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All 17 domains from the CICM Primary syllabus. Click any topic to read notes.
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Spaced repetition review or free topic practice.
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Resources & How To
A guide to using Intensivology, plus curated links for CICM Primary candidates.
How to use Intensivology
How the syllabus is structured
The CICM Primary syllabus is organised into 17 domains (A–Q), each divided into topics. Each topic has sub-pages covering the content in depth.
You can navigate to any topic via the sidebar. For each topic you should read the pages, ticking them off as you go, then attempt the MCQs and SAQs.
Spaced repetition MCQs
Every MCQ you answer is tracked using a spaced repetition algorithm (SM-2). Cards you find difficult come back sooner; cards you know well are spaced out over weeks.
Check the MCQ Practice page for your review queue. If you're all caught up, use topic or sitting filters to practice new material.
SAQ practice
The exam gives you 10 minutes per SAQ. The timer starts automatically when you open a question — write your answer, then reveal the model answer and mark yourself.
Self-grade honestly using the Nailed it / Almost there / Needs work buttons. This is the most important step: the exam rewards candidates who know what they don't know. Almost there and Needs work answers should be revisited.
Aim to attempt every SAQ in the bank at least once before your exam. Volume matters — the more you practise under time pressure, the more natural the format becomes.
Exam Readiness score
Your Exam Readiness % (visible on the Progress page once you've set your exam date) is calculated from four components:
- Syllabus coverage (25%) — topics marked complete
- SAQ volume (20%) — fraction of all SAQs attempted at least once
- SAQ performance (30%) — average self-grade on SAQs attempted in the last 30 days
- MCQ accuracy (25%) — ease factor across your answered MCQ cards
It goes without saying that this is an unvalidated and subjective score that is designed to be used as a rough guide only.
A suggested study approach
The most effective pattern is: read → test → repeat.
- Check your MCQ review queue each session before starting new topics
- Open a topic, read through each page, tick it off
- Do the topic MCQs immediately after reading to consolidate learning
- Attempt the SAQs — write first, then reveal and grade
- Revisit "Needs work" SAQs in the weeks before your exam
It's a marathon, not a sprint!
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