All OSCE Checklists — 32 Free Examination Guides

32 checklists

Year 2 · Year 3

Abdominal (GI) ExaminationPeripheral stigmata of liver disease, the nine-region palpation, organomegaly and shifting dullness.44 points · ~11 minOpen

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)Doppler technique, the measurement sequence and how to interpret the ratio you calculate.24 points · ~6 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Back (Thoracolumbar Spine) ExaminationPosture, Schober's test, range of movement, straight leg raise and the cauda equina red flags.33 points · ~8 minOpen

Bimanual Pelvic ExaminationChaperone and consent, external inspection, and the bimanual assessment of uterus and adnexae.23 points · ~6 minOpen

Breast ExaminationConsent and chaperone, inspection in four positions, systematic palpation and nodal assessment.30 points · ~8 minOpen

Cardiovascular ExaminationPeripheral signs, pulses, JVP, apex beat and the four-valve auscultation sequence.28 points · ~7 minOpen

Cerebellar ExaminationThe full DANISH screen — dysdiadochokinesia, ataxia, nystagmus, intention tremor, slurred speech, hypotonia.20 points · ~5 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Cervical Spine ExaminationNeck inspection, palpation, range of movement and Spurling's test with the neuro screen.27 points · ~7 minOpen

Cranial Nerve ExaminationAll twelve cranial nerves in order, with the bedside tests and red flags examiners expect you to name.44 points · ~11 minOpen

Diabetic Foot ExaminationSkin and nail inspection, monofilament sensation testing, vibration sense and pulses.28 points · ~7 minOpen

Digital Rectal ExaminationChaperone, consent, positioning and the systematic sweep — including prostate assessment.25 points · ~6 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Elbow ExaminationCarrying angle, joint lines, range of movement and the epicondylitis tests.31 points · ~8 minOpen

ENT & Ophthalmology

ENT ExaminationEar, nose and throat inspection with otoscopy, Rinne and Weber, and the neck node sweep.46 points · ~12 minOpen

ENT & Ophthalmology

Eye (Ophthalmic) ExaminationVisual acuity, fields, pupils, eye movements and fundoscopy in the order examiners expect.23 points · ~6 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Foot & Ankle ExaminationArches, gait, ankle range of movement, Simmonds' calf squeeze and the stability tests.49 points · ~12 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Hand & Wrist Examination (Combined Summary)The condensed hand and wrist run-through for last-minute revision before the station.40 points · ~10 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Hand ExaminationJoint-by-joint inspection, function tests and the median, ulnar and radial nerve screen.55 points · ~14 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Hip ExaminationGait, leg length, range of movement, Trendelenburg and Thomas' test.46 points · ~12 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Knee ExaminationEffusion tests, collateral and cruciate ligament assessment, and the meniscal special tests.41 points · ~10 minOpen

Lower Limb Neurological ExaminationGait, tone, power, reflexes and sensation of the legs, plus Babinski and clonus technique.37 points · ~9 minOpen

Lymphoreticular ExaminationEvery lymph node chain in order, plus liver, spleen and the systemic signs of haematological disease.29 points · ~7 minOpen

Newborn & Six-Week Baby CheckHead-to-toe neonatal examination — red reflex, heart sounds, hips, femoral pulses and the reflexes.50 points · ~13 minOpen

Obstetric (Pregnancy) ExaminationSymphysis-fundal height, lie, presentation, engagement and fetal heart auscultation.27 points · ~7 minOpen

Parkinson's Disease ExaminationResting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia and gait — plus the drug history that changes the diagnosis.35 points · ~9 minOpen

Peripheral Vascular ExaminationArterial and venous inspection, all peripheral pulses, Buerger's test and capillary refill.23 points · ~6 minOpen

Year 2 · Year 3

Respiratory ExaminationGeneral inspection, hands, chest expansion, percussion and auscultation with tactile vocal fremitus.39 points · ~10 minOpen

Scrotal & Testicular ExaminationInspection, palpation of both testes, transillumination and the can-you-get-above-it test.24 points · ~6 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Shoulder ExaminationLook, feel, move and the rotator cuff special tests — including impingement and instability.30 points · ~8 minOpen

Speculum ExaminationEquipment preparation, insertion technique, cervical inspection and smear-taking.28 points · ~7 minOpen

Thyroid ExaminationInspection, swallowing and tongue protrusion, palpation from behind, plus the thyroid status screen.34 points · ~9 minOpen

Upper Limb Neurological ExaminationInspection, tone, power, reflexes, coordination and sensation for the arms — with MRC grading built in.39 points · ~10 minOpen

Musculoskeletal

Wrist ExaminationInspection, palpation of the anatomical snuffbox, range of movement and provocation tests.34 points · ~9 minOpen