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The In-Person Exam Returns in 2026!
Get exam-ready with our 80+ physical exam scenario videos—tagged by system, maneuver, and scenario.
Please see below our tagged archive. You can search by scenario name, or by exam maneuver. If you want a refresher on your neuro exam, check out the “Dr. Atia” tag for all of our neurologist videos, for example, or watch demonstrations of tricky differentials (like AS vs HCM). What about counselling an actor in a 15-minute station? We have many examples below to watch in preparation for Spring 2026.
For those looking for Oral Exam scenarios to prep for your 2026 Applied Exam, check out Applied Oral Exam Demonstrations.
| Title | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroanatomy Review with Dr. Atia | Dr. Atia, Neuroanatomy | 2024 |
| Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Atia | CNIII Palsy, CNIV Palsy, CNVI Palsy, Dr. Atia, Fundoscopy, Horner's Syndrome, Neuro-Ophthalmology | 2022 |
| Abdominal Exam for Hypertension | AAA exam, Abdominal exam for hypertension, Enlarged kidney versus spleen exam, Renal artery stenosis exam, Renal exam | 2020 |
| C6 versus Median Nerve | Biceps reflex, Brachioradialis Reflex, Dr. Atia, root vs nerve: C6 vs Median Nerve, Spurling's maneuver | 2020 |
| Coma Exam | Cold caloric testing, Coma Exam, Corneal reflex, Doll's eye reflex, Gag reflex, Locked in syndrome, Pupillary light reflex | 2020 |
| Hemolytic Anemia: Examine patient and manage their condition | Blood film interpretation (autoimmune hemolytic anemia), Blood film interpretation: agglutination, Hematology exam for causes of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, Hepatomegaly Exam, Lymphadenopathy Exam, Oral scenario: management of hemolytic anemia, Splenomegaly Exam | 2020 |
| Hip Exam | Hip Exam: AVN discussion, Hip Exam: FABER for sacroiliac pain, Hip Exam: Gaenslen test for sacroiliac pain, Hip Exam: Inspection, Hip Exam: IT band stress, Hip Exam: Palpation, Hip Exam: Range of Motion, Hip Exam: Thomas test for hip flexion contracture | 2020 |
| Hypermoblity Syndromes | Aortic Insufficiency Exam, Arachnodactyly test, Beighton Score, Corrigan's pulse, Hypermobility syndrome exam | 2020 |
| L234 versus Femoral Nerve | Adductor reflex, Dr. Atia, Femoral nerve tests, Femoral stretch test, L234 sensory exam, Obturator nerve tests, Patellar reflex, Root vs Nerve: L234 vs Femoral Nerve | 2020 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Exam (Complete neurological exam) | Cerebellar Exam, Cortical sensory exam, Cranial Nerve Exam, Gait exam, Lhermitte's phenomenon, mental status exam, Motor exam: lower extremity, Motor exam: upper extremity, Reflexes, Sensory exam, Swinging flashlight test for RAPD, Unthoff phenomenon | 2020 |
| Preop Cardiovascular Exam | Abdominal jugular reflex, Aortic stenosis vs HCM, Cardiac Exam: Inspection, Carotid exam, JVP exam, Mitral stenosis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Hypertension, S3 and s4 | 2020 |
| Posterior Stroke Syndromes | CNV Exam, CNVII Exam, CNVIII Exam, Coordination tests, Dr. Atia, Horner's Syndrome, Nystagmus, Rinne test, Romberg, Stroke exam: posterior circulation strokes, Tandem gait, Weber test | 2020 |
| Proximal Weakness and Breaking Bad News | Counselling for Breaking bad news (lung cancer), Myasthenia Gravis exam, Proximal weakness exam | 2020 |
| Alcohol Use Disorder Exam | Alcohol Use Disorder Exam, Cerebellar Exam, Peripheral Neuropathy Screen, Wernicke's Exam | 2019 |
