PMC Residency Entrance Exam study plan

Map every high-yield basic science concept (physiology, pathology, pharmacology) to a clinical scenario in internal medicine, creating a one-page summary per system.

Solve 120 mixed basic science MCQs under timed conditions, tagging each error by subtopic.

Build a spaced-repetition deck of 150 core facts (drug mechanisms, enzyme deficiencies, hallmark histology) and review it daily.

Explain the pathophysiology of the top 10 internal medicine presentations (e.g., heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome) in writing, linking each to at least two basic science principles.

Complete 200 system-wise MCQs in basic sciences and internal medicine, scoring each attempt and recording time per question.

Review all incorrect answers and write a two-sentence rationale for the correct option.

Create a one-page algorithm for interpreting common lab patterns (anemia, acid-base, liver enzymes, thyroid).

Summarize high-yield microbiology (gram-positive/negative, atypical, parasites) in a comparative table.

Outline the management of common surgical emergencies (appendicitis, bowel obstruction, trauma) and pediatric milestones in a single comparison chart.

Solve 150 MCQs in surgery and pediatrics, focusing on investigations and initial management.

Practice 20 pediatric growth-chart and developmental-milestone questions until 90% accuracy.

Write a checklist of pre-operative and post-operative complications for five major surgeries.

Compare and contrast the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hemorrhage in a decision tree.

Interpret 30 antenatal cardiotocography (CTG) and partograph scenarios with written conclusions.

Summarize national immunization schedules and notifiable disease reporting requirements in a one-page table.

Solve 100 MCQs in obstetrics/gynecology and community medicine, then review all errors.

List the diagnostic criteria (DSM-5 or ICD-10) for the five most tested psychiatric disorders and match each to a first-line treatment.

Explain the legal and ethical principles (consent, confidentiality, negligence) using five case vignettes.

Solve 80 MCQs in behavioral sciences, psychiatry, and forensic medicine, then write a one-line justification for each answer.

Draft a personal mnemonic sheet for psychiatric emergencies and medicolegal procedures.

Summarize the red-flag findings and initial management of common ENT and ophthalmology presentations (e.g., acute otitis media, glaucoma, retinal detachment).

Interpret 20 radiology images (X-ray, CT, ultrasound) and 10 anesthesia monitoring scenarios in writing.

Solve 80 MCQs in ENT/ophthalmology and anesthesiology/radiology, scoring each section separately.

Create a one-page table of anesthetic agents, their mechanisms, and key side effects.

Complete two full-length timed mock exams (200 questions each) covering all domains, simulating exam conditions.

Review every incorrect and guessed answer, categorizing errors as knowledge, interpretation, or time-management.

Revisit the weakest 20 subtopics from weeks 1–2 and write a concise summary for each.

Practice 50 'next best step' and 'most likely diagnosis' questions to improve clinical reasoning speed.

Take one final full-length mock exam and achieve a score at least 10% above the week-7 average.

Review all high-yield summary sheets and spaced-repetition decks, focusing only on flagged items.

Practice 30 rapid-fire questions per day for three days to build stamina and pacing.

Write a personal exam-day checklist covering timing, question triage, and stress management.