I've seen conflicting reports regarding this, could anyone help me out? I'm a Canadian citizen who went to the Caribbean, got a residency in the US, and am currently trying to figure out if I still need to write MCCQE 1 + 2? I have taken steps 1 and 2 and will soon take step 3. Thanks!

(I'm still in the Caribbean, so take what I say with a grain of salt. That being said, I have been reading these websites.)

The quick and simple answer is yes.

Check out the MCC website for info on the tests themselves.

The not so simple answer depends on where you want to practice in Canada.

Check out the Royal College website. It's a bit difficult to navigate, but they have a page specifically for IMGs (which I found by looking at their site map).

Ontario has some differences, in terms of accepting USMLE on par, so check out the Ontario College as well.

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I emailed the college about this a few weeks ago and this is the response i got:

The College’s Council has recently approved the Acceptable Qualifying Examinations policy.

Specifically, under this policy the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) from 2004 onward which included Steps 1, 2 (Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills) and 3 is now considered equivalent to the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Parts 1 and 2.

Without the USMLE Step 3 the College will not accept your USMLE results as an acceptable alternative to the MCCQE Parts 1 and 2.


I would urge you to carefully review the Acceptable Qualifying Examinations policy posted in the registration part of our website.


Note, however, that the Acceptable Qualifying Examinations policy is strictly a College policy, pertaining only to the College’s own registration requirements. If you are considering registration elsewhereyou must check with the organizations concerned, as they are entitled to set their own registration requirements.


I trust this information will be of assistance. If you have any further questions about registration with the College, please do not hesitate to write or telephone me.

Dear friends,

Quick question
I'll be taking the MCCEE soon...

any suggestions for last the few weeks

thanks so much

also, it is similar to Step 1 or Step2 or both?
old questions do they help?

Good Luck

Thanks Djs.
But do u think that this considration is for 2004 only ??? or for further years too ??

Thanks for all the information everyone! It was greatly appreciated!

No, its from 2004 and onwards so as long as you've done your steps after 2004 then you can apply for exemption from the QE exams.

is this true for all provinces....or just Ontario

Just for Ontario