Post-Exam NAC-OSCE Survey 2024

1. Please check the following supports you accessed through AIMGA: *

Online NAC Study Group
Online Mock NAC OSCE
Online NAC OSCE Preparation Workshops
In-Person NAC OSCE Study Group
In-Person Mock NAC OSCE

AIMGA NAC Study Group Feedback

2. Please indicate which Moderator(s) facilitated the study group you were enrolled in: *

Dr. Bruce Fisher/Dr. Roger Thomas
Dr. Roger Thomas
Dr. Tuga Yousif
Dr. Reem Farid
Dr. Rafal Asmaro
Dr. Amanpreet Singh

3. The moderator(s) were (check all that apply): *

Knowledgeable
Respectful
Prepared
Time efficient
Engaging
None of the above

4. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding AIMGA's study group? *

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The study group was relevant and useful to my exam preparation.	Strongly AgreeThe study group was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe study group was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Agree	DisagreeThe study group was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe study group was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Disagree
As a result of participating in the study group, my understanding of the exam expectations increased.	Strongly AgreeAs a result of participating in the study group, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Strongly Agree	AgreeAs a result of participating in the study group, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Agree	DisagreeAs a result of participating in the study group, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeAs a result of participating in the study group, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Strongly Disagree
As a result of participating in the study group, I felt more confident in taking the NAC.	Strongly AgreeAs a result of participating in the study group, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Strongly Agree	AgreeAs a result of participating in the study group, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Agree	DisagreeAs a result of participating in the study group, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeAs a result of participating in the study group, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Strongly Disagree
I found the website resources useful to my exam preparation.	Strongly AgreeI found the website resources useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Agree	AgreeI found the website resources useful to my exam preparation. Agree	DisagreeI found the website resources useful to my exam preparation. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI found the website resources useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Disagree

5. I would recommend AIMGA's study group to my colleagues. *

5a. Why not? *

6. Through AIMGA's study group, did you connect with a study partner or become part of a smaller mentoring/study group to practice cases outside of class?

Other Services

7. Did you make use of other NAC-OSCE preparation services elsewhere? *

Yes
No
I prefer not to say

7a. Were these other services formal/informal? (check all that apply):

Formal
Informal

7b. Were these other services paid/unpaid? (check all that apply):

Paid
Unpaid

7c. Please list the other preparation service(s) that you made use of in addition to AIMGA's programs:

7d. How did AIMGA's preparation services compare to the other NAC OCSE preparation service(s) you have taken? *

AIMGA was better
Comparable
The other service(s) was/were better

7e. I would recommend these other service(s) to my colleagues: *

7e1. Why would you recommend these other service(s)?

7e2. Why wouldn't you recommend these other service(s)?

7f. Were these other paid service(s) of good value?

7g. What was the overall cost for these other service(s)?

AIMGA's Mock NAC OCSE Feedback

8. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding AIMGA's Mock NAC OSCE exam? *

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The Mock was relevant and useful to my exam preparation.	Strongly AgreeThe Mock was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe Mock was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Agree	DisagreeThe Mock was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe Mock was relevant and useful to my exam preparation. Strongly Disagree
As a result of participating in the Mock, my understanding of the exam expectations increased.	Strongly AgreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Strongly Agree	AgreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Agree	DisagreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, my understanding of the exam expectations increased. Strongly Disagree
As a result of participating in the Mock, I felt more confident in taking the NAC.	Strongly AgreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Strongly Agree	AgreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Agree	DisagreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeAs a result of participating in the Mock, I felt more confident in taking the NAC. Strongly Disagree
The individual feedback and video links were sent to me in a timely manner.	Strongly AgreeThe individual feedback and video links were sent to me in a timely manner. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe individual feedback and video links were sent to me in a timely manner. Agree	DisagreeThe individual feedback and video links were sent to me in a timely manner. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe individual feedback and video links were sent to me in a timely manner. Strongly Disagree
The individual feedback and video links were useful in my preparation.	Strongly AgreeThe individual feedback and video links were useful in my preparation. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe individual feedback and video links were useful in my preparation. Agree	DisagreeThe individual feedback and video links were useful in my preparation. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe individual feedback and video links were useful in my preparation. Strongly Disagree
The Mock NAC OSCE Scenarios were similar to some of the scenarios on the actual exam.	Strongly AgreeThe Mock NAC OSCE Scenarios were similar to some of the scenarios on the actual exam. Strongly Agree	AgreeThe Mock NAC OSCE Scenarios were similar to some of the scenarios on the actual exam. Agree	DisagreeThe Mock NAC OSCE Scenarios were similar to some of the scenarios on the actual exam. Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe Mock NAC OSCE Scenarios were similar to some of the scenarios on the actual exam. Strongly Disagree

