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Step 3a. Pass a medical knowledge test

Feb-2012
Now this is the part that gives butterflies in the stomach, and sends chills through the spine. Infact, this is the part I have been trying to know most about. The information about the test from socialstyrelsen defines the pattern, format, and composition of the test. It even clarifies how marks are distributed while conducting the clinical tests. It also includes a list of recommended litterature, in Swedish of course. And there lies the problem. Anyway, now that I am getting certain day by day that there is no other choice, I will have to read those books in Swedish only; I've started looking for the books. I found most of them at the university library and the city library but I would like to have my own ones which I can use and mark without a fear. That's just the way I study. I'm looking for used books on the internet, have even given an advertisement at www.blocket.se about the books I need. Hope to get my hands on my books soon.

Aug-2012
The next test is in September, but to apply for that I needed to clear Swedish B before July. Secondly, I would hardly have any time to prepare.
Now all I'm waiting for is to clear the Swedish B test, that's a requirement to apply for the medical test, then I can set off to prepare for it. Then hoping to apply in December for the February test. I also want to do a short "auskultation" at the hospital before the test, it is said to refresh the clinical methods.
September-2012 
Cleared Swedish B with MVG. Got the result/ betyg at home via post.
 
October-2012
I have registered for the medical test 11-13 th February 2013. Last day for applying is 1st December. I applied via internet (webbanmälan) at karolinska institutet's website ( ki.se > utbildning > AT/TEUS/TULE > TULE > Webbanmälan). You need a scanned copy of Swedish B result. I've bought the main books from www.blocket.se and www.kurslitteratur.se Now comes the challenge of studying for the test. Just 3 months left.
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