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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.

NAC Examination Annual Technical Report 2023

A summary of the exam development, administration, scoring and key psychometric activities of the NAC Examination in 2023.

MCCQE Part I Annual Technical Report 2022

A summary of the fundamental psychometric characteristics and test development activities of the MCCQE Part I in 2022.

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NAC Examination Annual Technical Report ‒ March 2020

A summary of the exam development, administration, scoring and key psychometric activities essential to the Medical Council of Canada’s March session of the 2020 NAC Examination.

2021-2022 MCC Annual Report

The report highlights the period between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 and how the MCC forged ahead and fostered collaboration with partners despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

Competency-Based Medical Training in Anesthesiology: Has It Delivered on the Promise of Better Education?

Kealey, A., & Naik, V. N. (2022)

Family Physician Quality Improvement Plans: A Realist Inquiry Into What Works, for Whom, Under What Circumstances

Roy, M., Lockyer, J., & Touchie, C. (2022)

Cancel culture: exploring the unintended consequences of cancelling the Canadian national licensing clinical examination

Touchie, C., & Pugh, D. (2022)

Technical report on the 2020 standard-setting exercise for the NAC Examination

A summary of the processes, procedures and results of a standard-setting exercise carried out for the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination for 2020.

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