| Alcohol Use Disorder: Counselling | Counselling for Alcohol Use Disorder | 2019 |
| Anasarca Exam: malnutrition, ascites, pulmonary hypertension, TR | Ascites, Fluid wave, Hepatomegaly, JVP, Malnutrition, Mitral Regurgitation, Pulmonary Hypertension Physical Exam, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Xray Interpretation: Chest Xray for pulmonary hypertension | 2019 |
| Cardiomegaly Exam | Aortic Stenosis Vs HOCM Exam, Benign flow murmur, Cardiac Tamponade, JVP in HOCM, Murmur Special Tests, Pulsus Paradoxus, Systolic murmur exam, Xray Interpretation: Chest Xray for Cardiomegaly | 2019 |
| Counselling: Medical Error and Quality Improvement | Counselling for Medical Error, Medical Error, Quality Improvement, Quality Improvement Oral Scenario | 2019 |
| Embolic stroke Exam and Pulmonary Exam | Atrial Septal Defect, Carotid Bruit, DVT Exam, Pleural Effusion Versus Atelectasis, Pneumonia exam, S2 Splitting Differential, Split s2, Stroke exam, Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Findings, Xray interpretation: Chest xray for consolidation and atelectasis | 2019 |
| Inflammatory Back Exam / Counselling re opioid use disorder | Aortic Insufficiency, Counselling for Opioid Use Disorder, FABER test, Modified Schober's Test, Occiput to wall test, Sacroiliac Joint Tests | 2019 |
| Meningitis and Lyme Disease | CNVII Exam, Doffing PPE, Donning PPE, Knee ACL Tests (Anterior Drawer, Knee Exam, Knee Meniscal Tests (McMurray), Knee Synovitis Tests (Ballotmen, Lachman maneuver, Meningitis Exam, Personal Protective Equipment | 2019 |
| Neurology: Cranial Nerve Exam Review with Dr. Atia | Cranial Nerve Exam, Cranial Nerve I, Cranial Nerve II, Cranial Nerve III, Cranial Nerve IV, Cranial Nerve IX, Cranial Nerve V, Cranial Nerve VI, Cranial Nerve VII, Cranial Nerve VIII, Cranial Nerve X, Cranial Nerve XI, Cranial Nerve XII, Dr. Atia, Jaw Jerk Reflex, Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect, Swinging flashlight test for RAPD | 2019 |
| Neurology: Stroke Localization (cortical vs subcortical signs) | Broca aphasia, Cortical function: calculation, Cortical function: gaze preference, Cortical function: language, Cortical function: praxis tests, Cortical function: sensory, Dr. Atia, Stroke Exam: Cortical Vs Subcortical Stroke Exam | 2019 |
| Shoulder Exam and Diabetic Foot Exam | Diabetic Foot Exam, Hawkin's test, Neer test, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Shoulder Labral Tear: Biceps Load, Shoulder: AC Joint Scarf Sign, Shoulder: External Rotation Lag, Shoulder: inspection, Shoulder: Instability Tests, Shoulder: Internal Rotation Lag, Shoulder: range of motion, Shoulder: Rotator Cuff | 2019 |
| Thyroid Exam | Goitre exam, Grave's orbitopathy, Hyperthyroidism exam, Retrosternal Goitre Exam, Thyroid / Hyperthyroidism | 2019 |
| Arthrocentesis: Informed Consent and Procedure | Counselling re Procedural Consent (Arthrocentesis), Procedures: Arthrocentesis | 2018 |
| Bell’s Palsy Exam / Counselling re corticosteroids in pregnancy | Bell's Palsy, CNVII Exam, CNVII Palsy, Counselling for Corticosteroids in Pregnancy, Cranial Nerve VII Exam | 2018 |
| Diplopia Exam by an ophthalmologist | CNIII Palsy, CNIV Palsy, CNVI Palsy, Cover / uncover test for diplopia, Diplopia Exam, Diplopia: eyelids, Diplopia: head tilt, Diplopia: pupils, Extraocular motility, Fundoscopy, Myasthenia Gravis, Pupillary reaction, Swinging flashlight test, Visual Acuity, Visual field defect interpretation, Visual Fields | 2018 |
