The MCC's free NAC preparation resources
The Medical Council of Canada is the authority on the NAC Examination. In April 2026 it published free preparation resources. This guide describes what they contain as the MCC states it, and adds nothing to that.
What was published
The MCC published two videos, "Navigating an OSCE" and "Communicating with SPs", and three sample NAC cases as they are presented to standardized patients. (Source: New, free resources to support NAC Examination preparation, Medical Council of Canada)
The MCC says the sample cases show how standardized patients prepare for exam day, and that they can be used for role-play practice with peers.
Who the MCC says they are for
The MCC describes the resources as aimed at candidates who are new to the OSCE format or have limited exposure to this kind of assessment, and as part of its commitment to international medical graduates. (Source: New, free resources to support NAC Examination preparation, Medical Council of Canada)
How the MCC says to use them
The MCC asks candidates to use these materials alongside the NAC Examination candidate orientation. (Source: New, free resources to support NAC Examination preparation, Medical Council of Canada)
What the MCC does not say
The MCC post does not explain how standardized patients are selected or trained beyond what the cases show. It does not mention physician examiners, and it gives no availability or expiry dates for the resources. Check the MCC's current pages before you plan around any of those.
Using them with a practice tool
One way to combine them: role-play a sample case with a peer, then run a station on NACMATE for a presentation you have not seen, spoken aloud, and compare what you covered with what the report lists. NACMATE is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Medical Council of Canada.
Sources
More guides are on the guides page, and the exam overview has the examination's structure on one page.