Our NAC OSCE Preparation Course is the most comprehensive in Canada. With Live
in-person and online Zoom classes, it helps you improve your
NAC OSCE score and skill set. NAC OSCE Preparation Course at Sure Success includes live classes as well as video recordings of all lectures, so that you may review them whenever you choose until the day of your exam. Our NAC OSCE Preparation course includes Mock tests, cases with SPs/volunteers, critical feedback, training materials, and practice sessions to help you improve your skills. Those interested in enrolling in the NAC OSCE Preparation Course are invited to
attend a free session. There's no obligation.

In our NAC OSCE Preparation course, you will be able to take mock tests and case studies in addition to receiving critical feedback and course materials.

NAC OSCE Preparation with Canada's Best
The NAC OSCE Preparation Course at Sure Success is designed in accordance with the most up-to-date guidelines, helping you to prepare for the exam, strengthen your skillset, and boost your chances of getting a higher score. We're Canada's best. Get in touch today!

NAC OSCE candidates have an uphill battle to improve their abilities. Sure Success offers weekend and weekday classes to help you familiarize yourself with the procedure and get a head start on your preparation.

Whether you're an IMG looking for the NAC OSCE preparation or a full-time worker with a busy schedule, this is the course for you. You'll get access to our NAC OSCE Preparation Course materials and video recordings of our live sessions via Zoom...allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience.
In-person as well as online NAC OSCE preparation course is offered via Zoom, allowing our students to stay connected regardless of whether they are in Mississauga, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa or any part of the world.

NAC OSCE Preparation In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
We at Sure Success Canada are happy to provide a learning environment that is both highly interactive and patient-centered. Whether you join us online or in person, you can count on us to help you prepare for the NAC OSCE in a professional and timely manner.

What is NAC OSCE?
The NAC OSCE is a clinical examination conducted by the National Assessment Collaboration in Canada. NAC OSCE accesses the knowledge, skill-set and clinical approach that are required of an International Medical Graduate (IMG) to transition into a private clinical practice as well as postgraduate medical training in Canada.

How long is the NAC OSCE exam?
The NAC OSCE is a one-day exam that determines your preparedness to enter a Canadian residency program. NAC OSCE exam consists of 10-12 clinical stations that present and evaluate clinical scenarios and problems with a SP (Standardized Patient) seen in regular medical practice as well as in hospital settings. All candidates rotate through the same series of stations. You have to spend 11 minutes in each station with 2 minutes in between. Each station may have either one or more components of history taking, counseling, physical exam followed by a question and answer session with the examiner (around 3 minutes).

There are several tasks that may be asked for you to complete in each
station. You may be required to complete one or more of the following:

• History taking
• Verbally describe a physical exam
• Manage a patient problem
• Counselling a patient/family member
• Answer SPs questions
• Summarize and present findings
• Read or reference materials pertaining to a patient including chart, test results or medication
• Interact with nursing staff

There are two sittings of the NAC OSCE exam each year around March and September. Passing the QE1 first, is no longer a prerequisite. In other words you may take the QE1 after the NAC exam. The deadline to apply for either the March or September exam is usually several months ahead.

At Sure Success we cover and practice diagnosis, history taking skills, empathy, counseling, post-encounter questions and discussions, and how to take verbal physical exams, all according to up-to-date Canadian guidelines.

We create an environment that is as close to the real exam setting as possible including experienced SPs, examination tables, necessary tools, x-ray images, instructor evaluations and more. We work with you to enhance your skills in multiple areas such as communication, organization, history taking, data interpretation, language fluency, physical examinations, investigations, diagnosis and treatment plan and management.

Students practice basic bedside manners and how to interview SPs while maintaining Canadian Ethical standards and the required confidentiality.

We also focus on body language, physician approach, effective communication with patients, physical examinations, timing and sequencing of history. We assist to prepare scripts and practice high yield clinical scenarios for the NAC OSCE Exam. We also hold focused strategy sessions and frequent mock examination sessions in small groups (6-8 physicians per group). 

