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Metropolis Pre-Conference WorkshopRegulatory Bodies: Integration Partners and Gatekeepers
YVES LAFORTUNE
Director, Evaluation Bureau
12 March 2014
Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau QC
Enhancing Access for IMGs to the MCC Qualifying Examination
Enhancing IMG Access2
MCC Overview▪ Founded in 1912
▪ 51 members represent medical schools, licensing authorities, students, residents and the public
▪ National registry of physicians and their qualifications
▪ Evaluating Examination, National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination, and Qualifying Examination Part I and Part II
▪ Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
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MCC Overview
Enhancing IMG Access
• Evaluating Examination
(off-shore pre-screening of IMGS)
• National Assessment Collaboration Examination (selection for entry into postgraduate training)
• Qualifying Examination – Part I (entry into residency)– Part II (entry into independent practice)
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Converting the P&P MCCEE
Enhancing IMG Access
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to the MCCEE CBT
Enhancing IMG Access
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Design and Delivery Options
Enhancing IMG Access
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Implementing the MCEE CBT
Enhancing IMG Access
√ Develop content and build applications (e.g., item bank) to meet CBT requirements
√ Establish item selection parameters (i.e., content and psychometric constraints, exposure)
√ Ran simulations (i.e., simulated and live content)
√ Conduct beta tests (i.e., staff and candidate testing)
√ Launch the MCCEE LOFT September 2008
√ Run analysis of test data from administration
√ Refine and improve production of exam forms
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After 5 Years
Enhancing IMG Access
• 5 test administrations windows of 2 to 4 weeks annually
• Access to more than 500 test centers in 80+ countries
• Tested over 17,500 candidates
1. LMCC standard for full license
2. New MCCQE Blueprint
3. Timing and frequency of the MCCQE Part I and II
4. Enhance the assessment processes for IMGs
5. On going competency assessment of physicians
6. Implementation Committee
Recommendations
9March 2014
New Directions for IMG Assessment
10March 2014
New assessment
tools and services
Blueprint
QEI international
NAC Exam & PRA
Blueprint
DECISION 1:Supervised
Practice
DECISION 2:
UnsupervisedPractice
Priority Project
11September 2013
QE I INTERNATIONAL
Priority Project
12September 2013
NEW ASSESSMENT
TOOLS and SERVICES
Priority Project
13September 2013
NAC EXAMINATION
and PRA
Priority Project
14September 2013
