The Applied Knowledge Test is a MCQ summative assessment of the knowledge base that underpins independent general practice.\u00a0<\/p>
The AKT is a\u00a0computer-based test of\u00a0three hours and ten minutes duration comprising 200 question items. It is delivered three times a year at 150 Pearson VUE professional testing centres across the UK.<\/p>
Approximately 80% of question items will be on clinical medicine, 10% on critical appraisal and evidence based clinical practice and 10% on health informatics and administrative issues. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0AKT<\/em>\u00a0can be taken during or after the ST2 stage of\u00a0GP training<\/em>. A maximum number of four attempts will be permitted.<\/p> Best time is probably end of ST2 or beginning of ST3. Remember, you need some GP experience as there are GP-orientated questions!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n 1. Pick the right time for you for the exam, no one else can.<\/p> 2. Discipline. Start preparation\u00a0in plenty of time. An hour a day for 6 months is worth it!! If like me, you are a stress head, dont leave it to the last 1 month as you will have no free time and will make you very nervous!<\/p> 3. Make notes and concentrate more on your weak areas. Slow and steady- listen to your instincts, work more on your weak areas- I did the DVLA guidance, Stats questions, Paediatrics more than other areas as I felt they were my weak areas and it really paid off- I scored 96% on stats!! <\/p> 4. Read latest guidelines- especially Asthma, COPD, DM, DVLA, stats, Paediatrics etc. <\/p> 5. Exam is tough as too many questions, pace yourself, highlight questions you want to come back to and leave yourself at least 10 minutes at the end. <\/p>Non-urgent advice: <\/span>Some top tips<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div>