THE MCCQE1 EXAMINATION

The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I is a summative examination that assesses the critical medical knowledge and clinical decision-making ability of a candidate at a level expected of a medical student who is completing their medical degree in Canada. A pass score is required for PRA-BC.

Applicants who have registered for the MCCQE1 exam are encouraged to proceed with applying to PRA-BC.

For the latest information about the MCCQE1 and their upcoming examination dates, please visit the MCC website.

The following is a list of helpful links and resources for the MCCQE Part 1. Please note that the following list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of the following organizations or resources by PRA-BC.

MCCQE PART 1 RESOURCES:

• Medical Council of Canada:

  • MCCQE 1 Overview - check for scheduling updates.

  • Resources - a list of reference books and online reference materials that may be helpful in preparing for your exams.

  • Multiple-Choice Questions and Clinical Decision-Making overview and practice tests.

• Toronto Notes - a concise and comprehensive medical review revised annually by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.

• Dalhousie University: Helpful Resources for the MCCQE.

Information on financial resources can be found here.