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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.

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.

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NAC Examination Annual Technical Report 2024

A summary of the exam development, administration, scoring and key psychometric activities of the NAC Examination in 2024.

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)

Physician licensing in Canada

This eBook is a practical guide to clinical assistant, associate physician, and practice-ready assessment pathways.

MCCQE Part I Annual Technical Report 2023

A summary of the fundamental psychometric characteristics and test development activities of the MCCQE Part I in 2023.

Do Canadian medical licensing exam scores correlate with physicians’ future performance in practice? A cohort study of Alberta family physicians

Bartman, I., Kain, N., Ashworth, N., Hernandez-Ceron, N., Hurava, I., Hamayeli-Mehrabani, H., Kumar, K., Nie, R., & Morin, M. (2024)