MCCQE blog posts

Discover what the MCCQE Part 1 tests: 230+ clinical presentations, CanMEDS roles, and non-clinical topics like ethics and public health.

MCCQE Part 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK share about 65% of content. The other 35% will trip you up. Side-by-side comparison of format, scoring, and content —.

An IMG shares how she failed the MCCQE Part 1 twice before passing on her 3rd attempt. Learn her exact daily routine, resources, and mistakes to avoid.

The complete IMG pathway to medical practice in Canada in 2026. 8 steps from credential verification to MCCQE Part 1, NAC OSCE, and CaRMS.

First-attempt MCCQE Part 1 pass rates: 94% for CMGs and 58% for IMGs. Learn what the 439 pass mark and 2026 format changes mean for your odds.

Follow a proven 3-month MCCQE Part 1 study plan with weekly schedules, essential resource recommendations, and exact strategies for the new MCQ format.

A complete guide to the MCCQE Part 1: break down the 230-MCQ format, exam costs, IMG eligibility rules, and score impacts on CaRMS.

The MCCQE Part 1 has moved to a 100% MCQ format. Discover why the exam is harder, how to adjust your pacing strategy, and how to build test-day stamina.