Surgery OSCE Practice
Practice Surgery OSCE stations including pre-operative assessment, acute surgical emergencies, and post-operative care with AI patient simulation.
Common Surgery OSCE Stations
Practice Cases
Perianal Abscess
Painful perianal swelling
Bowel Perforation
Sudden severe abdominal pain
Pilonidal Cyst
Painful lump at tailbone
Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
Painful irreducible groin lump with vomiting
Surgical Site Infection
Redness and drainage from surgical wound
Thyroidectomy Pre-op Counseling
Pre-operative counseling for thyroidectomy
Acute Compartment Syndrome
Severe forearm pain after fracture
Appendectomy Informed Consent
Obtaining informed consent for appendectomy
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Rapidly spreading leg pain and redness
AAA Presentation
Pulsatile abdominal mass and back pain
Informed Consent for Cholecystectomy
Pre-operative informed consent discussion for laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Neck Lump - Thyroid Nodule
Incidentally found thyroid nodule on imaging
Acute Limb Ischemia
Sudden cold, painful left leg in patient with atrial fibrillation
Rectal Bleeding
Painless rectal bleeding with unintentional weight loss
Acute Abdominal Pain and Rigidity
Sudden severe abdominal pain with rigid abdomen
Groin Bulge
55 y/o M with groin bulge when lifting
Breast Lump
42 y/o F with new lump in right breast
Post-op Fever
45 y/o F with fever on day 3 post abdominal surgery
Abdominal Distension and Vomiting
68 y/o F with vomiting, abdominal distension
Left Lower Abdominal Pain
62 y/o M with left lower abdominal pain, fever
Severe Epigastric Pain
48 y/o M with severe epigastric pain radiating to back
Right Upper Abdominal Pain
Right upper belly pain since last night after fatty meal
RLQ Abdominal Pain
Right lower belly pain for 2 days
Study Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I focus on for surgery OSCE stations?
Focus on recognizing surgical emergencies, systematic abdominal examination, understanding when surgery is indicated, and pre/post-operative management principles.
How detailed should my surgical history be?
Include timing and nature of symptoms, associated features (fever, vomiting), bowel/bladder function, previous surgeries, and relevant comorbidities affecting surgical risk.