Exam structure and syllabus
Seven topics, four domains, clinical tasks and weighting.
Open resourceKnow the format: Six assessed stations and one pre-test station. Each station consists of 2 minutes reading, 15 minutes interaction, 4 minutes topic oral, and 4 minutes emergency oral questions. The clinical emergency questions are integrated, not a separate eighth station.
24 clinical decision challenges Full clinical case explanations
Advanced OSCE practice
Use a seven-station mock circuit, run a standardized-patient encounter with a human peer, practise examiner scoring and inspect case-specific evidence and pending clinical review.
7-Station Mock Circuit · Peer / SP Practice · Rater Training · Evidence Map
24 original practice stations
Six core stations plus 18 additional cases with prompts, checklists and self-assessment.
Open resourceClinical skill guides
Structured physical examination, differential diagnosis, manual techniques, acupuncture and safety.
Open resource25-minute practice timer
Practice the actual station sequence and transition between phases.
Open resourceSelf-assessment and safety
Observe behaviours, record red flags and understand why practice scores differ from official scores.
Open resourceStudy schedules
Eight-week, four-week and fourteen-day preparation tracks.
Open resourcePersonal study dashboard
Review browser-saved station attempts and repeat low-scoring tasks.
Open resourceExam day and FAQ
Equipment, identity, conduct, accommodation and practical preparation.
Open resourceEducational use only: exercises are original simulations and should be peer-reviewed by qualified clinicians. The official exam is administered by CANRA; BoardQBank is independent.
Interactive patient role-play
Practice with a scripted simulated patient, timed stages, topic oral questions and saved self-assessment.
Launch Live Simulated StationTrack case learning progress · 24 educational case lessons: clinical reasoning, patient-safety explanations, model answers and 72 self-assessed recall questions
Observer-style practice assessment and secure progress
Rate eleven observable behaviours, record safety concerns, and optionally sync your formative results to your BoardQBank account.
Open practice rubric · Clinical reference indexClinical and psychometric validation status
Practical ratings are formative and not official CANRA grades. How assessment will be independently reviewed.