OMSB Emergency Medicine (OEEM) exam-day guide
OMSB Emergency Medicine (OEEM) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID document in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital ID.
Appointment confirmation and candidate number
Print or save the confirmation email showing your test date, time, and test centre or online-proctoring link. If your admission document lists a candidate ID, have it visible at check-in.
Confirm test format and venue logistics with the provider
Verify whether your sitting is at a Pearson VUE-style test centre or remote proctored, and confirm arrival time, parking, and allowed personal items directly with the provider. Do not assume a policy from another exam.
Review the current official blueprint and format
Confirm the number of items, time per item, and whether the paper is single-best-answer only or includes extended matching, EM-critical-appraisal, or OSCE-style components. The OMSB Emergency Medicine format can change between cycles; check the OMSB website or your programme coordinator.
Rehearse the on-screen interface and item navigation
Practise flagging, reviewing, and moving between items in the delivery platform used by your provider. Confirm whether backward navigation is permitted and whether answers can be changed before final submission.
Prepare permitted comfort items
Water, a light snack for scheduled breaks, and any medication you need. Confirm with the provider whether food, drink, and medication are allowed at the workstation or must be stored in a locker.
Sleep and travel plan
Plan to arrive with buffer time; late arrival may mean forfeiture of your seat. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and rescheduling rules in advance.
Clinical refresher sheet, not new material
In the final days, review your own condensed notes on resuscitation algorithms, toxicology antidotes, trauma priorities, paediatric dosing, and ECG rhythms. Avoid starting unfamiliar topics in the last 24 hours.
Accessibility or special accommodations
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other accommodations, confirm approval with the provider well before test day; approvals are rarely granted on the day.
Confirm scoring and results timeline
Ask the provider when results are released and whether a pass standard is criterion-referenced. Do not assume a specific pass mark; it is set by the provider and may not be published.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate handbook and confirm venue, start time, ID requirements, and permitted items. Reconcile any discrepancy by contacting the provider in writing.
Complete one timed full-length practice set under exam conditions to calibrate pacing. Review only the errors tied to high-yield topics: ACLS/ATLS priorities, sepsis, airway, toxicology, and common paediatric emergencies.
Consolidate a one-page formula and algorithm sheet: weight-based drug doses, fluid rates, Glasgow Coma Scale, and trauma triage criteria. Use it for rapid review, not memorisation of new content.
Stop heavy study by early evening. Confirm travel route and backup transport, charge devices, and set two alarms.
Prepare the ID, confirmation document, and comfort items in one bag. Check the provider's rules on watches, phones, and outerwear so nothing is confiscated at the door.
Sleep at your usual time. Avoid caffeine after midday and avoid alcohol; sleep is more valuable than one more question set.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, and arrive at the venue or log in early per the provider's instructions. Re-read your one-page sheet only; do not attempt new topics.
At check-in, present your ID and confirmation, follow the proctor's instructions, and store prohibited items as directed. If using a remote proctor, complete the system check and room scan before the scheduled start.
Read each stem for the question asked and the single best answer. Answer every item; if there is no penalty for guessing, never leave a blank.
Pace against the clock: note the time per item and check your position at the one-third and two-thirds marks. Flag uncertain items and return to them only if time allows.
Use scheduled breaks as instructed; confirm with the proctor whether the clock stops. Stretch, hydrate, and reset attention between blocks.
If a technical failure occurs, stop and notify the proctor immediately and record the incident; do not attempt to troubleshoot alone.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted ID types and whether a second form is required with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions on personal items, electronics, watches, and outerwear; unauthorised materials at the workstation may lead to invalidation.
Confirm the break policy before the test: whether breaks are scheduled, whether the clock stops, and whether food or drink is allowed at the desk.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test and do not discuss, record, or share item content afterwards; item security is a condition of sitting.
If the exam includes a written or practical component, confirm the scoring and moderation process with the provider; do not assume a published pass mark.
If you feel unwell or a technical fault occurs, notify the proctor immediately and ask for the incident to be logged; follow the provider's reporting procedure.
Request any accommodations well before test day; approval on the day is unlikely, and the provider's decision is final.
Verify all logistics and policies directly with OMSB or the delivery provider; this guide is not an official source and does not guarantee acceptance of any item.