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Printable worksheets for planning your preparation. Click Print / Save as PDF on any template, then choose "Save as PDF" in the print dialog to keep a digital copy.
12-week BCPS study planner
Exam date: ____________ Target hours/week: ______
| Week | Dates | Topics | Q target | Q done | Avg % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baseline 50-Q timed session · content outline | 50 | |||
| 2 | HTN · dyslipidemia · chronic coronary disease | 100 | |||
| 3 | Heart failure · ACS · arrhythmias · anticoagulation | 120 | |||
| 4 | Infectious diseases · stewardship · HIV | 150 | |||
| 5 | Endocrinology · nephrology · renal dosing | 150 | |||
| 6 | Pain mgmt · critical care · emergency med & toxicology | 150 | |||
| 7 | Pulmonology · gastroenterology · geriatrics | 150 | |||
| 8 | Neurology · psychiatry & mental health | 150 | |||
| 9 | Onc/heme · nutrition · women's health · peds · palliative · rheum · urology | 150 | |||
| 10 | Biostatistics · study design · drug info · pharmacoeconomics · safety | 150 | |||
| 11 | Full mock exam: 150 Q in 3 h 45 min + remediation | 150 | |||
| 12 | Retake missed questions · summary sheets · rest | — |
Disease-state one-pager
Disease state: ______________ Organ system: ______________ Guideline / year: ________
| Diagnosis / classification | |
|---|---|
| Treatment goals | |
| First-line therapy | |
| Alternatives / second-line | |
| Special populations (renal, hepatic, pregnancy, elderly, peds) | |
| Key drug interactions | |
| Adverse effects to monitor | |
| Monitoring parameters & frequency | |
| Patient counselling points | |
| Landmark trials | |
| Commonly tested pearls |
Missed-question log
Why did I miss it? K = knowledge gap · R = misread the question/case · T = ran out of time · C = changed a correct answer
| Date | Topic | Why | Key learning point | Re-tested ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekly study log
Week of: ______________ Focus: ______________________________
| Day | Topics reviewed | Hours | Questions | Score % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | ||||
| Tuesday | ||||
| Wednesday | ||||
| Thursday | ||||
| Friday | ||||
| Saturday | ||||
| Sunday | ||||
| Total |
Exam-day checklist
One week before
- ☐ Confirm appointment date, time and testing location
- ☐ Check the ID requirements and that your name matches your registration
- ☐ Take your last full-length timed practice exam
- ☐ Plan your route and arrival time
The night before
- ☐ Light review of summary sheets only, no new material
- ☐ Prepare your ID, confirmation and snacks/water for breaks
- ☐ Get a full night's sleep
On the day
- ☐ Arrive early
- ☐ Pacing checkpoints: ____ questions by hour 1 · ____ by hour 2 · ____ by hour 3
- ☐ Flag and move on. Come back at the end.
- ☐ Use your breaks