Preparatory Products for the MCCQE Part I

Test your knowledge, identify study focus areas, and get comfortable with MCQ and CDM question formats.

Quality trusted by thousands of students preparing for the MCCQE Part I

Our Preparatory Products have garnered trust from thousands of students preparing for the MCCQE Part I. These products have been developed using the same rigorous process as the actual exam, including creation and refinement by MCC subject matter experts and physician test committees. The content categories and weightings also align with the MCCQE Part I Blueprint.

In total, the Preparatory Products offer over 800 unique questions divided into different question sets that reflect the MCCQE Part I experience and question formats.

All Preparatory Products offer the following features:

• Correct answers and scoring
• Familiarity with the types of questions and topics encountered in the actual exam
• Familiarity with the tools available in the MCCQE Part I portal
• Detailed scoring guides for CDM write-in questions

Preparatory Examinations:
Full- and half-length preparatory versions of the MCCQE Part I

The Preparatory Examinations closely replicate the experience of the MCCQE Part I. They consist of both MCQ and CDM questions, allowing you to develop familiarity with the exam structure and content areas.

The Preparatory Exam (PE) is the same length as the MCCQE Part I, while the Preparatory Exam-Lite (PE-Lite) is half the length and features entirely new questions.

Key Features

• Created using the MCC content development processes
• Detailed answer rationales and references for all questions
• Your choice of timed-exam mode or self-paced mode
• Six-month access to questions, answers, and rationales

For tips and best practices on using the Preparatory Examination to study for the MCCQE Part I, read our “Five considerations when using the Preparatory Examination to study for the MCCQE Part I” guide.

Practice Tests:
Focus your studies on a specific question format

The Practice Tests allow you to focus your studies on either the MCQ or CDM portion of the MCCQE Part I.

The CDM Practice Tests include 14 clinical decision-making cases, with one or more related questions per case. In total, you will be presented with 18 to 20 questions related to the 14 clinical decision-making cases. The MCQ Practice Tests consist of 100 questions.

Key Features

• Correct answers provided for all questions
• Three different versions of each Practice Test with no question overlap
• Marking guides and rationales for CDM write-in questions

PE-Lite Features

• # of MCQs: 105
• # of CDM cases (1 or more questions per case): 19
• # of unique test forms: 2
• Includes:
  • Correct answers
  • Answer rationales and references
  • Marking key for CDM questions