Akt 18

[smalltowntxgasdoc]

Approaching the AKT 18 exam, and wanted some advice. For the critical care, ambulatory and pacu directed questions, what sources shoud I use to focus my studies. Any other advice for these sections? Thanks!

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[Pilot Doc]

Approaching the AKT 18 exam, and wanted some advice. For the critical care, ambulatory and pacu directed questions, what sources shoud I use to focus my studies. Any other advice for these sections? Thanks!

why would you study for the akt?

 

[Pooh & Annie]

why would you study for the akt?

Seriously. I'm suprised a CA2 would ask about studying for an AKT.

 

[pgg]

why would you study for the akt?

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.

 

[CambieMD]

Seriously. I'm suprised a CA2 would ask about studying for an AKT.

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.

Cambie