MedCognito Team

Most MCCQE mistakes are not caused by a total lack of medical knowledge. They happen because a candidate chooses an answer that is medically possible, partly correct, or reasonable in another situation — but not the single best answer for this patient, at this moment, in this Canadian clinical scenario. The most common MCCQE MCQ […]

The MCCQE no longer has a separate Clinical Decision-Making, or CDM, component. However, that does not mean clinical decision-making has disappeared from the exam. The Medical Council of Canada states that the MCCQE assesses critical medical knowledge and clinical decision-making ability through multiple-choice questions. The current exam has 230 MCQs, divided into two sections of […]

MedCognito is better if you want structured MCCQE preparation, guided teaching, mock exams, personalized feedback, accountability, and IMG-focused support. AMBOSS is useful if you want a self-directed MCCQE Qbank, integrated medical library, fast explanations, and independent study tools. The best choice depends on your learning style. If you are an IMG who feels overwhelmed by […]

MedCognito is better if you want structured MCCQE preparation, guided teaching, clinical reasoning support, mock exams, feedback, accountability, and IMG-focused coaching. CanadaQBank is useful if you mainly want a standalone MCCQE-style question bank for independent MCQ practice. The best choice depends on what you need. If you already have strong medical knowledge, know how to […]

For many candidates, MedCognito can be enough as the main preparation system for the MCCQE — but only if you use it properly. That means completing the lessons, doing the MCQs, attending or reviewing the live sessions, taking mock exams seriously, using feedback, and correcting your weak areas before exam day. However, the most honest […]

The best MCCQE prep course in 2026 is one that matches the current MCQ-only MCCQE format, teaches Canadian-style clinical reasoning, gives you structured practice, and helps you review your mistakes properly. The MCCQE, formerly called the MCCQE Part I, now assesses critical medical knowledge and clinical decision-making through multiple-choice questions. The current exam has 230 […]

The current MCCQE format is MCQ-only. The exam formerly known as the MCCQE Part I is now officially referred to as the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination, or MCCQE. So when you see older websites, videos, or study groups using terms like “MCCQE1” or “MCCQE Part I,” they are usually referring to the same […]

Many International Medical Graduates do not struggle with the MCCQE because they are not intelligent or because they are not good doctors. They struggle because the MCCQE tests more than medical knowledge. The MCCQE assesses the medical knowledge, clinical decision-making ability, skills, and judgment expected of a medical student completing medical school in Canada. The […]

No. CDM is no longer a separate component of the MCCQE. The Medical Council of Canada removed the Clinical Decision-Making, or CDM, component from the exam starting with the new format introduced in April 2025. The current MCCQE format now uses multiple-choice questions only. The MCC also now refers to the exam as the MCCQE, […]