The September 2015 NAC OSCE is available to those who have passed the MCCEE in March 2015.
The exam consists of variety OSCE stations where you will be tested on your communication skills, physical exam skills, and therapeutic knowledge. Seeing as most individuals will complete this exam during or after their 4th and final year of medicine the exam should require about 30 days of focused study. It is possible to complete this study during a core or elective rotation. Listed below are items you should be comfortable doing and familiar with the associated knowledge. This should help you plan the time you will need to prepare for the NAC OSCE
- Physical exams – including special tests and peripheral signs/symptoms
- Neurological
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Peripheral Neurological/Vascular Exam (i.e. Diabetes
- Obstetric
- Gastrointestinal including liver and kidneys
- Musculo-skeletal – Knee/Shoulder/Back/Neck/Hand
- MMSE
- Depression Screening
- Common Pediatric Hx (a pediatric physical exam is unlikely for this OSCE)
- Social Hx – smoker/alcoholic/sexual health – be aware of all possible questions/treatments/coaching regarding these issues
- Be able to diagnose the most common items for the above exams/history stations and what tests you require.
Please note, this OSCE is drastically different from the USMLE Step 2 and will require more advanced preparation. You should be able to function as a GP in this exam, talking to, examining, making a diagnosis, as well as treatment/further tests.
