Examination results
Notification of results
Examination results are confirmed by the National Assessment Central Coordinating Committee (NAC3) and are released by mail by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC). At this time, results are not made available through candidates’ MCC-Online accounts. For reasons of confidentiality, results cannot be given verbally, by fax or by email.
The timing of the release of examination results is coordinated with each province based on its particular needs and will be announced to candidates close to the date of the exam.
Validity period of a pass standing on the NAC OSCE A pass result on the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is valid for three years.
Number of times candidates can take the examination
Starting in 2011, the NAC OSCE can be attempted once per Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) cycle. If you pass the examination, you can register for the examination a maximum of two additional times if your eligibility is maintained. Regardless of whether you pass or fail, you can only take the examination three times. If you take the examination more than once, the most recent result will be the only valid result.
Complaints
If candidates believe that issues related to the administration of the examination and/or any issues encountered during the course of the examination may significantly affect their results, they must:
- Immediately communicate such concerns to the Chief Examiner on-site at the time of the examination session in question.
- Submit a written report detailing the incident to the MCC Executive Director within one week following the examination. The report can be mailed or sent by courier to the MCC care of the Executive Director.
Any intervention, if appropriate, is possible only if candidates provide notification of the concern/ problem in this manner.
Rescore requests
Scores are verified several times before results are released. Candidates who were unsuccessful at the examination and who nevertheless wish to have their examination rescored must:
- Submit a written request to the MCC’s Executive Director within one month of receipt of their results. The request can be mailed or sent by courier to the MCC care of the Executive Director.
- Accompany the written request with payment of the applicable fee of C$204 (credit card, certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the Medical Council of Canada). Fees are subject to change.
