6-Month Comprehensive Curriculum & Syllabus
Created & Organized by Dr Mohammad Nasir Jallah
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Total Duration: 6 Months
Primary Delivery Mode: Live Online Sessions
Optional Component: In-Person Physical Examination Training (Final 2 Weeks Only)
Weekly Schedule (Online Component):
- 3 days per week
- 3 hours per session
- Total: 9 hours per week
Target Learners:
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) preparing for the NAC OSCE in Canada
This program prepares IMGs to perform at a Canadian PGY-1 level, emphasizing patient safety, communication, professionalism, structured clinical reasoning, and OSCE-specific performance skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE – MOCK EXAMS
Mock OSCEs and Full NAC OSCE Simulation Exams are NOT included in any Jallah Academy membership.
Mock exams require separate registration and payment and are offered as optional, high-fidelity assessments designed to closely mirror the real NAC OSCE.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
The NAC OSCE assesses whether a candidate can function safely and professionally within the Canadian healthcare system. It evaluates the ability to:
- Communicate effectively with patients and families
- Perform focused, organized physical examinations
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning
- Act ethically and professionally
- Manage time, pressure, and uncertainty in OSCE stations
This program emphasizes deliberate practice, repetition, structured feedback, and exam realism, aligned with NAC OSCE expectations.
ASSESSMENT & SIMULATION STRATEGY (OPTIONAL)
Mock OSCE & Simulation Exams (Separate Registration Required)
- Mock OSCE 1: End of Month 2 (Online)
- Mock OSCE 2: End of Month 4 (Online)
- Final Full NAC OSCE Simulation: End of Month 6
Each mock exam includes:
- Timed OSCE stations
- Standardized patient encounters
- Examiner-style checklists
- Individualized feedback and remediation guidance
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS STRUCTURE
MONTH 1 – OSCE FOUNDATIONS & COMMUNICATION SKILLS (ONLINE)
Curriculum Focus
Introduction to NAC OSCE structure, Canadian clinical culture, and communication excellence.
Syllabus
- NAC OSCE format, scoring, and examiner expectations
- Canadian clinical professionalism and patient safety
- Communication frameworks (ICE, Calgary–Cambridge, SPIKES)
- Consent, capacity, confidentiality
- Cultural safety, empathy, and professionalism
- Time management and station strategy
Practice
- Communication-only OSCE stations
- Explaining diagnoses and investigations
- Breaking bad news
- Informed consent scenarios
MONTH 2 – HISTORY TAKING (SYSTEM-BASED) (ONLINE)
Curriculum Focus
Structured, efficient, and prioritized history-taking across common OSCE presentations.
Syllabus
Adult History
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness and syncope
Specialty History
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Pediatrics
Practice
- Full OSCE-style history stations
- Feedback on structure, prioritization, and clarity
Assessment
- Mock OSCE 1 (Online – Not Part of Membership)
MONTH 3 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATION SKILLS (ONLINE)
Curriculum Focus
Teaching and refining verbalized and demonstrated physical examinations as expected in OSCE settings.
Syllabus
Core Examinations
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Abdominal
- Neurological
- Musculoskeletal
Focused Examinations
- Thyroid
- Breast (verbalized)
- Joint-specific exams
- Back and gait exams
Practice
- Demonstration-based instruction
- Examiner narration and verbalization techniques
- Checklist-aligned performance
MONTH 4 – INTEGRATED CLINICAL STATIONS (ONLINE)
Curriculum Focus
Integration of history, examination, communication, and management.
Syllabus
System-Based Stations
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Clinical Reasoning
- Differential diagnosis
- Initial investigations
- Initial management
- Identification of red flags and escalation
Assessment
- Mock OSCE 2 (Online – Not Part of Membership)
MONTH 5 – ETHICS, PROFESSIONALISM & CHALLENGING STATIONS (ONLINE)
Curriculum Focus
High-yield ethical, legal, and professionalism scenarios frequently tested in NAC OSCE.
Syllabus
- Capacity and consent
- Mandatory reporting
- Error disclosure
- End-of-life discussions
- Conflict resolution
- Managing angry, anxious, or distressed patients
Challenging Stations
- Undifferentiated presentations
- Combined communication + management scenarios
- Time-pressured ethical dilemmas
MONTH 6 – FINAL INTEGRATION & PHYSICAL EXAM INTENSIVE
Weeks 1–2 (ONLINE): FINAL INTEGRATION
Curriculum Focus
Exam readiness, confidence building, and performance refinement.
Syllabus
- High-yield NAC OSCE station patterns
- Recurrent exam themes
- Back-to-back station practice
- Fatigue and stress management
- Exam-day strategy and mindset
Weeks 3–4 (OPTIONAL – IN-PERSON PHYSICAL EXAMINATION)
Physical Examination Intensive (Optional)
Format: In-person, hands-on training
Purpose: To refine physical examination technique before the real exam
Focused Systems
- Cardiovascular examination
- Respiratory examination
- Abdominal examination
- Neurological examination
- Musculoskeletal examination
Goals
- Improve fluency and confidence
- Correct common physical exam errors
- Refine examiner narration
- Simulate real OSCE physical exam stations
Participation in the in-person component is optional and intended for candidates seeking hands-on refinement.
FINAL ASSESSMENT
- Full NAC OSCE Simulation Exam
(Not Part of Membership – Separate Registration Required)
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Perform structured NAC OSCE histories and examinations confidently
- Communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally
- Demonstrate safe, Canadian-standard clinical reasoning
- Handle ethical and challenging stations effectively
- Enter the NAC OSCE prepared, confident, and exam-ready
SUMMARY
This NAC OSCE program is:
- Canada-specific
- IMG-focused
- Simulation-driven
- Flexible (online + optional in-person)
- Designed to closely mirror the real NAC OSCE
