MCCQE Preparation
Pass the MCCQE with a bilingual, structured program
Fishboard is Cameroon's officially authorized training center for international medical licensing exams. Our MCCQE program combines a curated question bank, live tutoring, and the Barbillard analytics dashboard to give every candidate a clear path to passing.
About the exam
What is the MCCQE?
The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) is a computer-based national licensing exam required for all physicians seeking to practice medicine in Canada. It tests clinical knowledge, judgment, and decision-making across all major medical disciplines.
The exam is a single-day, computer-based test of 230 multiple-choice questions, delivered in two sections with an optional break between them. As of the 2025 restructuring, the exam is MCQ-only — the former Clinical Decision-Making (CDM) component has been removed.
For International Medical Graduates (IMGs) — including physicians trained in Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and other Francophone African countries — the MCCQE is the first major hurdle on the path to Canadian residency.
Exam at a glance
- Format
- Computer-based, single day, MCQ-only
- Questions
- 230 multiple-choice questions
- Duration
- Two sections, optional break between
- Scoring
- 300–600 scale, pass score 439
- Language
- English or French (your choice)
- Administered by
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
- Prerequisite
- Medical degree + MCC registration
MCC Blueprint
Disciplines covered
Our program
How Fishboard prepares you
Curated question bank
Questions mapped to the MCC Blueprint, with detailed bilingual explanations after each answer.
12-week guided cohort
Weekly live sessions with expert tutors, structured study plans, and peer accountability.
Barbillard analytics
Track accuracy by discipline, identify weak areas, and measure progress toward exam-readiness.
Blueprint-aligned MCQ practice
Questions cover all disciplines in the MCC Blueprint, calibrated to the 230-question, single-day format introduced in 2025.
Choose your path
Two preparation tracks
12-Week Structured Program
With live sessions · Expert tutors · Peer cohort
- Weekly live review sessions (EN or FR)
- Structured study plan mapped to MCC Blueprint
- Individualized feedback from medical educators
- Barbillard analytics to track discipline progress
- Full question bank access with explanations
On-Demand Platform Access
Study on your own schedule
- Full question bank accessible anytime
- Bilingual explanations for every question
- Barbillard dashboard: accuracy by discipline
- Progress tracking and at-risk alerts
FAQ
MCCQE — Common questions
What is the MCCQE?
The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) is a computer-based national licensing exam required for all physicians wishing to practice medicine in Canada. It assesses medical knowledge and clinical decision-making across all major disciplines. As of the 2025 restructuring, the exam is MCQ-only — 230 questions delivered in a single day across two sections.
Who is eligible to take the MCCQE?
Candidates must hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school and be registered with the MCC. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) — including graduates from Cameroonian and other African medical schools — are eligible once they complete the Source Document Verification process.
How many questions are on the MCCQE?
The MCCQE consists of 230 multiple-choice questions, delivered in a single day across two sections with an optional break between them. As of the 2025 restructuring, the exam no longer includes a separate clinical decision-making (CDM) component — all items are MCQ.
What is the pass score on the MCCQE?
The MCCQE is scored on a 300–600 scale, with a mean of 450 and a pass score of 439 (set July 2025).
What is the pass rate for the MCCQE?
The MCC reports pass rates that vary by candidate group. Canadian medical graduates typically have higher first-attempt pass rates than IMGs. Structured preparation — including systematic question bank practice and performance tracking — significantly improves outcomes for IMGs.
How does Fishboard's MCCQE program work?
Fishboard offers two tracks: a 12-week guided cohort with weekly live sessions, tutored reviews, and structured study plans; and a self-paced track with unlimited question bank access, detailed explanations, and the Barbillard analytics dashboard to track your performance by discipline.
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