The most common error those who are preparing for NAC OSCE do is that they study for it as if it is a college course, i.e., on their own. But studies have shown that the more sense perceptions are involved in learning, the better is the outcome because your memory tends to retain the acquired concepts longer compared to when only reading and comprehension are used.

When you study on your own, you tend to only read and remember the concepts; whereas with us, you not only read but will have a chance to practice i.e., speaking as well as listening, taking notes, learning current guidelines as well as sharing notes with your peers. On top of that, all of our lectures are recorded, and you may keep them until your exam date, watch as many times as you like. And you don’t have to record them, we will record and send you the recorded video to your Google Drive, that way you can also save the disc space in your computer. 

NAC OSCE Preparation Course Lecture Highlights

• Highly interactive, patient-focused learning environment - whether you attend online or in-person.
• All materials are in accordance with the most up-to-date Canadian guidelines.
• Practical hands-on experience through a Standardized Patient (SP)/volunteer class component.
• Mock exam sessions and post-encounter questions preparation.

• Cutting-edge software and technology including studio mics to ensure voice clarity during lectures.

What is the NAC-OSCE preparation course at Sure Success Canada?
The NAC-OSCE preparation course is designed to help international medical graduates prepare for the National Assessment Collaboration Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC-OSCE) through live interactive classes, structured clinical practice, and exam-focused coaching. Students learn how to approach common clinical scenarios, communicate effectively with standardized patients, and perform well in the OSCE exam format.
Classes are offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Sessions are simulcast live, allowing candidates to attend either at the Mississauga campus or remotely from anywhere in the world.

How long is the NAC-OSCE course?
The course is approximately three months long, but it runs continuously, meaning there is no fixed start or finish date. Students may join the course at any time and continue attending classes until their exam date.

Can I attend a trial class before enrolling?
Yes. Sure Success Canada offers a free NAC-OSCE trial class so that candidates can experience the teaching format before registering.

Are classes online or in-person?
Classes are offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Sessions are simulcast live, allowing candidates to attend either at the Mississauga campus or remotely from anywhere in the world.

How many classes are held each week?
The NAC-OSCE course includes three classes per week:
• Saturday: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST (in-person and Zoom)
• Monday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST (Zoom)
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST (in-person and Zoom)
All times follow Toronto local time (EST).

What materials are included in the NAC-OSCE course?
Students receive access to:

• Live interactive classes
• Videos of Missed Classes**limit twelve (12) classes
• A PDF book of reading materials
• Membership in a private WhatsApp study group
• Automatic enrollment in -2 week Crash Course (Boot Camp) prior to the Exam

Are classes recorded?
Classes are primarily conducted live and interactively.
If a student misses a class, a recording of that session may be provided upon request, subject to certain restrictions.

Do you offer a crash course before the exam?
Yes. Students enrolled in the NAC-OSCE program are automatically enrolled in a crash course during the two weeks before the NAC exam, which includes daily classes to help reinforce key exam strategies and clinical scenarios. Besides the daily classes candidates are welcome to practice from 9AM-9PM during the Crash Course period inside our campus.
During the crash course, a kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, tea, coffee, and refreshments will be available.

Clinical Observership – FAQ

Do you offer a clinical observership program?
Yes. Sure Success Canada offers a 12-week Clinical Observership in a Family Medicine clinic where participants can interact with patients under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Will I receive a reference letter after the observership?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a reference letter, which can be included in their résumé/CV when applying for residency.

Will this clinic be my referee for residency applications like CaRMS and ERAS?
Yes, this family clinic will serve as your referee when you apply for a residency program in Canada (CaRMS) or the USA (ERAS). You may also include the Observership in your résumé/CV.

Who can apply for the observership?
The clinic requires participants to have successfully passed either the MCCQE Part I or the NAC-OSCE examination before applying.

Where is the observership offered?
The observership is currently offered at an affiliated Family Medicine clinic in the Mississauga/Greater Toronto area.

What is the cost of the NAC-OSCE course?
The fee for the NAC-OSCE preparation course is:
$1,999 CAD + tax