Getting started
Introduction to our OSCE station platform
We've built a custom OSCE platform which allows you to create, share and practise OSCE stations. In this article, we'll explain how the platform works and which features are available for free. Accessing the OSCE station platform To access the platform, you will need to create an account on app.geekymedics.com. Once you've registered and logged in, you can access the OSCE station platform here: https://app.geekymedics.com/osce-stations/launchpad/FeaturedOSCE Guides vs OSCE Stations
This article explains the difference between OSCE Guides and OSCE Stations. OSCE Guides OSCE guides are step-by-step instructional guides for each clinical skill. These are used to review how to perform a skill and usually include step-by-step images and a video demonstration. Our OSCE guides are available for free on geekymedics.com and include advertising. All of our OSCE guide videos are also available for free via our YouTube channeFew readersCan I access OSCE stations offline?
Unfortunately, we currently do not offer offline access. A network connection is required to access our OSCE stations.Few readers
Virtual patients (AI)
How do I access the Virtual Patients (AI patients)?
Virtual patients are available for many of our pre-made OSCE stations. You can interact with the virtual patients to practise your communication and clinical reasoning skills (check out a demo here).Some readersWhat are AI credits?
You can upgrade your OSCE station virtual patient experience by purchasing AI credits. AI credits unlock our advanced AI making your consultations with our virtual patients more realistic. You'll also have access to voices for virtual patients and improved AI examiner feedback AI credits are used up by interacting with virtual patients.Few readersHow can I get the virtual patient to speak?
AI credits are required to unlock virtual patient voices, allowing the virtual patient to reply using their voice. Once you've purchased AI credits, you can select the "Patient voice" option when interacting with a virtual patient. You can learn more about AI credits here.Few readersHow do I report a problem with a virtual patient?
We are constantly reviewing our virtual patients to ensure they are providing a realistic consultation experience. If you experience a problem when interacting with a virtual patient, please let us know using the blue Report button. Use the box to describe the issue you experienced. Reports are reviewed by our team, and we use these to imFew readers
Group practice mode
Can I practice with people who haven't purchased OSCE stations?
Yes, as long as they have a Geeky Medics account, they'll be able to join any group session you invite them too. 🙂Few readersHow do I use group practice mode?
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. How to set up group practice mode Navigate to the OSCE station you wish to practice Click the Group practice box Share the pin with your study partners, or ask them to scan the QR codeFew readers
Creating OSCE stations
How to create and share OSCE stations
With our OSCE Station creator, you can create your own OSCE stations and organise your OSCE stations into shareable circuits, making it easy to set up mock OSCE sessions with friends. All of this functionality is available to everyone for free. Our advanced OSCE station creator tool allows you to create mock OSCE stations. Each station is made up of student instructions, patient instructSome readersHow to create and share OSCE station circuits
You can use our OSCE station platform to run a mock OSCE by building custom OSCE station circuits. Creating an OSCE station circuit You can build a new OSCE station circuit by adding the first station to the circuit. You can do this from the station overview page (see screenshot below), or by using the Build a Circuit button in your OSCE station library. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/41d76882a0163c00/screFew readers