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Physical Examination

General Guide to NAC OSCE Physical Examination After taking a patient's history, a physical examination is usually the first diagnostic measure performed. This allows for an initial assessment of symptoms and helps determine potential diagnoses and next steps. Ideally, a complete physical examination should be conducted for every

Obturator sign

Psoas sign

Rovsing's sign

Blumberg sign (Rebound tenderness)

Murphy's sign

Asterixis

Physical Examination

Abdominal Examination

Palpitation

Tammy Robbins, a 48-year-old woman, has been experiencing heart racing and chest discomfort for the past three days. Conduct a focused history and physical examination. Vitals: BP 90/70 mm Hg, HR 146/min (irregular), RR 16/min, and temperature 37.5°C.

MIBI

NAC OSCE: Frequently Asked Questions

NAC OSCE: Frequently Asked Questions

Changes to the NAC Examination due to COVID-19 FAQs As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves in Canada and abroad, we continue to ensure we are doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, to be mindful of the impacts on the medical community and to ensure the safety of all

Chest Pain

Michael Smith, a 55-year-old man came to the clinic complaining of chest discomfort that has lasted for the past hour. Perform a focused history and physical examination. His vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 160/90 mm Hg, heart rate 96/min, respiratory rate 20/min, and temperature 37.5°C.

Counselling

Inform the patient * The medical condition is called “...” * Explain the pathophysiology * Consequences / complications of the condition! May happen again, may affect ability to do certain things, ... * Investigations that might be needed to conclude the condition OR to look for complications Preventive measures: e.g. modify the poly-pharmacy ... Treatment: life style

Communication Skills

The following points are listed to enable you to take an organized history of the patient. * Start with open questions and progress to closed questions throughout the history taking eg. What brought you in here today? * Build a rapport with the patient. * Use signposting: mention what you just covered and

History Taking

General Guide to NAC OSCE History Taking A candidate gets 2 minutes outside the station to read the clinical case scenario on the door before entering. It is essential to get yourself organized in these 2 minutes. To make the most of your time during the clinical exam, it'

NAC OSCE: Exam Information

NAC OSCE: Exam Information

What is the NAC? The National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) examination is a one-day test that is taken by international medical graduates (IMGs) and DO school graduates from the US who are applying to Canadian residency programs. The NAC exam was created to reduce the duplication of previous assessments for IMGs

NAC OSCE Exam Dates 2023

NAC OSCE Exam Dates 2023

Proposed dates for the NAC Examination – May 2023 sessionExamination dates*Examination centres*Saturday, May 6, 2023Alta. – Edmonton (English) Man.– Winnipeg (English) Ont. – London (English) Ont. – Ottawa (English and French) Ont. – Sudbury (English) Ont. – Toronto (English) Sask.– Saskatoon (English) *Centres and dates are subject to change. Important dates* – May 2023 sessionApplication