Medical Licensing Exam — Canada

Pass the MCCQE. Build Your Career in Canada

MedCognito’s MCCQE preparation course gives internationally trained physicians everything needed to pass — live sessions, 5,000+ MCQs, mock exams, and expert guidance from Dr. Nana Yaw Amo Broni and his team.

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About the Exam

What is the MCCQE?

The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) is a mandatory national licensing exam for all physicians seeking to practise medicine in Canada. For internationally trained physicians, it is the first major clinical milestone on the path to full registration with any provincial college.

The exam evaluates your ability to apply medical knowledge to patient care within the Canadian clinical context — across all major disciplines, from internal medicine and surgery to psychiatry and community health. It is designed to assess readiness for supervised clinical practice in Canada.

Every provincial licensing body in Canada — from CPSO in Ontario to CPSBC in British Columbia — requires IMGs to pass the MCCQE as part of their registration pathway. Passing it is not optional, and passing it on your first attempt matters.

Who is eligible to take the MCCQE?

  • Final-year enrollment or graduation from an MCC-recognised medical program
  • Proficiency in English
  • Registration with the Medical Council of Canada (international graduates must meet additional verification criteria)
Exam structure at a glance
Format

230 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) only. The CDM short-answer component has been removed from the current exam format.

Two sections

MCQs are split across two sections of 160 minutes each, with an optional 45-minute break in between.

Total duration

6.5 hours total — a reduced duration compared to the previous 9-hour format.

What it tests

Medical sciences and clinical decision-making across Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Community Health & Ethics.

Where it's sat

Pearson VUE testing centres nationwide — Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, and more.

How to register

Through the Medical Council of Canada portal at mcc.ca after completing credentials verification.

WHY MEDCOGNITO

Expert Prep for International Physicians Ready to Practise in Canada

MedCognito was built exclusively for internationally trained physicians — not a generic platform. Every resource is calibrated to what IMGs specifically find challenging on the MCCQE.

Prep built around the exam

No fluff. No guessing. Every lesson, mock, and practice session is aligned to what the MCCQE actually tests — structured around the MCC Objectives from day one.

Practice that feels like exam day

Realistic mock exams that mirror the MCCQE in format, length, and clinical depth — so you walk into the test centre confident and prepared, not surprised.

Support that keeps you consistent

You are never left on your own. Expert guidance, live sessions, personalised feedback, and a community of IMGs preparing alongside you — every step of the way.

A clear path beyond one exam

MedCognito doesn’t stop at the MCCQE. We guide internationally trained physicians through each stage of the Canadian licensure journey — MCCQE, NAC OSCE, TDM, CaRMS, and beyond.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything Inside the MCCQE Prep Course

One structured platform — every resource aligned to the exam, nothing that wastes your time.

Step-by-step coverage of all MCCQE objectives and enabling objectives — aligned directly to the MCC Blueprint so every session moves you closer to exam readiness.

3 hours of virtual lectures per module, delivered live with your cohort in a focused, interactive environment. Recordings available so you never miss a session.

A comprehensive bank of practice questions covering all clinical disciplines — built around real Canadian clinical scenarios and mapped to the current MCCQE MCQ format.

Full-length proctored mock exams that replicate the MCCQE experience. Receive personalised feedback on your performance so you know exactly where to improve.

Practical clinical exercises and medical drills — bite-sized material designed to reinforce concepts, sharpen clinical reasoning, and keep your preparation active.

Access to a private support group of IMGs preparing alongside you. Share questions, stay motivated, and benefit from the experience of those who have passed before.

About the Exam

Meet Dr. Nana Yaw Amo Broni

The physician who built MedCognito — and who teaches the MCCQE course himself.

Meet Dr. Nana Yaw Amo Broni

Dr. Broni is a practising Canadian family physician who has guided thousands of internationally trained physicians through the MCCQE and Canadian licensure process. As an IMG himself, he understands firsthand what it takes to navigate the Canadian medical system — and built MedCognito to give every internationally trained physician the structured, expert support he wished he had.

