ABSTRACT
Passing specialist examinations in internal medicine is a difficult milestone for many doctors, but is a mandatory requirement for career progression. Pass rates in these examinations are generally low due to ‘high standards’ and ‘stiff competition’. Thorough preparation is essential and requires a broad knowledge of internal medicine. The pressures of a busy clinical job and nights ‘on call’ make it almost impossible for doctors to wade through heaps of large text books to acquire all the knowledge that is required to pass the examinations.
