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NAC Examination Annual Technical Report 2025

A summary of the exam development, administration, scoring and key psychometric activities of the NAC Examination in 2025.

2025-2026 MCC Annual Report

The report highlights the MCC’s projects and achievements from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

Study smarter: A study guide for the MCCQE

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

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NAC Examination Annual Technical Report 2019

A summary of the exam development, administration, scoring and key psychometric activities essential to the Medical Council of Canada’s NAC Examination in 2019.

Canadians studying medicine abroad and their journey to secure postgraduate training in Canada or the United States

Bartman, I., Boulet, J. R., Qin, S., & Bowmer, M. I. (2020)

Will I publish this abstract? Determining the characteristics of medical education oral abstracts linked to publication.

Guay, J. M., Wood, T. J., Touchie, C., Ta, C. A., & Halman, S. (2020)

Technical Report on the Standard-Setting Exercise for the NAC Examination 2019

This report documents the processes, procedures and results of a standard- setting exercise carried out for the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination for 2019.

October 2018 MCCQE Part II Annual Technical Report

This report summarizes the exam development, exam administration, scoring and psychometric
activities of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II and
candidate performance on the exam in October 2018.

2018-2019 MCC Annual Report

The report showcases the MCC's focus on assessment and research in collaboration with different organisations that took place during the 2018-2019 fiscal year.