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Hannah Bills¹, Jonathan Kaufman¹

¹Department of General Paediatrics, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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Fellowship examinations in paediatrics are stressful but crucial for foundational knowledge. Study groups offer vital peer support, benefiting trainees during exams and their future careers.

Keywords:

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Medical Education
Paediatric Training

Background:

Fellowship examinations are a significant source of stress for trainees.
These exams are essential for establishing core knowledge in paediatrics.

Purpose of the Study:

To reflect on the role of study groups in fellowship examinations.
To highlight the benefits of peer support in paediatric training.

Main Methods:

Qualitative reflection on the experience of fellowship examinations.
Discussion of the impact of peer support networks.

Main Results:

Study groups provide essential peer support during stressful examinations.
Collaborative learning enhances academic fortitude and endurance.

Conclusions:

Peer support within study groups is invaluable for fellowship exam success.
The benefits of study groups extend beyond examinations, aiding long-term career development in paediatrics.