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OSCE - Objective Structured Clinical Examination

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination is referred to as the OSCE.

The AIMG Program OSCE includes 10 simulated patient encounter stations that may include history, physical, and counseling scenarios. Both male and female standardized patients are used in the cases. Candidates are also evaluated on communication skills and oral English proficiency at each station. Each candidate is evaluated by an examiner present in the room. Each station rotation is 13 minutes long. Candidates are given 3 minutes to read instructions and 10 minutes to perform. Both male and female Standardized Patients are used in the cases.

The OSCE:

• is offered at sites in Edmonton and Calgary in September
• is intended to cover a range of skills necessary to make a differential diagnosis using the principles of patient management
• includes an orientation prior to the start of the examination
• is scored according to a standard equivalent to that of a graduating student (i.e. final year clerk) in a Canadian medical school

The AIMG Program does not assist candidates with OSCE preparation. Other agencies may provide these services.
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Results from the OSCE are sent to the AIMG Program candidates in early January.

Note: In any given year, the number of submitted applications is greater than the number of seats available to participate in the AIMG Program OSCE. Complete application packages will be ranked by the File Review Committee based on length of residency in Alberta. Applicants having higher ranked files will be invited to the AIMG Program OSCE.