| Dyspnea Exam: PE and COPD | Airways Obstruction / COPD Exam, DVT Exam, ECG Interpretation: Sinus Tachycardia, Forced expiratory maneuver, JVP exam, Laryngeal Height, Pulmonary Embolism Exam, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray for emphysema | 2018 |
| Edema Exam: Ascites, cirrhosis / Counsel on Paracentesis / Paracentesis procedure | Ascites Exam, Cirrhosis Exam, Counselling re Procedural Consent (Paracentesis), Hepatomegaly Exam, Paracentesis Procedure, procedures: Paracentesis | 2018 |
| Inflammatory Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disease Exam | Hip and Knee Exam, MSK Screening Exam (GALS), Muskoloskeletal Screening Exam (GALS), Polyarthritis Exam | 2018 |
| Leukemia Exam: Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly | Blood film Interpretation (Blasts with auer rods), Hepatomegaly Exam, Lymphadenopathy Exam, Splenomegaly Exam | 2018 |
| Leukemia: Bone Marrow Biopsy Consent and procedure | Bone Marrow Aspirate Procedure, Counselling for Bone Marrow Biopsy, Procedures: Bone Marrow Aspirate and Biopsy | 2018 |
| Lumbar Puncture | Counselling for Lumbar Puncture, Lumbar Puncture Procedure, Procedures: Lumbar Puncture | 2018 |
| Obesity Exam / Counselling on weight loss | Counselling for Dietary/Obesity, Hypothyroid exam, Pituitary Tumour Exam, Thyroid Exam, Waist to Hip Circumference Measurement | 2018 |
| Peripheral Neuropathy exam in the Lower Extremity | Dr. Atia, Gait exam, Peripheral Neuropathy Exam, Peripheral Neuropathy: Inspection, Peripheral Neuropathy: Reflexes, Peripheral Neuropathy: Sensation, Peripheral Neuropathy: Tone | 2018 |
| Pleural Effusion Exam | Abdomino-jugular Reflex, Egophony, JVP exam, Pancoast Tumour Exam, Pancoast Tumour ppt slide, Pleural Effusion Vs Consolidation Exam, Respiratory Exam, Tactile fremitus, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray for pleural effusion | 2018 |
| Root vs Nerve: C7 versus Radial | C7 Vs Radial Nerve Exam, Dr. Atia, Root vs Nerve: C7 vs radial nerve, Spurling's Maneuvre for Radiculopathy | 2018 |
| Root vs. Nerve: C8/T1 Versus Ulnar Nerve Exam | C8/T1 Vs Ulnar Nerve Exam, Root vs Nerve: C8/T1 vs Ulnar | 2018 |
| Root vs. Nerve: L5 Versus Peroneal Nerve | Foot drop exam, Root vs Nerve: L5 vs Peroneal, Straight leg raise, Tinel's sign for peroneal neuropathy | 2018 |
| Stroke Exam: Lateral Medullary Syndrome | Horner's Syndrome, Lateral Medullary Syndrome, Stroke Syndrome: Lateral Medullary Syndrome Exam | 2018 |
| Thoracentesis: Counsel and Procedure | Counselling for Thoracentesis, Procedures: Thoracentesis | 2018 |
| Approach to Tremor, Parkinson’s Disease exam | Bradykinesia, Cortical sensory exam, Dr. Atia, Glabellar tap, Neuro exam: apraxia, Neuro exam: speech, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's plus Syndromes, Tremor Exam | 2017 |
| Diplopia exam / Counselling re medication error | Counselling for Medical Error, Diplopia Exam, Goitre exam, Grave's disease exam, Myasthenia Gravis exam, Swinging flashlight test for RAPD, Thyroid Exam, Visual Fields | 2017 |
| Fragments: Blood film interpretation, examination and management station | Blood Film Interpretation (Schistocytes), DVT Exam, Hepatomegaly Exam, Oral scenario: Management of MAHA/DIC, TTP Exam, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray | 2017 |
| IBD, DVT, counsel on anticoagulation for DVT | Ascites Exam, Counselling for DVT treatment with anticoagulants, DVT Exam, Extraintestinal IBD Exam | 2017 |
