1. What is the easiest way to pass exams?

From the perspective of a mentor guiding GP trainees, the easiest path to passing your exams is the one you plan deliberately, rather than hoping for a shortcut. That means:

• Begin early and follow a structured revision schedule rather than cramming at the last minute.

• Use exam aligned resources and practise actual exam style questions so you are familiar with the format.

• Convert your clinic cases into purposeful revision: after each session reflect on what you saw and tie it back into guideline review.

• Focus on what you do correctly and refine your technique, as well as your knowledge base.
  In short, consistency and deliberate practice make the process easier and more predictable.

2. What strategy will you use to prepare for the exam?

As a mentor speaking directly to you, I recommend a three phase strategy:

1. Foundation phase: Map out your timeline, 6 to 12 months ideally, identify your weaker areas in the GP curriculum, and select your core resources, for example Therapeutic Guidelines, RACGP Red Book, National Immunisation Handbook.

2. Integration phase: Turn your day job into study. After each clinic day, choose 2 to 3 cases, review them via current guidelines, and practise exam style questions related to them. Join a weekly discussion or peer group for accountability.

3. Simulation and refinement phase: In the last 2 to 3 months run timed full mixed exams, AKT style, KFP style. Review every wrong answer or time pressure issue. Practise under realistic conditions, 4 hour blocks. Use this for fine tuning time management, question technique, and your ability to perform under exam conditions.

3. What are KFP questions?

KFP stands for Key Feature Problem. According to the current exam information from the RACGP, the KFP is designed to assess clinical reasoning and decision making in the context of Australian general practice. The exam format now includes 70 multiple selection questions, each beginning with a clinical vignette, stem, and followed by several possible responses. You must shade the correct number of options requested, a wrong or extra selection can incur a small penalty, for example 0.35% [1]. The key features are the critical steps in managing a clinical scenario, for example what to ask next, what investigation to order, what management is most appropriate, not simply recalling facts. As your mentor, I emphasise: when you practise KFP questions, think like the exam writer: safe, practical, evidence based decisions you would make in a busy GP clinic.

4. What is the format of the AKT exam?

The AKT, Applied Knowledge Test, is a multiple choice exam that tests applied clinical knowledge in general practice. According to the RACGP guide, it comprises 150 single best answer questions, completed in 4 hours, 3.5 hours plus a universal allowance of 30 minutes [1]. All questions hold equal value, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. As your mentor I advise you to practise timing of approximately 1.6 minutes per question so you do not run out of time. Good question technique and efficient decision making are just as important as knowledge in this format.

5. gp exam success stories, What is the hardest exam in the medical field?

In the context of Australian general practice, many candidates regard the KFP as one of the harder written examinations because it tests deep reasoning under tight time constraints and with multiple selection types, rather than rote recall. That said, as a mentor I remind you that difficulty depends on your preparation: if you build targeted reasoning skills and exam technique, no exam is insurmountable. Other specialties may report even tougher high stakes assessments, but the key takeaway is: treat the exam you face, in this case the RACGP exams, with respect, prepare deliberately, and the hardest label becomes less relevant.