Retaking the MCCQE Part I
You cannot and will not be able to retake the exam if you have a pass result.
Beginning in January 2018, you may take the MCCQE Part I up to a maximum of four times. A one-year waiting period will be required between the third and fourth attempt. After four attempts, in exceptional personal circumstances, you can request to the CEC for special permission to make a fifth attempt.
Exam attempts before 2018 do not count towards the total limit; the count will start in 2018. As well, a result of “no standing” will not count as an attempt. However, failing or a status of “denied standing” will be considered attempts.
Having your MCCQE Part I score rechecked
You may request to have your exam score rechecked only if you failed the MCCQE Part I. If you received a pass result, you are not eligible for the score rechecking service.
Having your examination score rechecked is unlikely to change your final MCCQE Part I result because your results are verified at least twice before they are sent to you. If you still wish to have your MCCQE Part I score rechecked, follow the steps below:
- Send us a message through your physiciansapply.ca account within 15 calendar days of the date indicated on your SOR.
- Use MCCQE Part I score recheck in the subject line.
- Upon reception of your request, we will apply a fee to your physiciansapply.ca account and notify you.
- Your score recheck request will be initiated once you login to your account and make your payment.
There are two possible outcomes from the score rechecking process:
- No change in your MCCQE Part I final result
- Increase in your MCCQE Part I total score plus a change in your final result from fail to pass
If there is a change in your final result, you will receive a refund of the score rechecking fee. A new SOR and SIR will also be uploaded to your physiciansapply.ca account.
A score recheck includes:
- Verifying your electronic examination data file and confirming it as being yours
- Checking your examination data file to confirm it is complete and that there are no errors in data capturing
- Recalculating and verifying your examination score
- Verifying your results against the results obtained through the computerized scoring procedure
- Checking your results against those contained in the SOR and SIR
- Issuing a letter confirming the score recheck has been completed and informing you of the outcome