Medical examinations are difficult and I was a victim of repeat. Cutting off distractions and other engagements helps one to focus better.

You're right, the syllabus looks exhausting. I remember reading mountains of documents only to have a question from a single sheet of handouts.

Relaxing with social activities do help also.

Funny, we used to have results of previous exams pasted on the board while writing another examination. We were mentally tortured.

At some point, failing became habitual for some of us, I just never accepted that I was a failure.

Congrats and I wish you grace and favour in sojourn within and beyond medical school.

Thank you for sharing. Nice to meet you.