirm with the provider whether watches are allowed in your centre.
Nothing written on your hands, arms, or clothing
Remove or cover notes, formula sheets, and any writing on skin or cuffs before entering. Invigilators may treat visible annotations as suspected cheating even if unrelated to the exam.
Water and a light snack for before/after the session
Long sittings can run several hours. Drink normally beforehand but avoid excessive caffeine. Confirm with the provider whether water bottles are allowed at the desk; if not, leave it for the break.
Plan the route and arrival time
Do a dry run or check the route the day before. Aim to arrive well before the stated reporting time, since security checks and ID verification queues can be long. Confirm the reporting time with the provider, as it is usually earlier than the start time.
Know your candidate number and centre code by heart
Write them nowhere that could be mistaken for notes; memorise them or keep them only on the convocation. You may need them to find your assigned room or seat.
Leave prohibited items at home or with a companion
Phones, smartwatches, earphones, Bluetooth devices, and study notes should not enter the hall. If there is no secure storage, arrange for someone to hold them. Confirm the provider's policy on phone storage.
Review the official instructions notice one final time
Re-read the notice published with the convocation for the exact rules on calculators, timing, and answer-sheet format. needs_review: rules change between sessions, so treat the current official notice as the only authority.
Plan the day
Confirm logistics: re-download and print the convocation, verify the exam centre address and reporting time, and check your ID is valid and matches your registration. Re-read the official instructions on permitted items and answer-sheet format. Stop learning new material; instead review your own summary sheets and high-yield lists for short, timed blocks, and sleep on a normal schedule.
Do one full timed simulation under exam-like conditions (no phone, fixed duration, hand-filled answer sheet) to calibrate your pacing. Afterwards, correct it and note only the recurring error types, not every fact. Prepare the transparent folder with convocation, ID, receipt, and pens, and set out clothes and transport plan.
Light review only: skim summaries and mnemonics, then stop early. Check transport times, fuel or tickets, and the weather. Eat a familiar meal, avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not start new topics or stay up late; a rested brain outperforms an extra hour of cramming.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and arrive at the centre well before the reporting time. Go through the ID and security check calmly, locate your room and seat, and confirm the answer-sheet instructions before the start. Switch off and hand in your phone if required, and use the toilet before the session begins.
Read the instructions and check the total number of questions and the time limit. Do a first pass answering questions you know, flagging uncertain ones, and never leaving a blank if there is no penalty for wrong answers (confirm the scoring rule with the provider). Watch the clock at fixed checkpoints, transfer answers to the sheet as you go or in scheduled batches, and reserve the final minutes to verify that every answer is recorded and legible.
Do not linger on specific questions with other candidates; it rarely changes the outcome and adds stress. Note the date and channel for results publication from the official source, and keep your convocation and candidate number until results are out.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your registration and the printed convocation; entry is normally refused without them. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and what to do if your ID is lost or being renewed.
Arrive before the stated reporting time. Candidates arriving after the start may be excluded or admitted only under conditions set by the invigilator; do not rely on being let in late.
Phones, smartwatches, connected devices, earphones, and any notes must stay outside the hall or be handed in as instructed. Possession at the desk can lead to disqualification even if the device is off.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on filling the answer sheet, including candidate number, ink colour, and shading method. An incorrectly identified sheet may not be graded.
Do not communicate with other candidates, pass materials, or look at another candidate's paper during the session. Suspected cheating is handled under the concours disciplinary rules, which can include cancellation of the session.
Breaks are usually limited and controlled; confirm with the provider whether you may leave the room during the session and whether escorted toilet breaks are allowed. Plan fluids accordingly.
Scoring and any penalty for wrong answers are set by the organizing body for that session. Confirm the rule before the exam, as it determines whether you should guess on unanswered items.
Keep the convocation and your candidate number until results are published, and check results only through the official channel named by the organizing body; ignore unofficial result claims.