The Medical Education System in Canada

by Dr. Faraz Alam

Canadian Licensing Exam has 3 parts.

MCCEE (Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam).
MCCQE 1 (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part1)
MCCQE 2 (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part2)

MCC Evaluating Exam

The Evaluating Exam is for graduates of international medical schools. The lists of these schools are published annually by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Medical Education Directory (IMED). Success at this examination is one of the conditions required for entrance to the Qualifying Examination of Council except for graduates holding a diploma from a medical school accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the U.S.A.

Important Notices

POLICY CHANGES

IMPORTANT DATES

EE CENTER IN INDIA

2005 EVALUATING EXAMINATION

EE FAQ's

Evaluating Examination Information

The MCC updates the Evaluating Examination (EE) Information Pamphlet yearly to reflect the policies, requirements, fees and deadlines in effect for the examination sessions in that given year. The 2005 MCCEE Information Pamphlet and Application Forms are available for download from this Website. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read through the Information Pamphlet prior to submitting an application in order to be aware of and understand the eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines, as well as the ramifications of making changes to an application.

Important Notices and Updates - Please consult this page regularly for any updates to the MCCEE Information Pamphlet and important notices to candidates scheduled for a MCCEE session.

Resource Centre

The following resources will assist you in preparation for your exam.

Suggested List of Reference Books (PDF)

Medical Licensing Authorities of Canada

Information Pamphlet

MCC Objectives

EE FAQ's

Exam Fees

Evaluating Examination - new applicants: $1,000.00 CAD
Evaluating Examination - repeat applicants (last application prior to 2004): $900.00 CAD
Evaluating Examination - repeat applicants (last application in 2004 or 2005): $800.00 CAD

Please refer to the exam Information Pamphlet for payment procedures.

Qualifying Examination I

This page is a source of information for physicians who intend to obtain the qualification of Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) and thus inscription in the Canadian Medical Register. Although the information in this page is factual at the time of preparation, changes may occur from time to time without notice. This page is valid for the Qualifying Examination Part I in 2005 only. Any changes will be posted on the MCC Website.

In Canada, each provincial and territorial government is responsible for physicians to practice medicine within its boundaries. The provincial and territorial governments have mandated this responsibility to medical regulatory authorities. The medical regulatory authorities are listed as Appendix B under the QE Part I Information Pamphlet of this site and may be called licensing authority, college of physicians and surgeons, or medical board.

Examination Information

Please be aware that the MCCQE Part I will be administered by computer. The MCC will make every effort to ensure a smooth and orderly test administration. However, in extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the Medical Council, such as a power outage, computer malfunction or network difficulty, it may occasionally be necessary to reschedule candidates. While this should not happen often, candidates need to be prepared for this possibility. Those traveling to Canada on a travel visa for the sole purpose of sitting this examination should plan accordingly. Any candidate experiencing difficulty during the administration of the examination should ask the examination proctor for assistance.

Fall 2005 QE Part I Information Pamphlet and Application Forms

Resource Centre

The following resources will assist you in preparation for your examination.

Suggested List of Reference Books (PDF)

Medical Licensing Authorities

Practice Examination

The MCC is pleased to offer demonstration versions of the computer-based MCQ Practice Examination Booklet and CRS components of the MCCQE Part I. You must be using Netscape Navigator 4 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4, 5 or 6.

Examination Fees

The fee for the Qualifying Examination Part I in 2005 is $680.00 CAD. Please refer to the examination Information Pamphlet for payment procedures.

Qualifying Examination II

The MCC Qualifying Examination Part II (MCCQE Part II) assesses the competence of candidates; specifically the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for medical licensure in Canada, following a minimum of 12 months' supervised postgraduate clinical medical training or postgraduate osteopathic clinical training (as defined in the QE Part II Information Pamphlet) and prior to entry into independent clinical practice.

The MCCQE Part II includes problems in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Psychiatry and Surgery, as well as in allied disciplines considered essential for competence in general medical and health care as defined by the objectives developed by the MCC.

Click here for the Objectives for the Qualifying Examination and the Objectives of the Considerations of the Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Aspects of the Practice of Medicine (CLEO).

Exam Information

Fall 2005 QE Part II Information Pamphlet and Application Forms

Resource Centre

The following resources will assist you in preparation for your exam.

Suggested List of Reference Books (PDF)

Patient Interaction or Communication Rating Scale (PDF)

Exam Fees

The fee for the Qualifying Examination Part II in 2005 is $1430.00 CAD. Please refer to the exam Information Pamphlet for payment procedures.