MCCQE Eligibility Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A graduate from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited U.S. medical school wishes to take MCCQE Part I. Are they eligible?
- No, only graduates of Canadian medical schools are eligible
- Yes, LCME-accredited schools are accepted because they appear on the WHO AVICENNA directory (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only after passing USMLE Step 1
- No, U.S. graduates must apply through the National Assessment Collaboration pathway only
Correct answer: Yes, LCME-accredited schools are accepted because they appear on the WHO AVICENNA directory
LCME-accredited U.S. medical schools appear on the WHO AVICENNA directory, making their graduates eligible for the MCCQE Part I.
Question 2: How many attempts at MCCQE Part I does the MCC currently allow a candidate over their lifetime?
- Unlimited attempts
- A maximum of 3 attempts
- A maximum of 5 attempts (Correct answer)
- A maximum of 2 attempts
Correct answer: A maximum of 5 attempts
The MCC limits candidates to a maximum of 5 lifetime attempts at MCCQE Part I.
Question 3: When must a candidate complete MCCQE Part II relative to passing MCCQE Part I under current MCC rules?
- Within 5 years of passing Part I
- There is no time limit after passing Part I
- Within 10 years of passing Part I (Correct answer)
- Within 2 years of passing Part I
Correct answer: Within 10 years of passing Part I
Candidates must successfully complete MCCQE Part II within 10 years of passing MCCQE Part I.
Question 4: A candidate who holds a medical degree from a school that was listed on the WHO AVICENNA directory at the time of graduation but has since been removed — are they still eligible for MCCQE Part I?
- No, the school must be listed at the time of examination registration
- Yes, eligibility is determined at the time of graduation, not at the time of application (Correct answer)
- No, they must obtain a supplementary credential review
- Yes, but only if they graduated before a specific cutoff date set by the MCC
Correct answer: Yes, eligibility is determined at the time of graduation, not at the time of application
The MCC assesses eligibility based on the school's listing status at the time the candidate graduated, not at the time of application.
Question 5: Which of the following is NOT listed as an eligibility requirement for MCCQE Part I?
- Enrollment in or graduation from a recognized medical school
- Obtaining an MCC identification number
- Holding a valid license to practice medicine in any jurisdiction (Correct answer)
- Paying the applicable examination fee
Correct answer: Holding a valid license to practice medicine in any jurisdiction
A license to practice medicine is not required for MCCQE Part I; candidates are typically students or recent graduates who have not yet been licensed.
Question 6: An international medical graduate (IMG) applies for MCCQE Part I and requests test accommodations for a disability. When must this request be submitted?
- On the day of the examination at the test center
- At any time before the exam date
- During the registration process, by the accommodation request deadline (Correct answer)
- Only after receiving the examination scheduling permit
Correct answer: During the registration process, by the accommodation request deadline
Accommodation requests must be submitted during registration by the MCC's published deadline; late requests may not be granted.
Question 7: For MCCQE Part II eligibility, what is the minimum number of months of accredited postgraduate training currently required by the MCC?
- 6 months
- 12 months (Correct answer)
- 18 months
- 24 months
Correct answer: 12 months
The MCC requires a minimum of 12 months of accredited postgraduate medical training to be eligible for MCCQE Part II.
MCCQE Eligibility Requirements 3
A graduate from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited U.S. medical school wishes to take MCCQE Part I.
Are they eligible?