Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Medical Council of Canada |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 |
| Exam Number: | MCCQE Part 1 |
| Available Languages: | French, English |
| Exam Price: | CAD 1,735 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid indefinitely; required for medical licensure in Canada |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Single-best-answer items |
| Exam Duration: | 320 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | MCCQE Part 2 National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination |
| Real Exam Qty: | 230 |
| Passing Score: | 439 (scaled score 300–600) |
| Recommended Training: | MCC Examination Objectives & Blueprint |
| Exam Registration: | Official Registration Portal |
| Sample Questions: | Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based; available at Prometric test centres worldwide or via remote proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | Graduate or final-year student from a recognized medical school; must meet eligibility criteria set by the Medical Council of Canada |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://mcc.ca/examinations-assessments/mccqe/ |
Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Dimensions of Care | 50% | - Chronic Care - Acute Care - Assessment and Diagnosis - Health Promotion and Illness Prevention |
| Topic 2: Physician Activities | 50% | - Management - Professional Behaviours - Psychosocial Aspects - Communication |
Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Sample Questions:
An 18-year-old man presents to your clinic with a history of intermittent, dull, achy pain on the left side of his scrotum, and he has now noted left scrotal enlargement. On examination, you note a swelling in the left scrotum when he is standing that disappears when he is supine. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- A. Spermatocyte.
- B. Varicocele.
- C. Hydrocele.
- D. Cryptorchidism.
- E. Intermittent testicular torsion.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A 42-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a 24-hour history of severe pain in her right eye. On examination, you notice a right conjunctival injection that is worst adjacent to the iris. Direct and consensual responses to light are intact but sluggish, with severe photophobia in the right pupil is slightly smaller than the left. The patient's visual acuity is 20/20 on the left and 20/40 on the right. Visual field testing results are normal. Intraocular pressure findings are normal. Slit-lamp examination findings of the cornea are normal, and there are no cells in the anterior chamber. You are unable to visualize her fundus. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- A. Acute uveitis.
- B. Scleritis.
- C. Acute angle-closure glaucoma.
- D. Optic neuritis.
- E. Viral conjunctivitis.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You are a family physician caring for a healthy 60-year-old woman. Which one of the following preventative interventions is most useful?
- A. Cervical cytology every year.
- B. Mammography every 2 years.
- C. Fasting blood glucose every year.
- D. Bone densitometry every 2 years.
- E. Fasting lipid profile every year.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A 26-year-old woman, gravida 1, para 0, aborta 0, presents to your office at 10 weeks' gestation to review the results of her antenatal blood work. She tested positive for hepatitis C. Which one of the following is most advisable to share with her regarding the risks to her and her unborn child?
- A. The infant will need to be treated with an antiviral.
- B. It is safe to breastfeed.
- C. Pregnancy will increase her viral load.
- D. She will likely develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
- E. She should terminate the pregnancy.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A 29-year-old man comes to the office for an initial visit. He is being treated for schizophrenia and epilepsy.
He has a 20 pack-year history of smoking. His medications are carbamazepine, clozapine, and quetiapine. In the past year, he has gained a considerable amount of weight. Aside from a BMI of 32, the results of his physical examination are unremarkable. Which one of the following conditions should he be investigated for?
- A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- B. Acromegaly
- C. Cushing disease
- D. Sleep apnea
- E. Type 2 diabetes
Correct Answer: E 🗳️
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