Work through about 2,000 MCQs in four weeks, weakest topics first, then sit one Grand Mock on day 29 to see where you stand. This is a rush plan. If you have more time, take it.
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Why a one-month plan
Not everyone has six months. Some doctors get an exam slot at short notice, some start late, and some want to keep the cost down. This page sets out the approach a number of our candidates have followed: work through the question bank hard for about four weeks, then sit one Grand Mock under real exam conditions.
What our data shows
- The question bank has more than 3,000 published MCQs.
- Of the 50 users who have answered questions on the platform, 6 answered more than 2,000, and 4 of them did so inside a single 35-day window.
- Users with more than 1,000 answers average about 67% correct across the bank.
- They did not finish the whole bank in a month, and that is fine. The aim is coverage of high-yield material, not 100% completion.
- Candidates have passed the SMLE using this approach. These are small numbers from our own platform, not a pass rate.
The 30-day plan
| Days | Focus | Daily target |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Mixed 40-question blocks to find weak areas. Read every explanation. | About 80 MCQs a day |
| 4–21 | Topic by topic through the bank, weakest topics first. Redo flagged and wrong questions. | 70–90 MCQs a day |
| 22–26 | Timed mixed blocks, plus high-yield notes and flashcards on weak topics. | 80–100 MCQs a day |
| 27–28 | Light revision of notes and mistakes only. | No new questions |
| 29 | Grand Mock in one sitting, with real timing and no pausing for lookups. | 1 full mock |
| 30 | Review the mock, then rest. | No new questions |
Followed as written, these targets add up to roughly 1,900 to 2,360 questions, including repeats of the ones you got wrong.
Rules that make it work
- Explanations matter more than the answer. A question you got right for the wrong reason is a miss.
- Redo wrong answers within 48 hours.
- Do not chase 100% of the bank. Chase the topics where your accuracy is lowest.
- Sit the Grand Mock only once you have put the weeks in. It is a measurement, not a study tool.
Why the Grand Mock comes last
The Grand Mock is a full 200-question exam in the SCFHS format. Your result is shown on the same 200–800 scale as the official SMLE, with a percentile, so it shows which areas to fix if you still have time. It is an estimate from a practice exam and does not predict your official score.
What it costs
- Basic for one month is SAR 89 and covers the question bank. Across 2,000 questions that is about SAR 0.04 per question.
- Pro for one month is SAR 119 and adds the high-yield notes and flashcards used in days 22–26.
- The Grand Mock is a separate purchase, currently SAR 149.
Who this is for
- A good fit: you are short on time, have a solid clinical base and want structure and a reality check.
- Not a good fit: you are starting from zero with no clinical revision. Allow longer than a month.
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<table>
<caption>One-Month SMLE Sprint</caption>
<thead><tr><th>Days</th><th>Focus</th><th>Daily target</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>1–3</td><td>Mixed 40-question blocks to find weak areas. Read every explanation.</td><td>About 80 MCQs a day</td></tr>
<tr><td>4–21</td><td>Topic by topic through the bank, weakest topics first. Redo flagged and wrong questions.</td><td>70–90 MCQs a day</td></tr>
<tr><td>22–26</td><td>Timed mixed blocks, plus high-yield notes and flashcards on weak topics.</td><td>80–100 MCQs a day</td></tr>
<tr><td>27–28</td><td>Light revision of notes and mistakes only.</td><td>No new questions</td></tr>
<tr><td>29</td><td>Grand Mock in one sitting, with real timing and no pausing for lookups.</td><td>1 full mock</td></tr>
<tr><td>30</td><td>Review the mock, then rest.</td><td>No new questions</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Source: <a href="https://smlerevise.com/smle-30-day-plan">SMLEREVISE One-Month SMLE Sprint</a></p>More free help: the SMLE registration and exam guide (PDF) and the SMLE topic difficulty report. SMLEREVISE is not affiliated with SCFHS or Prometric.