In environments where educators assess healthcare students using high-acuity OSCE assessments, we believe the findings of this study strongly endorse the concept that students should be given the opportunity to participate in a practice OSCE in simulated assessment conditions".

"Our results demonstrate that by undertaking repeat simulated high-acuity scenario assessments, learners can reduce their anxiety and stress levels, enhance confidence, improve decision-making skills, and more importantly produce better clinical outcomes.