The date most desired and feared by general practitioners is getting closer and closer. It is the National Examination of Applicants to Medical Residencies (ENARM) that this year will be applied from September 25 to 30. Therefore, in a matter of weeks thousands of health professionals will put their future careers at risk.
If you plan to present the test this 2021 then we remind you to follow our list of possible clinical cases to be included. Although regardless of the year there are usually some mistakes and failures that applicants come to commit. Here we share some of the most frequent ones with the aim that you know them and do not happen to you.
Not planning study times
Right now it is quite difficult to want to study for ENARM 2021, although it is not a bad idea to start for next year. By this we mean that an exam of this magnitude requires months of preparation. You just have to remember that the test covers what was seen during all the years in the race.
Regardless of whether you plan to enroll in a support course or do it on your own, the important thing is to have a discipline. You must dedicate several hours a day to do a review but always with light breaks so as not to end up exhausted.
Not having a clear motivation
To be able to fight with greater force for something, you must have motivation. There must be something that encourages you to get it or else the chances of getting it decrease. In this sense, there are doctors who see ENARM as an obligation or simply get carried away because their colleagues are going to present it and they want to follow them.
A test of this level needs something more accurate and personal. You must bear in mind that your professional future depends on this exam. In addition, you must also be sure that you want a specific specialty. Otherwise, don’t be disappointed either because there are other paths you can take or simply focus on your career as a general practitioner.
Not planning the trip to the application site
As in 2020 this year there will only be four application sites across the country. Is about Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Villahermosa. In case you do not live in any of those cities, it is time to think about your trip and the place where you plan to stay. Do not leave it for the last minute to avoid inconvenience.
Do not bring your credential and registration folio to the exam
It may seem like an obvious or childish matter, but it is actually quite a common mistake that many applicants make. On the day of the exam there are two ESSENTIAL things that you must bring. First is an official photo ID and your name. While the second is your folio number. You will need both to enter so you must keep this point in mind.
Not being punctual on the day of the ENARM
When the exam day finally arrives, it is essential to be punctual and it is even advisable to arrive at the venue at least one hour before. Also take into account that you are not the only one but that there are thousands of other applicants and that generates long lines outside each venue. Remember that they are very demanding and just a minute late can cause you to be denied entry. If so, all your study effort and financial investment can go to waste.