06/01/2026
Take Home Point #18: What makes for a good study partner for the NAC-OSCE? Here are a few suggestions on what to look for when selecting a study partner:
Take Home Point #18: How To Choose a Great Study Partner
Firstly, I want to acknowledge that study partners aren't for everyone. Many people study best on their own. However, more often than not a good study partner can enhance your succ
05/13/2026
Begin mid-May on the right footing and start preparing for the NAC-OSCE by reviewing material and cases for the exam now:
Take Home Point #17: How Much Time Do You Need To Prepare For The NAC-OSCE?
These are busy modern times. There is no doubt about that. However, if you want to confidently take the NAC-OSCE in the next six months, I invite you to start studying for the exam
05/02/2026
Remember that taking the NAC-OSCE exam is a remarkable achievement in and of itself. Whether you studied for weeks, months, or years, you did your absolute best to excel in a most challenging exam - and that is what matters.
Take Home Point #16: Be Kind to Yourself Following the NAC-OSCE Exam
Following the exam, many IMGs solely reflect on their mistakes, on all the elements that they missed and overlooked during the stations. Hear me out. I promise you that despite any
04/22/2026
Are you preparing for the upcoming NAC-OSCE exam? Select the type of cases that you want to practice! Book your 1-Hour or 2-Hour Mock OSCE Case-based Practice Sessions now: https://www.casebycaselearning.com
About me: I have over 14 years of experience in immersive learning teaching in medical education as a Clinical Teaching Associate, Research Assistant, Simulated/Standardized Patient, and Support Staff for various research studies, interprofessional communication workshops, labs, OSCEs, assessments and professional licensing exams with world re-known organizations (Dalhousie University School of Medicine and Nursing, CaRMS, the College of Physicians & Surgeons of NS, NS Health’s Learning Institute, and ISANS's IMG NAC-OSCE Clinical Skills Review Program) where I continue to portray complex medical roles and provide learner-centered feedback and strategies to help learners in all stages of their education and professional careers.
Case by Case Learning: NAC-OSCE Case-based Practice, Tutoring and Support for IMGs
With a learner-centered approach, I help International Medical Graduates (IMGs) refine their patient-centered, clinical communications skills in preparation for the Medical Council of Canada's MCCQE1 NAC-OSCE examination. I offer friendly, professional one-on-one private case-based tutoring sessions...
03/31/2026
As you approach the NAC-OSCE exam remember to complete the MCC's free 'NAC Candidate orientation' online course which provides a detailed overview of the exam. It may be conveniently started, stopped and resumed at any time.
Take Home Point #33: Complete MCC's 2026 Candidate Orientation Course for the NAC Exam
As you approach your exam date please make sure that you complete the Medical Council of Canada's free 'NAC Candidate orientation' online course which provides a detailed overview
03/30/2026
Is it possible to take a break from studying for the NAC-OSCE and still feel like you're studying while you're actually relaxing? Yes, learn from the experience of others by reading a medical or patient memoir. Here are some of my favourite titles:
Take Home Point #6: Read Medical Memoirs - Updated
Is it possible to take a break from studying for the NAC-OSCE and still feel like you're studying while you're actually relaxing? Yes, absolutely. How? Learn from the experience of
02/15/2026
Are you preparing for the NAC-OSCE exam in May? Would you like to practice a medical error case or perhaps you've just started to review pediatrics and you'd like to try those cases? Select the type of cases that you want to practice! Book your 1-Hour Case-based Practice Sessions now: https://www.casebycaselearning.com
About me: I have over 14 years of experience in immersive learning teaching in medical education as a Clinical Teaching Associate, Research Assistant, Simulated/Standardized Patient, and Support Staff for various research studies, interprofessional communication workshops, labs, OSCEs, assessments and professional licensing exams with world re-known organizations (Dalhousie University School of Medicine and Nursing, CaRMS, the College of Physicians & Surgeons of NS, NS Health’s Learning Institute, and ISANS's IMG NAC-OSCE Clinical Skills Review Program) where I continue to portray complex medical roles and provide learner-centered feedback and strategies to help learners in all stages of their education and professional careers.
Case by Case Learning: NAC-OSCE Case-based Practice, Tutoring and Support for IMGs
With a learner-centered approach, I help International Medical Graduates (IMGs) refine their patient-centered, clinical communications skills in preparation for the Medical Council of Canada's MCCQE1 NAC-OSCE examination. I offer friendly, professional one-on-one private case-based tutoring sessions...
02/07/2026
Take Home Point #33: As many of you begin preparing for the NAC-OSCE in May, here are a few more ways reduce stress and feel calmer during exam preparation.
Take Home Point #33: More Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Calmer During Exam Preparation
As I started off the New Year, I was interested in exploring different ways of approaching and managing the challenges that life often throws in our direction. While at the public
01/04/2026
Happy New Year! Begin 2026 on the right footing and start preparing for the NAC-OSCE by reviewing material and cases for the exam now: https://www.casebycaselearning.com/blog/take-home-point-17-how-much-time-do-you-need-to-prepare-for-the-nac-osce?
Take Home Point #17: How Much Time Do You Need To Prepare For The NAC-OSCE?
These are busy modern times. There is no doubt about that. However, if you want to confidently take the NAC-OSCE in the next six months, I invite you to start studying for the exam
11/14/2025
Take Home Point #20: Unhappy with your NAC-OSCE exam score? What's next?
Take Home Point #20: Unhappy With Your NAC-OSCE Score? What's Next?
It is always an unpleasant shock to get results that we hadn't anticipated especially if we felt the outcome would be better given all our efforts. Remember, taking the NAC-OSCE i