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why would you study for the akt?
Seriously. I'm suprised a CA2 would ask about studying for an AKT.
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Given all of the threads on SDN about residents being fired or abused, I'm surprised that anybody needs to ask why having a good score on a nationally standardized exam is desirable.
I think that you should prepare for any exam that you sit. From my days as an IM intern I remember that an intern interested in cardiology would learn everything about that topic way before they became a fellow. Many pgy-1 people in anesthesia have been told not to stress out about learning anesthesia during their internship. This is bad advice.
Likewise, a strong showing on the AKT-18 is a nice self confidence booster and will give you an idea of the effectiveness of your reading.
A given anesthesia residency program will teach you how to deliver a safe anesthetic. You have to pass the ABA exam on your own. Preparation for the ABA exam should start before day one. I realize that some will label my views as being extreme.
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