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MCCQE Part I: What to Expect Dr. Debra Pugh March 19, 2012
MCCQE Part I: What to Expect
Dr. Debra Pugh March 19, 2012
MCCQE Part I• Based on MCC objectives• CanMEDs framework• 6 disciplines
– Medicine– Obstetrics and Gynecology– Pediatrics– Psychiatry– Surgery– PHELO (population health, ethical, legal, organizational
aspects of medicine)
MCCQE Part I• 3 ½ hours,
morning–196 MCQs
• 4 hours, afternoon–~80 CDMs
MCQ 75%
CDM 25%
MCQs• 7 sections
–28 MCQs in each –4 questions per discipline + 4 pilots–~ 30 minutes per section
• Computer-adaptive testing
Computer-adaptive testing
• Tailored to the ability of each candidate• Based on performance• Slightly easier or harder questions in next section
CDMs• Paper-based (not computer-based)• 45-55 case descriptions with 1 or more
questions–~80 questions in total–~ 3 minutes per question–Includes 10 pilot cases
CDMs – Short Menu• 10-40 options• Follow directions closely
–“Select one”–“Select up to 4”–“Select as many as appropriate”
CDMs – Write-in Questions• Record only one answer per box
provided–Score zero otherwise
• Be specific–“Hyperthyroidism” not “thyroid
disease”• Use generic names for drugs, specify
dose and route if asked• Use single word or short phrases
Exam Strategy• Manage your time• Answer all questions
– If you have to “guess” at an answer, try to eliminate as many incorrect answers as possible
• For CDMs–Follow directions (select up to 3 answers;
write in one answer)– If “select as many as appropriate” choose
only the answers that make sense • Penalized for selecting too many
unnecessary options
How to Prepare• Study groups• Lectures (Back-to-Basics)• Review MCC objectives• Review exam demos • Practice examinations
Resources
Resources• Many resources on MCC website
(mcc.ca)– Complete list of objectives– Demos of instructions for CDMs and
MCQs– Examination demos– Self-administered exams ($)
Objectives
MCCQE Part I Demos• Free demonstration available on MCC
websitehttp://mcc.ca/→ Examinations→ Qualifying Examination Part I
→ Reference Materials and Resources
→ Examination demo
Exam Demos
Other Demos• Instructional videos for the MCQ and
CDM components – become familiar with the examination
interface and functionality– highly recommended that you review
(~ 40 minutes in total)
Self-administered examinations (MCC)• 96 MCQs• 4 “forms” available• Receive feedback on performance• ~ $60 per test
The Basics• Know where you are going• Show up at least 30 minutes early with
your entrance card and ID• Arrive rested and well-fed• Relax!
–Everything you have learned in the past 4 years has prepared you for this
