Qualifying Examination Part II
The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part II is a three-hour Objective-Structured Clinical Examination that assesses the competence of candidates, specifically the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for medical licensure in Canada prior to entry into independent clinical practice.
This examination consists of a series of five-minute and ten-minute clinical stations. At each station, a brief written statement introduces a clinical problem and directs the candidate to appropriately examine a standardized (simulated) patient as well as perform activities such as obtaining a focused history, conducting a focused physical examination, or assessing and addressing the patient’s issues. Candidates may be asked to answer specific questions related to the patient, interpret x-rays or the results of other investigations, make a diagnosis and/or write admission orders.
The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part II includes problems in Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Psychiatry and Surgery, as well as in similar disciplines considered essential for competence in general medicine and health care.
Examination at a glance
| Dates | Fee | Application deadlines | Examination centres* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring 2012 May 6, 2012 |
C$2,150 | Main Application deadline:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (up to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time) Late applications |
Centres: B.C. - Vancouver (E) Alta. - Calgary (E), Edmonton (E) Ont. - London (E), Hamilton (E), Toronto (E), Ottawa (E) Que. - Montréal I (E), Montréal II (F), Sherbrooke (F), Québec (F) |
* The centres are subject to change.
Centres are designated as English (E) or French (F) only. The examination must be taken in English at an English centre, and in French at a French centre.
Candidates will be scheduled for either the morning (AM) or the afternoon (PM) administration.
Proposed future MCCQE Part II dates
| Session | Proposed dates (to be confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Fall 2012 | Oct. 27 and 28, 2012 |
| Spring 2013 | May 5, 2013 |
| Fall 2013 | Oct. 26 and 27, 2013 |
| Spring 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| Fall 2014 | Oct. 25 and 26, 2014 |