8a. I would recommend AIMGA's Mock NAC OSCE to my colleagues. *

8a1. Why not? *

Experiences and perceptions of the actual NAC OSCE exam

9. Did you do the NAC OSCE exam? *

9a. Please feel free to share the most challenging scenario you encountered during the exam or the case types (e.g. number of combination stations, number of counselling stations, number of history only stations, number of physical exam only stations). Suggestions and scenarios will remain confidential.

9b. After having done the NAC OSCE recently, are there any comments/suggestions you have for AIMGA that you would like to share to improve upon the Mock NAC?

10. Please provide any additional comments regarding AIMGA's NAC preparation programs you would like to make and/or a testimonial you would like to share.

11. Please indicate your NAC Examination Centre: *

Edmonton
Calgary
London
Winnipeg
Ottawa (French)
Ottawa (English)
Sudbury
Toronto
Saskatoon
Halifax
N/A
Other

11a. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the actual NAC OSCE Exam: *

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Unsure
The NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my clinical competency and skills Unsure
The NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam was a good indicator of my ability to communicate and interact with patients in a Canadian context Unsure
The NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam clinical scenarios were mostly common cases encountered in everyday medical practice i.e., Family Medicine Unsure
The NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my readiness to enter a Canadian residency training program Unsure
The NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam is a good indicator of my ability to practice medicine in Canada Unsure
The NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills	Strongly AgreeThe NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills Strongly Agree	AgreeThe NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills Agree	DisagreeThe NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills Disagree	Strongly DisagreeThe NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills Strongly Disagree	UnsureThe NAC exam is a fair assessment to measure IMGs clinical competency and skills Unsure
I felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming	Strongly AgreeI felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming Strongly Agree	AgreeI felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming Agree	DisagreeI felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming Strongly Disagree	UnsureI felt the exam administrators were professional and welcoming Unsure
I felt the exam was conducted efficiently	Strongly AgreeI felt the exam was conducted efficiently Strongly Agree	AgreeI felt the exam was conducted efficiently Agree	DisagreeI felt the exam was conducted efficiently Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI felt the exam was conducted efficiently Strongly Disagree	UnsureI felt the exam was conducted efficiently Unsure
I felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented	Strongly AgreeI felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented Strongly Agree	AgreeI felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented Agree	DisagreeI felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented Strongly Disagree	UnsureI felt the standardized patients were well prepared to portray the scenario they represented Unsure
I felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor	Strongly AgreeI felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor Strongly Agree	AgreeI felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor Agree	DisagreeI felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor Strongly Disagree	UnsureI felt the examiners were attentive and professional in their demeanor Unsure
I would recommend this test centre to others	Strongly AgreeI would recommend this test centre to others Strongly Agree	AgreeI would recommend this test centre to others Agree	DisagreeI would recommend this test centre to others Disagree	Strongly DisagreeI would recommend this test centre to others Strongly Disagree	UnsureI would recommend this test centre to others Unsure

11b. Please explain if you have disagreed with any of the statements above:

11c. Please explain if you encountered any technical issues or difficulties during the exam with regards to administration and/or setup:

11d. Were there additional costs that you incurred to do the NAC OSCE exam such as travel, accommodations, lab coat, stethoscope, preparatory courses and so on? *

11e. Approximately how much money did you spend in addition to the exam fee to do this exam?

12. Would you be willing to participate in a... (select to indicate agreement)

focus group about your NAC OSCE exam-taking experiences
future AIMGA mentorship panel for other IMGs who are preparing for the upcoming exam to share your experiences and/or preparation advice

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