Enhancing Access for IMGs to the MCC Qualifying

Enhancing Access for IMGs to the MCC Qualifying Examination Metropolis Pre-Conference Workshop Regulatory Bodies: Integration Partners and Gatekeepers YVES LAFORTUNE Director, Evaluation Bureau 12 March 2014 Hilton Lac-Leamy, Gatineau QC

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) Enhancing IMG Access 2

MCC Overview • 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) Enhancing IMG Access 3

Converting the P&P MCCEE Enhancing IMG Access 4

to the MCCEE CBT Enhancing IMG Access 5

Design and Delivery Options Enhancing IMG Access 6

Implementing the MCEE CBT √ 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 Enhancing IMG Access 7

After 5 Years • 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 Enhancing IMG Access 8

Recommendations 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 March 2014 9

New Directions for IMG Assessment Blueprint QEI international NAC Exam & PRA New assessment tools and services March 2014 10

Priority Project Blueprint DECISION 1: Supervised Practice DECISION 2: Unsupervised Practice September 2013 11

Priority Project QE I INTERNATIONAL September 2013 12

Priority Project NEW ASSESSMENT TOOLS and SERVICES September 2013 13

Priority Project NAC EXAMINATION and PRA September 2013 14

THANK YOU YLAFORTUNE@MCC. CA 15