Reference material and resources
Self Administered Evaluating Examination
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) offers the Self Administered Evaluating Examination, an online 96 multiple-choice question practice examination intended for international medical graduates and international medical students wishing to test their level of preparedness for the MCCEE. Multiple forms are available at any given time. The Self Administered Evaluating Examination (SAE - EE) does not cover all material in the MCCEE and is not meant to take the place of the MCCEE, however it does provide a sample of the type and style of questions that may be found in the MCCEE and can serve as a study aid. Following completion, feedback is immediately e-mailed to the participants regarding the number of correctly answered questions and a comparison of their performance to those of other MCCEE participants. The cost of each SAEE is $60 CAD, payable online by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only).
Scoring
Candidates are encouraged to review how the MCCEE is scored. Please review the Scoring section.
Objectives for the Qualifying Examination
Using the Objectives for the Qualifying Examination as a study guide may be helpful for examinees trying to pass the MCCEE. Note that the Objectives are organized in terms of clinical presentations. Under each clinical presentation is a set of learning objectives that are exactly what you, as an examinee, have to know for any of the Medical Council of Canada examinations.
When studying for an examination, systematically go through each clinical presentation and carefully read the related objectives. If you feel that your knowledge or skill related to a given objective is weak, then you know that this objective needs further study and will require you to consult a medical reference/textbook. MCC test committee members use the clinical presentations and learning objectives listed in this resource when creating test questions. By reading and familiarizing yourself with the Objectives, you will be able to deepen your knowledge of the information that is required for all of the MCC examinations.
MCCEE Online Demo
The MCCEE Online Demo provides a demonstration of how our computer-based Evaluating Examination operates. You will be able to view a series of screens to familiarize yourself with the computer testing environment. This will give you an opportunity to learn about each feature before using it in the actual examination. You will be instructed on how to use the mouse and the different parts of the screen.
The MCCEE Online Demo includes 10 sample questions. Please note that the correct answers are not provided and that your answers to these questions will not be scored. The last screen of the sample test shows the Item Reviewing feature which replicates what you will see on the actual examination. The Item Reviewing feature has not been activated for the MCCEE Online Demo and is only shown as an example of the Item Reviewing screen.
Click here to access the MCCEE Online demo.
Multiple choice question examples
A free demonstration of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I can be taken online and contains similar multiple choice questions to those on the Evaluating Examination.
Reference books
The Medical Council of Canada has compiled a list of reference books that may be helpful to you in your studies.
Frequently asked questions
Candidates are encouraged to review the frequently asked questions about the MCCEE.
