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Official Documents

Primary Exam Syllabus
Official CICM objectives for the Primary Examination — the definitive guide to what's examinable.
cicm.org.au
Examiners' Reports
Post-exam reports detailing common errors and what examiners were looking for. Essential reading.
cicm.org.au

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Part One — LITFL
Life in the Fast Lane's comprehensive CICM Primary library. Excellent summaries across the full syllabus.
partone.litfl.com
Jenny's Jam Jar
Thorough notes and model answers formatted to demonstrate the efficiency required on exam day. The team also run the VMES mock exam series.
jennysjamjar.com.au
Deranged Physiology
The gold standard for depth. Alex Yartsev's encyclopaedic notes are unmatched for understanding the physiology behind the exam.
derangedphysiology.com
CICM Wrecks
SAQ-focused revision resource with model answers and exam technique tips from people who've been through it.
cicmwrecks.com

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ICU Primary PrepCast
Podcast series designed specifically for the CICM Primary, covering core physiology and pharmacology in an accessible audio format.
critcareedu.com.au

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