CMG Medicina General exam-day guide
CMG Medicina General · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (documento de identidad)
Bring the same original ID document you used at registration. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted (DNI, passport, or foreigner ID) and whether a photocopy or expired document is rejected. Name and photo must be legible and match your registration data.
Admission or confirmation document
Print or download the exam admission/confirmation showing date, time, venue, and your candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital version on your phone is accepted.
Exam venue and access route confirmed
Reconfirm the exact building, entrance, floor, and room the day before. Many hospital or university venues have multiple entrances and slow security checks. Plan to arrive well before the stated reporting time; confirm with the provider how early doors open and whether late arrivals are admitted.
Permitted writing materials
Bring several blue or black ballpoint pens and a pencil plus eraser if the answer sheet is machine-read. Confirm with the provider whether pencils, erasers, sharpeners, or highlighters are allowed at your table, since some centers supply all materials.
Analog watch (no smart features)
Many exam rooms lack a visible clock. A plain analog or basic digital watch helps you pace without relying on invigilator announcements. Confirm with the provider whether any watch is permitted and whether phones must be switched off and stored away.
Clear water bottle and light snack for after the exam
Hydration helps concentration. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed at the desk and whether there is a scheduled break; if breaks are not permitted, plan fluid intake accordingly. Keep the snack for after the session so it does not violate desk rules.
No prohibited electronic devices
Leave smartwatches, phones, headphones, and any wearable device switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider the exact policy on phones and whether possession at the desk, even switched off, is treated as misconduct.
Review the official instructions and scoring rules
Read the current candidate instructions for your call: number of questions, time allowed, whether wrong answers are penalized, and whether questions can be flagged and revisited. Confirm with the provider, as these rules can change between sittings.
Rest and logistics plan
Arrange transport and, if the venue is far, overnight accommodation near it. Avoid starting the exam after a short night. Confirm with the provider whether parking or cloakroom facilities exist so you do not carry unnecessary items into the room.
Medical or special-needs arrangements
If you need extra time, a separate room, medication access, or other accommodations, verify that approval is confirmed in writing before exam day. Confirm with the provider the deadline and the procedure for bringing medication or food into the room.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, reporting time, and ID requirements with the provider. Re-read the official candidate instructions for question count, timing, and penalty rules. Do a final review focused on high-yield areas and your own error log rather than new material. Prepare the documents and materials you will bring and place them in one bag.
Do one timed practice block under exam conditions to calibrate your pace per question. Then stop heavy study. Check transport schedules and, if needed, accommodation. Get a normal night's sleep; avoid changing your routine drastically.
Reconfirm the exact room and entrance. Lay out ID, admission document, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, water, and clothing for the next day. Eat a familiar meal, avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not attempt to learn new topics overnight.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive at the venue with margin for security and registration, and use the restroom before entering. Keep phones and smart devices off and stored as instructed. Once seated, read the cover instructions carefully and note the start and end times.
Do a first pass answering questions you know quickly, flagging uncertain ones. Watch your pace against the clock and leave time to return to flagged items. Read each stem fully, watch for negatives and 'except' wording, and transfer answers to the answer sheet exactly as required. If a question seems ambiguous, choose the best-supported option and move on; do not leave blanks if there is no penalty for guessing, but confirm the scoring rule first.
Verify that every answer is marked in the correct position on the answer sheet and that your candidate data are filled in. Check flagged questions only if time remains. Stop writing immediately when instructed.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your registration; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether expired or copied documents are refused.
Arrive before the stated reporting time. Confirm with the provider the cutoff after which candidates are not admitted and whether any time lost is made up.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider whether possession at the desk is treated as misconduct even if the device is off.
Follow invigilator instructions exactly on seating, materials, and timing. Do not communicate with other candidates during the session; confirm with the provider what constitutes prohibited communication.
Confirm with the provider the break policy, whether water or food is allowed at the desk, and whether you may leave the room during the session and under what escort.
Confirm with the provider whether wrong answers are penalized and whether unanswered questions score zero, and adjust your guessing strategy accordingly.
Use only permitted writing materials and do not bring notes, books, or any unauthorized aid into the room; confirm with the provider whether personal belongings must be left in a cloakroom.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disturbance during the exam, report it to the invigilator and confirm with the provider the procedure for filing a formal incident report after the session.