Study guides & exam insight.
Free resources for NAC OSCE candidates — written by the team behind the review manual.
NAC OSCE 2026 Exam Dates, Deadlines & Registration Guide
Both 2026 sessions confirmed: May 2 and September 19–20. Full deadline tables, nine test centres across Canada, accommodation requests, and a preparation timeline for each window.
How to Use the Calgary-Cambridge Framework on the NAC OSCE
The Calgary-Cambridge guide structures every clinical encounter. Here's how to embed it naturally so it improves your score without sounding scripted.
The 5 Station Types Every IMG Must Master Before Exam Day
The NAC OSCE tests more than clinical knowledge — it tests communication, ethics, and system fluency. A breakdown of the five types you'll face.
Breaking Bad News with SPIKES: A Station-by-Station Walkthrough
The SPIKES protocol appears in three or more stations of a typical NAC OSCE. Most candidates know the acronym — few know how to deploy it fluidly.
Canadian Guideline Alignment: What IMGs Need to Know
CFPC, CCS, CAEP, Choosing Wisely Canada — the NAC OSCE tests Canadian standards, not international ones. Here's what changes and what stays the same.