CMI Oral Exam · United States · Coming soon
Drill the CMI role-play section with short, fast medical exchanges.
The CMI oral exam's role-plays are brief clinician–patient exchanges across specialties, interpreted consecutively both ways. Practise that rhythm with an AI doctor and patient, then see exactly what you dropped.
A clinician and a patient, played by AI.
10 free minutes every month. No card needed.
Example practice session: Dr Kim says “When did the chest pain start, and does it spread anywhere?” You answer out loud and get feedback on Accuracy, Terminology, Fluency.
The exam
The CMI Oral Exam at a glance
NBCMI Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) oral exam, run by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).
Summary only — exam rules change. Always read the official candidate information before you book.
- 01Sight translation firstTwo short English documents into your other language.
- 02Consecutive role-playsMany short mini-scenarios, each a few utterances, interpreted in both directions with limited repeats.
- 03Recorded and rated laterComputer-based at a test centre or remotely proctored; raters score your recordings.
- 04Five criteriaAccuracy, listening & retention, grammar, interpreting style (first person, delivery) and terminology.
- 05LanguagesThe oral exam is offered in a limited set of languages — check NBCMI's current list.
What XINGO helps you practise
- Short consecutive turns in both directions, first person
- Doses, numbers and drug names across specialties
- Feedback on omissions, additions and register
Not covered (yet)
- Sight translation
- Exam software conditions (think time, recorded prompts)
- An official CMI result — your score is an estimate from an AI examiner, not an official result.
Practice scenarios
Coming soon. These are the scenarios we're preparing.
- 01Endocrinology — new type 2 diabetesHbA1c, metformin dosing, hypoglycaemia.
- 02OB/GYN — 28-week visitGlucose test, swelling, kick counts.
- 03Emergency — chest painOnset, radiation, aspirin, troponin.
- 04Pediatrics — ear infectionWeight-based dosing and a 10-day course.
- 05Neurology — possible TIAMRI, clopidogrel and stroke warning signs.
- 06Pharmacy — warfarinINR targets and food interactions.
Tips from the marking criteria
- 1
Stay in first person
Render 'I have pain', not 'she says she has pain'.
- 2
Every number counts
Doses, dates and frequencies are where accuracy points are lost.
- 3
Don't stall on one word
If a term won't come, convey the meaning and move on rather than freezing.
How a session works
- Step 1
Two speakers who can't understand each other
Pick a scenario. Two AI voices play the parts: an English-speaking professional and a client who speaks your other language.
- Step 2
You interpret, out loud
Hold Space (or the mic button) while you talk. You relay each turn into the other language, as you would in a real session.
- Step 3
Score and feedback in minutes
When you finish, XINGO scores accuracy, terminology, fluency, turn management and professionalism, with notes on what to fix.
Questions
Is XINGO affiliated with NBCMI?+
No. XINGO is independent practice software.
Does this cover sight translation?+
Not yet — XINGO covers the consecutive role-play section.
Can I practise in my language?+
Choose any language; the clinician always speaks English. Check NBCMI for which languages have an oral exam.
Guides
All guidesCMI Oral Exam practice is coming soon.
NAATI CCL practice is open now. 10 free practice minutes every month. No card needed. Prices are in AUD.
Official sources
XINGO is independent and not affiliated with the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).