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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.

2024-2025 MCC Annual Report

The report highlights the MCC’s projects and achievements from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

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2019 MCCQE Part I Annual Technical Report

A summary of the fundamental psychometric characteristics, test development and test administration activities of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I from April 2019 to January 2020.

A review of multi-source feedback focusing on psychometrics, pitfalls and some possible solutions

Ashworth, N., De Champlain, A. F., & Kain, N. (2021)

Remote proctoring provides candidates a safe way to continue the path to licensure

Topps, M. (2020)

The relationship between accreditation cycle and licensing examination scores: A national look

Roy, M., Wood, T. J., Blouin, D., & Eva, K. (2020)

The show must go on: Lessons learned from using remote proctoring in a high-stakes medical licensing exam program in response to severe disruption

Morin, M., Alves, C., & De Champlain, A. F. (2020)

2019-2020 MCC Annual Report

The report highlights the MCC’s achievements and activities between April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 including the full operationalization of MCC 360, advancements in research, as well as increased and broadened engagement with stakeholders.