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Easily access the MCC annual reports, technical reports for examinations, and research publications from one convenient location.

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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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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)

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.

Augmenting physician examiner scoring in objective structured clinical examinations: including the standardized patient perspective

Roy, M., Wojcik, J., Bartman, I., & Smee, S. (2020)

2019 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 2019.

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.