Account Creation and General Instructions:

https://mcc.ca/credentials-and-services/services/verification-of-credentials/

1. Website: Information and detailed steps can be found on physiciansapply.ca.
2. Account Requirement: You need to create an account to access the directions and details.
3. Document Requirements: Only copies of the documents are required, not the originals.

Required Identity Documents:

1. Passeport
   • Including a Passport Cover Sheet.
   • Certified Identity Confirmation.

Medical Credentials and Related Documents:

1. Medical Degree or Diploma
   • Accompanied by a Medical Degree or Diploma Cover Sheet.
2. Relevé de notes de la faculté de médecine
   • With a Medical School Transcript Cover Sheet.
3. Internship Documentation
   • Including an Internship Cover Sheet.
4. License or Registration
   • Along with a License or Registration Cover Sheet.
5. Release Form

** If you have not completed your postgraduate or specialty training, the following two documents are not required.

6. Postgraduate Training Document

7. Specialty Certificate

Frais:

1. Document Fee: $220 per medical credential.
2. Translation Fee: $140 per page.
3. Document Cancellation Fee: $65.
4. File Transfer Service Fee: $60 per document (up to a maximum of $240).

Notes supplémentaires:

• Non-refundable fees.
• Document cancellation fee applies only if the document has not yet been processed by MCC. The document fee will be returned to the credit card used at the time of payment, or a credit will be applied to your account.
• For the File Transfer Service Fee, a charge is applied for each document transferred, up to four documents. When transferring more than four documents to the same third party in a single transaction, only the first four documents will be charged.

Avis de non-responsabilité :

• Please note that these information are subject to change. The details provided here are based on the information available on the physiciansapply.ca website as of our latest review on August 28, 2024.

  For the most current information and specifics, we advise you to visit the physiciansapply.ca website and consult their guidelines directly.

Qualifying Exams Overview

Part 1: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I

Exigences

• Medical Degree Verification: Must be source verified through physiciansapply.ca.

Application Process

1. Apply for MCCQE Part I: Avec physiciansapply.ca.
2. Exam Schedule: Exams are available in four different sessions throughout the year, each spanning four months.
3. Exam Fee: $1,375 (as of 26th Jan 2023).

Frais et charges

• Application Fee: $ 1,375.
• Examination Withdrawal Fee: $688* (non-refundable).
• Eligibility Window Extension Fee: $110**.
  • Note: If the exam fees have increased since your original application, you will also need to pay the difference. These fees are non-refundable.
• Result Recheck Fee: $ 265.
• Appeal Fee: $ 1,100.

Clause de non-responsabilité

• The fees and details are subject to change. The latest information was retrieved on [insert date of retrieval].

Part 2: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II

• Statut actuel: Not being delivered as of 2021 due to the pandemic. For updated information, please check physiciansapply.ca.

NAC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Overview

Exigences

• Medical Degree Verification: Must be either completed or in progress. Verification is done through physiciansapply.ca.

Application Process

1. Application: Submit your application through physiciansapply.ca.
2. Exam Center Selection: Choose your preferred exam center during the application process.
3. Paiement: Complete the necessary payment as part of your application.
4. Dates d'examen : Stay updated with exam dates, as they are routinely revised on the website.

Frais et charges

• Application Fee: $ 3,050.
• Examination Withdrawal Fee: $500
• Administrative Fee: $1,525
• Pre-scheduling Request Fee: $ 120.
• Result Recheck Fee: $ 265.
• Appeal Fee: $ 1,100.

*Non-refundable, included in the application fee)

• Exam Preparation Resources for QE1

  1. MCC (Medical Council of Canada) Resources

  • MCC Medical Expert Objective List: A comprehensive guide to topics and objectives.
  • Examen préparatoire CMCQE1: Full-length practice exams for comprehensive preparation.
  • MCCQE1 Preparatory Exam Lite Version: A shorter version of the preparatory exam for focused practice.
  • Test CMCQE1 CDM: Clinical decision-making practice test.

  2. Recommended Textbooks

  • Notes de Toronto: Highly preferred comprehensive medical reference.
  • KAPLAN USMLE Books: Detailed resources for medical exam preparation.
  • Éléments essentiels pour l'examen clinique de licence médicale.: Key guide for licensing exams.
  • Bien faire: A primer on ethics for the medical professional.

  3. Question Banks (Q-Banks)

  • UWorld: Extensive question bank with detailed explanations.
  • Banque Q Canada: Specialized for Canadian medical licensing exams.
  • Banque ACE Q: Focused question bank for medical exam prep.
  • Amboss: Comprehensive medical learning platform with a question bank.

  4. Online Resources and Websites

  • UpToDate: Up-to-date medical information and resources.
  • CMPA Good Practice Guidelines: Guidelines and best practices for medical professionals.
  • AAFP – Clinical Recommendations: American Academy of Family Physicians’ clinical guidelines.
  • Lecturio: Online video lectures and learning resources.
  • MedEd en ligne: Educational videos and materials for medical students.

  5. Peer Groups for Collaborative Learning

  • Facebook Study Groups: Online communities for collaborative learning and support.

  Preparatory Resources for the NAC OSCE

  Sites web

  • MCC Objectives: Comprehensive guide detailing the objectives set by the Medical Council of Canada.
  • Physiciansapply.ca: Essential resource for application and information regarding the NAC OSCE.
  • CMPA: Offers valuable medical practice guidelines and resources.
  • AFMC Public Health Virtual Textbook: A digital resource for public health knowledge.

  Recommended Textbooks

  • Manuel d'Edmonton: A practical guide specifically designed for OSCE exam preparation.
  • Premiers secours pour le USMLE Step 2 CS.: A widely used resource offering strategies and tips for clinical skills exams.
  • Therapeutic Choices: A detailed reference for therapeutic decision-making in clinical practice.

   

  Estimated Overall Cost for Completing Medical Examinations

  Breakdown of Costs (in CAD)

  • Source Verification Fee: $ 1,000 *

  • MCCQE Part I Exam Fee: $ 1,400 *

  • MCCQE Part I Exam Preparation: $ 3,000 *

  • NAC OSCE Exam Fee: $ 3,100 *

  • NAC OSCE Exam Preparation: $ 3,000 *

• Remarques

  • All prices listed are estimates and have been rounded for simplicity.
  • Clause de non-responsabilité: These figures are subject to change. Please refer to the official sources for the most current information.

Exam preparatory coaching centers available in Canada:

Ontario:

Medskool

Medapplications

SureSuccess

Medical Training Express

Amca Canada

MDWorld.ca

Colombie-Britannique:

Medical Training Express

Alberta:

Elmscott & Haxeleigh

En ligne:

Tutor IMG

Mededu Canada

Programme national de langues pour la santé

Obtain a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) 

https://mcc.ca/credentials-and-services/pathways-to-licensure/lmcc/

• Graduate from a Medical School mentioned in the World Directory
• Medical Degree source verified through physiciansapply.ca
• Passed MCCQE1 Exam 
• Have successfully completed 12 months of clinical post graduate training accepted by the ED and CEO of the MCC (outside Canada)
• Paid LMCC application fee.