1. MCCQE Part I: What to Expect Dr. Isabelle Desjardins March 16, 2015

2. 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)

3. MCCQE Part I 3 ½ hours, morning –196 MCQs 4 hours, afternoon –~80 CDMs CDMQ MCQ

4. MCQs 7 sections –28 MCQs in each –4 questions per discipline + 4 pilots –~ 30 minutes per section Computer-adaptive testing

5. 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

6. Computer-adaptive testing Tailored to the ability of each candidate Based on performance Slightly easier or harder questions in next section

7. 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

8. CDMs 2 types of questions –Short menu –Write-in (type in)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. DSM-V Where appropriate, Psychiatry questions will include both DSM-V and DSM-IV (in brackets) terminology Depersonalization/derealization disorder (Depersonalization disorder)

14. 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)

15. How to Prepare Study groups Lectures (Back-to-Basics) Review MCC objectives Review exam demos Practice examinations

16. Resources

17. MCCQE Part 1

18. Resources Many resources on MCC website (mcc.ca) –Complete list of objectives –Demos of instructions for CDMs and MCQs –Examination demos –Self-administered exams ($)

19. Objectives

20. MCCQE Part I Demos Free demonstration available on MCC website http://mcc.ca/ → Examinations → Qualifying Examination Part I → Reference Materials and Resources → Examination demo

21. Exam Demos

22. 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)

23. Self-administered examinations (MCC) 96 MCQs 4 “forms” available Receive feedback on performance ~ $69 per test

25. 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

26. The Basics Arrive rested and well-fed Relax! –Everything you have learned in the past 4 years has prepared you for this

27. Questions? idesjardins@toh.on.ca