MCCQE Eligibility Requirements 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Yes, LCME-accredited schools are accepted because they appear on the WHO AVICENNA directory

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No, only graduates of Canadian medical schools are eligible

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Yes, but only after passing USMLE Step 1

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No, U.S. graduates must apply through the National Assessment Collaboration pathway only

Question 2

How many attempts at MCCQE Part I does the MCC currently allow a candidate over their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of 5 attempts

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Unlimited attempts

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A maximum of 3 attempts

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A maximum of 2 attempts

Question 3

When must a candidate complete MCCQE Part II relative to passing MCCQE Part I under current MCC rules?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 years of passing Part I

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Within 5 years of passing Part I

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There is no time limit after passing Part I

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Within 2 years of passing 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?

Accepted Answer

Yes, eligibility is determined at the time of graduation, not at the time of application

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No, the school must be listed at the time of examination registration

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No, they must obtain a supplementary credential review

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Yes, but only if they graduated before a specific cutoff date set by the MCC

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT listed as an eligibility requirement for MCCQE Part I?

Accepted Answer

Holding a valid license to practice medicine in any jurisdiction

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Enrollment in or graduation from a recognized medical school

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Obtaining an MCC identification number

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Paying the applicable examination fee

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?

Accepted Answer

During the registration process, by the accommodation request deadline

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On the day of the examination at the test center

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At any time before the exam date

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Only after receiving the examination scheduling permit

Question 7

For MCCQE Part II eligibility, what is the minimum number of months of accredited postgraduate training currently required by the MCC?

Accepted Answer

12 months

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6 months

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18 months

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24 months