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Now available: Study guide for the MCCQE

April 2, 2026
A new free resource to help you succeed in your MCCQE preparation The Medical Council of Canada (MCC),...
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Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination name update

April 1, 2026
As of April 1, 2026, the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I (MCCQE Part I) will...
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September 2026 NAC Examination application to reopen in May  

March 26, 2026
We are pleased to confirm that application for the September 2026 National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination session will, exceptionally, reopen...
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ECHO newsletter

Read the most recent issue of the MCC’s newsletter for a curated selection of the biggest updates. Currently released twice each year.

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Latest publications

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Study smarter: A study guide for the MCCQE

This actionable guide offers a structured, evidence-informed approach to MCCQE preparation.

MCCQE Part I Annual Technical Report 2024

A summary of the fundamental psychometric characteristics and test development activities of the MCCQE Part I in 2024.

Technical report on the 2025 Standard Setting Exercise for the MCCQE Part I

Summary of processes, procedures and results of a standard-setting exercise for the MCCQE Part I in 2025.
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Research

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Association Between Physician Licensing and Certification Examination Performance and Quality of Patient Care: A Systematic Review

Pugh, D., Roy, M., Wood, T. J., Bartman, I., Ly, V. & Touchie, C. (2026)

Multi-source feedback in undergraduate medical education: a pilot study

Bartman, I., St-Onge, C., Roy, M., Gingerich, A., Katsoulas, E., Chahine, S., Gagnon, N. (2025)

Expanding health care capacity in Canada: the potential of internationally trained physicians

Leiva Tobelem, L. F., Ynoe de Moraes, F., Caparica Santos, N. F. (2025)

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