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MCCQE Part I: What to Expect
Dr. Isabelle DesjardinsMarch 16, 2015
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MCCQE Part I
• Based on MCC objectives• CanMEDs framework• 6 disciplines
– Medicine– Obstetrics and Gynecology– Pediatrics– Psychiatry– Surgery– PHELO (population health, ethical, legal, organizational
aspects of medicine)
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MCCQE Part I
• 3 ½ hours, morning–196 MCQs
• 4 hours, afternoon–~80 CDMs
CDMQ
MCQ
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MCQs
• 7 sections–28 MCQs in each –4 questions per discipline + 4 pilots–~ 30 minutes per section
• Computer-adaptive testing
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MCQs
• Clinical stem• 5 options
– 1 correct answer– 4 distractors
• No penalty for incorrect answers• Once you’ve completed a section, you
can’t go back
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Computer-adaptive testing
• Tailored to the ability of each candidate• Based on performance• Slightly easier or harder questions in next section
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CDMs
• Not computer-adaptive• 45-55 case descriptions with 1 or more
questions–80 questions in total–~ 3 minutes per question–Includes 10 pilot cases
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CDMs
• 2 types of questions – Short menu– Write-in (type in)
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CDMs – Short Menu
• ~10-40 options
• Follow directions closely–“Select one”–“Select up to X”–“Select as many as appropriate”
•Even if the question is worded in the plural, there may only be 1 correct answer
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CDMs – Write-in Questions
• Record only one answer per box provided–Score zero otherwise
• Be specific–“Hyperthyroidism” not “Thyroid
disease”• Use generic names for drugs, specify
dose and route if asked• Use single word or short phrases
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The importance of reading the questions carefully!!! • “List only X” or “Select only X”
– Score of 0 if you write more than X• “List up to X” or “Select up to X”
–Do not exceed X but don’t feel compelled to guess to build your answer up to X
–Choose options that you would do in the actual clinical situation
–Correct answer may be less than X–Some answers may lead to the
question being marked incorrect
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The importance of reading the questions carefully!!! • “List as many as appropriate” or “Select
only as many as appropriate”–Choose options that you would do in
the actual clinical situation–Don’t provide an excessive number of
answers –Score 0 if you exceed the maximum
number of acceptable responses–Score 0 if you choose inappropriate
responses
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DSM-V
• Where appropriate, Psychiatry questions will include both DSM-V and DSM-IV (in brackets) terminology
Depersonalization/derealization disorder (Depersonalization disorder)
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Exam Strategy• Manage your time• Answer all questions
– If you have to “guess” at an answer, try to eliminate as many incorrect answers as possible
• For CDMs–Follow directions (as mentioned previously)
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How to Prepare
• Study groups• Lectures (Back-to-Basics)• Review MCC objectives• Review exam demos • Practice examinations
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Resources
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MCCQE Part 1
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Resources
• Many resources on MCC website (mcc.ca)– Complete list of objectives– Demos of instructions for CDMs and
MCQs– Examination demos– Self-administered exams ($)
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Objectives
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MCCQE Part I Demos
• Free demonstration available on MCC website
http://mcc.ca/→ Examinations→ Qualifying Examination Part I
→ Reference Materials and Resources
→ Examination demo
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Exam Demos
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Other Demos
• Instructional videos for the MCQ and CDM components – become familiar with the examination
interface and functionality– highly recommended that you review
(~ 40 minutes in total)
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Self-administered examinations (MCC)• 96 MCQs• 4 “forms” available• Receive feedback on performance• ~ $69 per test
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The Basics• Know where you are going• Show up at least 30 minutes early with your
Entrance Card and ID• Do not bring any electronic devices, phones,
calculators, notes, etc. • You may use the washroom
– You will be accompanied by an exam proctor– You cannot take any exam information with
you– You will not be given additional time to
complete the exam
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The Basics
• Arrive rested and well-fed• Relax!
–Everything you have learned in the past 4 years has prepared you for this