| Lower extremity exam: Guillain Barre vs Cauda Equina / Counsel on Lumbar Puncture | Cauda equina, Counselling for Lumbar Puncture, Guillain barre syndrome, Lower extremity exam: Power, lower extremity exam: reflexes, Lower extremity exam: sensory, Lower extremity exam: tone, Lower Extremity Neurological Exam | 2017 |
| Metabolic Syndrome (BP, PAD, Diabetic retinopathy) / Counsel on Smoking cessation | Ankle Brachial Index, Blood Pressure Measurement, Counselling for Smoking Cessation, Fundoscopy, Metabolic Syndrome Exam, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Venous filling test | 2017 |
| Nephrotic Syndrome Exam and Counselling re: Medical Assistance in Dying MAID | Ascites Exam, Ascites: shifting dullness, Counselling for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), JVP exam, Lymphadenopathy Exam, Nephrotic Syndrome Exam, Volume Status Exam, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray for pleural effusion | 2017 |
| Oral Scenario: Overdose and bacteremia / Examine for signs of endocarditis and aortic insufficiency | Aortic Insufficiency Exam, ECG Interpretation: QRS, Endocarditis Exam, Oral Scenario: Management of bacteremia and endocarditis, Oral Scenario: Overdose TCA management, QT long, TCA, TCA Overdose ECG Interpretation | 2017 |
| Sarcoidosis Exam (lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, knee exam for synovitis) | Knee exam: bulge sign, Knee exam: patellar tap, Knee/Synovial Fluid Exam, Lymphadenopathy Exam, Sarcoidosis Exam, Splenomegaly Exam, Splenomegaly: Castell's sign, Splenomegaly: hooking maneuver, Splenomegaly: one-handed palpation, Splenomegaly: Traube's space, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray Sarcoidosis | 2017 |
| Syncope (systolic murmur / AS / HCM) / Counsel regarding Blood Transfusion | Afterload: increase sustained handgrip, Aortic Stenosis Vs HOCM Exam, Carotid exam, Counselling for Blood Transfusion, JVP, Preload: decrease squat to stand, Syncope Exam | 2017 |
| A Pain in the Neck: C7 versus Radial Nerve / Counselling on Corticosteroids | Brachioradialis (C5/6), Cervical radiculopathy: shoulder abduction test, Counselling for Corticosteroids, Jolt accentuation, Meningitis Exam, root vs nerve: C6 vs Median Nerve, Root vs Nerve: C7 vs radial nerve, Root vs Nerve: C8/T1 vs Ulnar, Spurling's maneuver, Triceps reflex (C7) | 2016 |
| Acute Abdominal Pain exam: Appendicitis, Ascites, Peritonitis | Abdomen: Auscultation, Abdomen: Carnett's sign for abdominal wall pain, Abdomen: Inspection, Abdomen: Palpation, Abdomen: Percussion, Abdomen: Psoas Sign, Abdominal X-ray Interpretation, Appendicitis Exam, Ascites Exam, Bowel Obstruction, Cholecystitis, JVP, Xray interpretation: Abdomen small bowel obstruction | 2016 |
| Acute Dyspnea (Pulsus paradoxus, CHF, DVT, PE exams) | Acute Coronary Syndrome exam, Chest expansion, Chest percussion, Congestive Heart Failure exam, DVT Exam, JVP, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Embolism Exam, Pulsus Paradoxus | 2016 |
| Acute Stroke Exam; Counsel on Thrombolysis | Counselling for Thrombolysis, NIHSS stroke scale, Stroke Exam (Has this Patient had a Stroke? - RCE) | 2016 |
| Diabetes Exam (neuropathy screen) and Counselling regarding driving and hypoglycemia | Counselling for Insulin, Diabetic Abdominal Exam, Diabetic Foot Exam, driving, hypoglycemia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Peripheral Neuropathy Screen, Pituitary Tumour Exam, Thyromental distance, Visual Fields, Waist circumference | 2016 |
