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What to Do and How to Pass Next Time](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/failed-the-psa-exam-what-to-do-and-how-to-pass-next-time/) - Failing the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) can feel discouraging, but it’s important to remember it’s not the end of the world. A proportion of students and foundation doctors don’t pass on their first attempt, but with the right preparation and mindset, you can turn this setback into success. The good news? You’ll have another opportunity - [Managing PSA Exam Stress: Tips for Staying Calm Under Pressure](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/managing-psa-exam-stress-tips-for-staying-calm-under-pressure/) - The next Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) is fast approaching on 20th March, and it’s normal to feel a mix of pressure and anticipation. However, managing stress effectively can make all the difference in your preparation and performance. Here’s how you can stay calm, focused, and confident before and during the exam. 1. 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For final-year medical students and foundation doctors, making smart use of the holiday period can pave the way for a confident start to the exam - [Preparing for the Prescribing Safety Assessment in 2025: What you need to know](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/preparing-for-the-prescribing-safety-assessment-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know/) - The Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) is a pivotal step in the journey for UK medical students and foundation doctors to demonstrate their prescribing knowledge, accuracy, and judgement. As the PSA 2025 exam dates approach, candidates must understand what’s involved, how to approach preparation and key resources to utilise. In this blog we will walk you - [PSA exam countdown: Your guide to the final 2 weeks of exam preparation](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/psa-exam-countdown-your-guide-to-the-final-2-weeks-of-exam-preparation/) - The first Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) of 2025 is just around the corner, taking place on Thursday, 30th January—earlier than in previous years. For final-year medical students and foundation doctors, this means starting the year with a critical milestone. Whether you’ve been preparing steadily or are just getting started, the next two weeks are crucial - [The Ultimate Exam Preparation Tool: Master your prescribing exams with a full 60-item paper](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/the-ultimate-psa-prep-tool-master-your-exams-with-bps-assessments-full-60-item-paper/) - As your prescribing exams approach, every tool in your preparation arsenal matters! 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So what’s included in each section and what will you need to do? - [From Stress to Success: A Student's Guide to PSA Exam Prep](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/from-stress-to-success-a-students-guide-to-psa-exam-prep/) - Preparing for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. As you gear up for this pivotal exam, it's natural to feel apprehensive. However, with the right approach and mindset, you can transform stress into success! In this blog post, we'll walk you through effective PSA preparation techniques that will get - [Why is the PSA Exam Beneficial to Students?](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/why-is-the-psa-exam-beneficial-to-students/) - If you’re a UK medical student, you’ll know that the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) exam is an important step on your journey towards becoming a qualified prescriber. 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At BPS Assessment, we understand the importance of creating high-quality assessments, which accurately assess the ability to prescribe medication safely and effectively. In this blog, we'll take you behind the scenes, giving you a glimpse of how our team - [What You Need to Know Before Sitting the PSA: More FAQs](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/what-you-need-to-know-before-sitting-the-psa-more-faqs/) - Preparing for the PSA (Prescribing Safety Assessment) can be a crucial step in your professional journey and is essential in order to progress to FY2, so it's natural to have questions. Let's address some frequently asked questions to ensure you're well-informed before the big day. 1. How many times can you sit the PSA exam? - [The 12 PSA Resources of Christmas: Your Prescription for Exam Success!](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/the-12-psa-resources-of-christmas-your-prescription-for-exam-success/) - 'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread the cheer than with the "12 PSA Resources of Christmas"! Whether you're a medical student or a foundation doctor gearing up for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) come the new year, we've got a festive lineup of resources that will make your exam - [Are you taking the PSA next year? Here's what you need to know](https://portal.bpsassessment.com/are-you-taking-the-psa-next-year-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Are you a medical student or foundation doctor gearing up for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) in 2024? Then, understanding the critical role this assessment plays in ensuring patient safety and your readiness to prescribe medications is crucial. 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