How do I set up group practice mode for stations and circuits?

Group Practice Mode allows you to practise OSCE stations with others, either in person or remotely. It is available for every OSCE station in our station bank.

Group Practice Mode is not compatible with virtual patients or virtual examiners.

How to set up group practice mode for a single station

1. Navigate to the OSCE station you wish to practise
2. Click the Group practice button
3. Share the PIN with your study partners (they can join via the Join Group Practice option on the OSCE Stations menu), or ask them to scan the QR code
4. Assign roles (candidate, examiner, patient, or observer) using the dropdown menu
5. Click Start group practice
6. Everyone will be redirected to the appropriate screen for their role (e.g. the candidate sees candidate instructions, the patient sees the patient script, etc.)
7. If you’re practising remotely, don’t forget to join the audio channel so that you can hear each other

How to set up group practice mode for an OSCE circuit

1. Navigate to the OSCE circuit you want to practise
2. Scroll to the bottom of the circuit and select Group practice mode
3. Share the PIN with your study partners (they can join via the Join Group Practice option on the OSCE Stations menu), or ask them to scan the QR code
4. Assign roles (candidate, examiner, patient, or observer) using the dropdown menu
5. Click Start group practice - everyone will be redirected to the relevant page based on their role
6. If you’re practising remotely, don’t forget to join the audio channel
7. At the end of the first station, the examiner will move all participants on to the next station in the circuit

Updated on: 07/04/2025