| Falls exam (TUG, B12 in lower extremity) and Counsel on Bisphosphonates | B12 deficiency signs in lower extremity, Counselling for Bisphosphonates, Counselling for osteoporosis and bisphosphonate use, Dorsal Column Neurological Exam, Falls Exam, Parkinson's Disease, Tandem gait, Timed Get up and Go Test | 2016 |
| Jaundice Exam (cirrhosis, hepatomegaly, ascites, splenomegaly exams) | Ascites Exam, Ascites: shifting dullness, Castell's sign for splenomegaly, Cirrhosis Exam, Clubbing, Nixon's method for splenomegaly, Splenomegaly Exam, Traube's space for splenomegaly | 2016 |
| Painful Hips (GCA, MSK Hip, Goitre) | Ankle jerk, Giant Cell Arteritis Ophthalmologic Exam, Goitre exam, Hip Exam, Leg length discrepancy, Thyroid Exam | 2016 |
| Peripheral Neuropathy exam in lower extremity (L5 vs peroneal nerve) / Counselling re: Alcohol Use Disorder | Counsel on Alcohol Use disorder, L5 Vs Peroneal Nerve Exam, Lower extremity exam: dermatomes, Lower extremity exam: inspection, Lower extremity exam: Power, lower extremity exam: reflexes | 2016 |
| Superior Sulcus Tumour Exam: Xray interpretation, Horner’s syndrome, Brachial Plexus exam C8-T1 | C8-T1 Brachial Plexus, Chest X-ray Interpretation: Pancoast Tumour, Clubbing, Horner's Exam, Horner's syndrome exam, Pancoast Tumour Exam, Superior Vena Cava obstruction signs, SVC Syndrome, Xray interpretation: Chest Xray for Right superior sulcus mass | 2016 |
| Bronchiectasis | Airways Obstruction / COPD Exam, Ascites Exam, Ascites: shifting dullness, Bronchiectasis Exam - Causes and Complications, Cirrhosis Exam, Clubbing, Diaphragmatic excursion, Fluid wave, Tracheal deviation | 2015 |
| Chest Pain Exam (normal ECG and troponins) | Aortic Dissection Exam, BP differential (aortic dissection), Carotid exam, Chest Auscultation, Chest inspection, Chest Pain Exam, Chest palpation, Chest percussion, DVT Exam, JVP exam, Tactile fremitus | 2015 |
| COMA Exam | Coma Exam, Oculocephalic maneuver, Posturing, RAPD, Vestibulo-ocular reflex | 2015 |
| Hand Exam and Osteoporosis Exam | Complications of corticosteroid exam, Cushing's Syndrome (Secondary to Corticosteroids), Hand exam - inspection, Hand exam - median nerve, Hand exam - palpation, Hand Exam - range of motion, Hand exam - sensory exam, Hand Exam (RA Vs OA), Osteoporosis Exam | 2015 |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Counselling Re: Fitness to Drive | Counselling for Driving with Osa, Mallampati Score, Neck circumference, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Thyromental distance | 2015 |
| Overdose exam, Toxidromes and Delirium Exam | Delirium Diagnosis and Physical Exam, MMSE, Overdose and toxidrome exam | 2015 |
| Personal Protective Equipment and HIV Exam | Doffing PPE, Donning PPE, Hand hygiene, HIV (Does This Patient Have Early HIV?), Lymphadenopathy Exam, Personal Protective Equipment | 2015 |
| Secondary Hypertension | AAA exam, Cushing's Disease, Pulsus Paradoxus, Renal artery stenosis exam, Renovascular Hypertension / Renal Bruit, Secondary Hypertension Physical Exam, Visual Fields | 2015 |
| Shoulder Exam | Anterior release test, Counselling for arthrocentesis, Empty can impingement test, External rotation lag, Hawking test impingement, Infraspinatous exam, Internal rotation lag, MSK Screening Exam (GALS), Neer's test impingement, Relocation test, Shoulder Exam, Shoulder: inspection, Shoulder: range of motion, Subscapularis exam, Supraspinatous exam, Yergason's test | 2015 |
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