This process applies to international and Canadian medical graduates who have already scheduled an MCCQE Part I exam appointment and need to change or cancel their plans. Rescheduling or cancellation is handled through Prometric and follows strict rules based on timing and appointment status.

This article explains how to reschedule or cancel MCCQE Part I in a clear and structured way.

When Rescheduling or Cancellation Is Required

You may need to reschedule or cancel your MCCQE Part I appointment if your availability changes, if you are adjusting your exam modality, or if you are managing your eligibility window. All changes are completed through the Prometric scheduling system after your exam has been booked.

Where Rescheduling and Cancellation Are Handled

All rescheduling and cancellation actions are completed online through the Prometric website.

Important points:

  • The Medical Council of Canada does not facilitate rescheduling or cancellation
  • You must use the Prometric scheduling system
  • You must have your sixteen-digit Prometric confirmation number

Information You Need Before Making Changes

Before rescheduling or cancelling, ensure you have:

  • Your sixteen-digit Prometric confirmation number
  • Access to the Prometric MCCQE Part I scheduling page

This confirmation number is different from your Authorization to Test number.

How to Reschedule MCCQE Part I

Step-by-Step Rescheduling Process

  1. Go to the Prometric MCCQE Part I scheduling page
  2. Log in using your sixteen-digit confirmation number
  3. Select Reschedule
  4. Review available dates and times within your eligibility window
  5. Choose a new appointment date and time
  6. Confirm your selection and complete any required payment

Rescheduling also allows you to change your exam modality using the same Prometric system.

How to Cancel MCCQE Part I

Step-by-Step Cancellation Process

  1. Go to the Prometric MCCQE Part I scheduling page
  2. Log in using your sixteen-digit confirmation number
  3. Select Cancel
  4. Confirm the cancellation

If you are planning to extend your eligibility window, you must cancel your existing appointment with Prometric first.

Rescheduling and Cancellation Deadlines According to the Medical Council of Canada

The following rules apply based on how close your appointment is to the exam date:

  • Up to thirty-one days before the exam appointment
    A fee of 35 Canadian dollars plus HST is charged by Prometric
  • Less than thirty days before the exam date
    A fee of 75 Canadian dollars plus HST is charged by Prometric
  • Less than one hundred twenty hours before the exam appointment time
    Your application fees are forfeited

You may reschedule or cancel online up to one hundred twenty hours before your exam appointment time.

Fees and Timing Referenced by CanadaQBank

A separate guide published by CanadaQBank lists the following amounts:

  • More than thirty days before the exam date: 50 Canadian dollars plus HST
  • Less than thirty days before the exam date: 85 Canadian dollars plus HST
  • Less than one hundred twenty hours before the exam appointment time: full exam fee forfeited

Both sources confirm that fees increase closer to the exam date and that late changes result in forfeiture of fees.

Test Accommodations and Scheduling Changes

If you have been granted test accommodations:

  • Do not attempt to reschedule or cancel online
  • Scheduling changes must be handled by telephone through the Prometric test accommodation team

Extenuating Circumstances

If you have extenuating circumstances related to a late cancellation or absence:

  • Supporting documentation may be submitted for review
  • Requests are reviewed after submission

Eligibility Window and Account Notifications

Information related to eligibility window extensions and related instructions is sent through your physiciansapply.ca account. Prometric manages only the exam appointment itself.

Summary of How to Reschedule or Cancel MCCQE Part I

To manage changes correctly:

  • Use the Prometric website only
  • Have your sixteen-digit confirmation number available
  • Follow rescheduling or cancellation steps based on your needs
  • Observe time-based fee rules carefully

All scheduling rules and procedures are established by the Medical Council of Canada and administered through Prometric.