MCCQE

MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination) is the primary medical licensing examination for international and Canadian medical graduates who wish to practice medicine in Canada. The exam is conducted by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and assesses a doctor’s clinical knowledge, decision-making ability, and professional competence.

What is MCCQE?

The MCCQE Part I is the first qualifying exam required to enter the Canadian medical licensure pathway. Clearing MCCQE is essential for obtaining the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) and for progressing toward postgraduate training or medical practice in Canada.

Who Needs to Appear for MCCQE?

MCCQE is applicable for:

• International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
• Canadian medical graduates

MBBS doctors aiming to:

• Practice medicine in Canada
• Apply for Canadian residency programs
• Obtain provincial medical registration

MCCQE Exam Structure

MCCQE Part I

• Exam Type: Computer-based test
• Duration: 1 day
• Question Types:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Clinical Decision-Making (CDM) cases

• Mode: Online (Prometric centers)

Note: MCCQE Part II (clinical OSCE) has been discontinued. Clinical competence is now assessed through training and practice-based pathways.

MCCQE Syllabus

MCCQE focuses on core clinical competencies, including:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Psychiatry
• Preventive & Community Medicine
• Ethics, Communication & Professionalism
• Population Health

MCCQE Passing Criteria

• Score-based evaluation (no fixed pass percentage)
• Results released by the Medical Council of Canada
• Passing MCCQE Part I is mandatory to move forward in the Canadian licensure process

MCCQE Validity

• MCCQE Part I results remain valid for licensure and residency pathways
• Required for applying to provincial medical authorities in Canada

Why Choose MCCQE for Canada?

• Gateway to medical practice in Canada
• Required for residency (CaRMS) applications
• High standards of medical education and healthcare
• Excellent career growth and quality of life

MCCQE vs Other Medical Licensing Exams

Benefits of Clearing MCCQE

• Eligibility for medical residency in Canada
• Pathway toward LMCC certification
• Opportunity to work in one of the world’s best healthcare systems
• Long-term settlement opportunities