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MedCognito’s NAC OSCE preparation course gives internationally trained physicians everything needed to perform at their best — physician-led clinical stations, live sessions, mock exams and detailed performance feedback from Dr. Nana Yaw Amo Broni and his team.
The National Assessment Collaboration Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC OSCE) is a critical national exam for medical students and graduates preparing for Canadian residency applications and relevant assessment pathways. Administered by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), it assesses your clinical skills, communication, and decision-making abilities through a series of timed, structured stations — each simulating a real patient encounter.
Unlike written knowledge exams, the NAC OSCE tests how you perform in the room. Your ability to take a focused history, conduct a physical examination, communicate clearly with patients, counsel effectively, and reason through a clinical problem under time pressure is what determines your result.
For IMGs, the NAC OSCE is also required for most CaRMS residency applications — making it a critical step not just for licensing, but for your path to residency in Canada. MedCognito’s course prepares you for every station, from the most common presentations to the ones that trip candidates up the most.
Who should take the NAC OSCE?
12 clinical stations, each 11 minutes long — one case per station, rotating through different clinical presentations.
Approximately 3.5 hours including transition time between stations. Each 11-minute station is structured and timed.
History-taking, physical examination, clinical decision-making, patient communication, counselling, and clinical documentation.
The NAC Examination is offered in English, with French available at designated centres.
Candidates may take the NAC Examination a maximum of 3 times and cannot take it in consecutive sessions.
NAC requirements vary by province and residency program. Check the current CaRMS and program-specific criteria before applying.
Through the Medical Council of Canada portal at mcc.ca after completing eligibility verification. Register early — testing windows fill quickly.
MedCognito was built specifically for internationally trained physicians — every station, every scenario, every piece of feedback is calibrated to what IMGs find most challenging on the NAC OSCE.
Every lesson, mock station, and scenario is aligned to the NAC OSCE blueprint. No filler. No guesswork. Just targeted preparation that moves you toward a pass.
Realistic mock stations with timed conditions — so you arrive at the test centre familiar, not flustered. The surprise is the only thing we remove.
Expert guidance, personalised feedback, and a community of IMGs preparing alongside you — so you never lose momentum during the weeks of preparation ahead.
MedCognito doesn’t stop at the NAC OSCE. Students move on to TDM prep, CaRMS coaching, and PRA support — all within the same trusted environment.
One structured platform — every resource aligned to the exam, nothing that wastes your time.
Comprehensive video coverage of every clinical domain tested on the NAC OSCE — history-taking, physical examination, counselling, communication, and emergency management — all structured around the MCC blueprint.
Interactive live sessions with Dr. Broni and the MedCognito team — walking through high-yield stations, common pitfalls, and the clinical reasoning the NAC OSCE rewards. Recordings available for every session.
Full-length mock OSCE sessions under timed, exam-like conditions. Receive detailed personalised feedback on your performance at each station — so you know exactly what to fix before exam day.
Station-by-station structured frameworks, opening lines, history templates, and clinical checklists — the practical tools that help you move efficiently and confidently through every 11-minute encounter.
A structured week-by-week study plan built around the NAC OSCE domains — telling you exactly what to study, in what order, and at what depth so you arrive at exam day fully prepared.
Join a private community of IMGs preparing for the NAC OSCE alongside you. Practice with peers, share station experiences, stay motivated, and benefit from the insight of students who have passed before you.
The physician who built MedCognito — and who leads the NAC OSCE course himself.
Dr. Broni is a practising Canadian family physician and the founder of MedCognito. As an internationally trained physician himself, he navigated the Canadian licensure pathway firsthand — and built MedCognito to give every IMG the structured, expert-led preparation he wished he’d had access to.
For the NAC OSCE specifically, Dr. Broni brings a deep understanding of what the exam actually rewards — not just clinical knowledge, but the communication style, patient-centred approach, and structured clinical reasoning that Canadian examiners are looking for. His students consistently credit his clarity and the practical frameworks he provides as the reasons they passed.
Choose your plan and enrol today. Your full video library, downloadable study plan, and student community are available immediately on day one.
Work through the clinical domains with live sessions, structured frameworks, and mock stations — building confidence and fluency at each type of encounter.
Complete full mock OSCE sessions, receive personalised feedback, target your remaining weak stations, and walk into exam day ready to perform.
Real words from internationally trained physicians who prepared with MedCognito and passed.
“Dr. Broni, I passed my NaC OSCE… I can’t be more grateful… Thank you so much and big thanks to the MedCognito team”
“Dr. Broni, I passed the NAC. I used your recorded videos for my preparation. Thank you for your support. “
“Hello Dr Broni, Happy Sunday. Against all odds, I received mercy from God and passed my NAC OSCE. Much gratitude to Dr. Prosper, Dr. Edwin, Dr. Nana, Dr. Emmanuel and the technical team. Your materials greatly helped me and also the mocks at the end. Thank you for all you and your team have done”
“Hello Dr. Broni, it’s me again. here to say a big thank you. MCCQE1-September 2024- passed.
NAC May 2025 – passed. All thanks to medcognito. But hey you ain’t done with me as yet, TDM Loading”
“Hi Dr. Broni, I hope everything is great with you. I can’t express my deepest gratitude to our God and to you for MedCognito and everything you are doing for us, just a little penny! Thank you and your entire team.
I appreciate you, my appreciate you, my children appreciate you…. Remain blessed”
“Dr Broni, I passed my NAC. Despite joining the classes 6 weeks before the exam. Thanks so much for your support. “
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Common questions from IMGs preparing for the NAC OSCE with MedCognito.
The NAC OSCE consists of 12 clinical stations, each lasting 11 minutes. Each station simulates a patient encounter — testing your ability to take a history, perform a physical examination, make clinical decisions, counsel patients, communicate clearly, and handle emergency presentations. Total exam time is approximately 3.5 hours. The exam is available in English only and administered at designated testing sites across Canada.
Yes. Most Canadian residency programs require NAC OSCE results as part of a CaRMS application. A strong NAC OSCE score demonstrates clinical readiness to residency programs and is a meaningful differentiator in a competitive match process. MedCognito's course prepares you to perform at your best on the first attempt, which has the greatest impact on your CaRMS application.
The Medical Council of Canada permits a maximum of 5 attempts at the NAC OSCE. Given this limit — and the impact of first-attempt performance on CaRMS applications — it is essential to be as thoroughly prepared as possible before your first sit. MedCognito's structured preparation and mock exams are specifically designed to maximise your readiness for the first attempt.
MedCognito operates on a rolling intake — you can enrol and start immediately, any time. Upon enrolment you receive instant access to the full video library, downloadable study plan, and student community. All plans include 6 months of full access. Live session schedules are shared upon enrolment.
Yes. Every plan — whether you pay in full or across 3 monthly instalments — includes the same complete course: the full NAC OSCE video library, mock exams with personalised feedback, live sessions and Q&A replays, and the downloadable study plan. The only difference between plans is the payment structure and total cost. The full pay-in-one option saves $100 compared to the instalment plans.
Yes. MedCognito has partnered with Windmill Microlending to provide financial support for International Medical Graduates who need help covering their licensing exam preparation costs. Windmill offers low-interest loans specifically for newcomers to Canada in professional pathways. You can explore your eligibility through the funding link in the pricing section above.
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