MCCQE blog posts

MCCQE Scoring Explained: How the 300-600 Scale Works
How MCCQE Part 1 scoring works in plain language. The 300–600 scale, what 439 means, how equating adjusts difficulty, and what your score report tells you.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Mar 16, 2026

MCCQE Part 1 Study Plan: The Complete 3-Month Guide (2026)
Follow a proven 3-month MCCQE Part 1 study plan with weekly schedules, essential resource recommendations, and exact strategies for the new MCQ format.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Feb 16, 2026

MCCQE Substance Use Disorders: High Yield Must-Knows
Master substance use and withdrawal protocols on the MCCQE. Learn the CIWA and COWS assessments, first-line treatments, and side effects.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Jul 18, 2026

MCCQE vs USMLE: 7 Key Differences That Change Your Study Plan [2026]
MCCQE Part 1 and USMLE Step 2 CK share about 65% of content. The other 35% will trip you up. Side-by-side comparison of format, scoring, and content —.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Feb 18, 2026

NAC OSCE 2026: Complete Preparation Guide [Format, Stations, Pass Score]
Everything you need for the NAC OSCE in 2026: exam format, all 12 station types, the ~577 pass score, and the 5 mistakes that fail most IMGs. Includes a.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Feb 18, 2026

How to Pass MCCQE Part 1 on Your First Try: 10 Tips [2026]
94% of CMGs pass the MCCQE first time. Only 58% of IMGs do. These 10 strategies close the gap: pacing, Canadian content front-loading, full simulations,.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Feb 18, 2026

MCCQE High Yield Topics 2026
High yield topics for MCCQE Part 1 2026 with key concepts in PHELO, psychiatry, and OBGYN to master the exam with this guide.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
Jul 18, 2026

Who Is Eligible for the MCCQE Exam?: 2026 Guide
Who can take the MCCQE Part 1? Learn the full eligibility criteria for Canadian medical graduates, IMGs, and US graduates — including source verification.
Dr. Leila Haddad •
May 3, 2026
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