Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination — Information & Free Practice
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About Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination · CA
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Medical Council of Canada
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice examination
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 230; Unscored questions: 20.
- Time limit
- Two 2-hour-40-minute MCQ sections; 6.5-hour appointment including an optional break.
- Passing score
- 439 on the 300–600 scale; score at or above 439 passes.
- Exam fee
- CAD 1,500 MCCQE application fee (official fee page checked 2026-10-31; subject to change).
Topics covered
The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.
Assessment / Diagnosis — Official range: 40–50% (Practice allocation: 45%)
Management — Official range: 30–40% (Practice allocation: 35%)
Communication — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10%)
Professional Behaviours — Official range: 5–15% (Practice allocation: 10%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Computer-based multiple-choice examination
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 230; Unscored questions: 20.
How long is the exam?
Two 2-hour-40-minute MCQ sections; 6.5-hour appointment including an optional break.
What is the passing score?
439 on the 300–600 scale; score at or above 439 passes.
How much does the exam cost?
CAD 1,500 MCCQE application fee (official fee page checked 2026-10-31; subject to change).
Official sources and references
- MCCQE overview
What does the MCCQE test?
- MCC Test Specifications Based on the New Blueprint
MCCQE Part I blueprint, page 1
- MCC Examination Objectives
Using the objectives as a study guide
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Objectives
- MCC Examination Objectives: Communicator
Objectives
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Objectives
- MCC Examination Objectives: Leader / Manager
Objectives
- MCC Examination Objectives: Professional
Objectives
- MCC Examination Objectives: Scholar
Objectives
- MCC Medical Expert Examination Objectives
Abdominal distension, Key Objectives
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- MCC white blood cells, abnormalities of: individual objective
Key Objectives, page 1
- MCCQE overview
How is the MCCQE delivered?
- MCCQE Part I standard-setting technical report 2025
Exam structure, page 3
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