His teaching approach centres on the MCC Objectives — ensuring every session directly advances your exam readiness rather than covering material that will not appear on test day. Students consistently credit his clarity, depth, and personal investment in their success as the difference-makers in their preparation.

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HOW IT WORKS

Three Steps to MCCQE Readiness

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Enrol and get instant access

Choose your plan and enrol today. Access starts immediately — your video library, study plan, and community are ready from day one.

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Follow the structured course

Work through the objective-by-objective curriculum with live lectures, MCQ practice, and medical drills — all paced to your exam date.

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Sit your mocks and pass

Complete proctored mock exams, get personalised feedback, and walk into exam day fully prepared and confident to pass.

STUDENT REVIEWS

What IMGs Say About MedCognito

Real words from internationally trained physicians who prepared with MedCognito and passed the MCCQE.

“Your approach to teaching with the objectives made things much easier for me and helped me gain deeper understanding and more precision of the concepts, which helped me pass my QE1 exam. A big thanks to the chief tutor and the team of tutors. God bless you all.”

Ruth C.

“One and only To The Point resource you want to get through QE1 exam is MEDCOGNITO. I am not promoting it I am saying this as per my experience. Dr Broni Thank you for making this course and keeping an eye on each one of us , guiding us , keeping us on track through this process. And In the end I am done with QE1. PASSED!!! with the flying colours. Thank you again”

Jagdeep J.

“I must say without Medcognito I would not have passed my MCCQE 1. Specially thanks to Dr Broni for your support and guidance in this journey.”

Ronny L

“I want to say a very big thank you to the Medcognito teachers;Drs Broni , Nana, Prosper, Edwin, Emmanuel and others for my success in the April 2025 Mccqe1 exams. I was introduced to the Medcognito class by some colleagues who also passed their exams using Medcognito. Anyone considering Canadian medical exams should definitely contact the Medcognito team without any delay because ,success awaits you. I cannot wait to start my TDM lectures.” 

Sarah E.

“This is an awesome prep course for anyone preparing for the MCCQE 1 exam . Very detailed videos , step by step guidance on how to prepare , how to navigate the nuances of the Canadian test prep as well as live proctored mocks , med drills and bit sized material to help you adequately prepare for the exam.”

Eugenia M.

“Joining medcognito was one of the best decisions i ever made. Dr Broni and his team are up to the task and will ensure you are fully prepared and confident to take your exams. I used their services for the qe1 preparation and their classes, med bullets, med drills and mock exams were instrumental in my success in the exams. Well done Dr Broni and his tem (Drs Nana, Prosper, Edwin, Emmanuel etc)”

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OUR PRICING

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from IMGs considering the MedCognito MCCQE prep course.

The MCCQE is open to medical graduates who have earned their degree from an accredited medical school and fulfill the eligibility requirements set by the Medical Council of Canada's eligibility criteria.

Medcognito’s MCCQE Prep Course covers a wide range of topics including Ethics, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, clinical informatics, patient management, and real-world problem-solving.

MedCognito was built exclusively for IMGs — not adapted from a general platform. The content reflects Canadian clinical guidelines, the exam scenarios mirror real MCCQE1 question formats, and the support system is specifically designed to keep internationally trained physicians on track throughout their preparation.

The course curriculum runs for 3 months, so with a 6-month subscription, you get to go through the syllabus twice.

We offer personalized support through one-on-one feedback and guidance from experienced instructors, ensuring you get customized assistance to address your individual needs.

Yes, international medical graduates will greatly benefit from our course. We also have a faculty solely made up of internally trained medical graduates who understand the issues of the IMG and are willing to help and support.

Yes. You get access to full-length MCCQE Part I style mock exams designed to reflect the exam format, question structure, and timing so that you can assess readiness under real exam conditions.

MedCognito offers comprehensive MCCQE prep with video lectures, interactive question banks, and adaptive study plans. Experienced IMG faculty guide students and accountability coaches keep them on track.

Enrolling in our course is easy. Simply register on our website or get in touch via info@medcognito.com or send a message via Whatsapp.

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