Poor OKAPs to passing WQE success stories? Adjusting my study strategy.
Hey everyone,
Recent fellowship grad here. To be blunt, my OKAP scores throughout residency were pretty disappointing (consistently below average/lower percentiles). Standardized multiple-choice tests have never been a huge strength, and I struggled to find a study rhythm that stuck while balancing clinical duties.
I have the next 7-8 weeks off before my new job to study. I am sitting in September and the anxiety from my past OKAP performance is definitely creeping in.
I want to completely revamp my approach and would love to hear from anyone who turned things around after poor OKAPs and cleared the WQE on their first attempt. What changed for you? How did you modify your test-taking or study habits?
I went to a community program for residency and I do believe that fund of knowledge is a primary issue for me.
My current game plan for the next few weeks is:
Going through the AAO Academy PowerPoint presentations for high-yield content reviews.
Grinding OphthoQuestions (doing a comprehensive pass + making flashcards on incorrects).
Supplementing with the BCSC Qbank for secondary reinforcement.
For those who made a big comeback, does this look like a solid baseline strategy? Are there specific sections of the BCSC text I should absolutely read cover-to-cover instead of just relying on question banks?
Any advice, study schedules, or success stories would be massive right now. Thanks in advance.