MCCQE Part 1
The MCC website has preparatory resources and products for Part 1 (practice tests and exams for purchase). In addition, the exam objectives and how to use them as a study guide can be found here. If you are required to rewrite your MCCQE 1, it is recommended to thoroughly read through the information on the MCC website to gain a deeper understanding of what these exams are all about and how they work.
Academic Strategies and Tools
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Expandable List
- Learning Strategies: Practical Magic, Practical Learning Strategies & Study Techniques (slides only)
- How to get the most out of studying
- Learning Skills-SQ3R
- A comprehensive resource from by McMaster’s Dr. Jonathan Sherbino, with information and tips for active and effective studying: Efficiencies in Education: How to Hack Training to get from 10,000 to 100 Hours
- Knowledge Management Handbook by Dr. Michael Marrin
- Basic Science Resources for Class 2020 (For Students By Students)
- A Simple Way to Better Remember Things Jan 2019
- Handling Screen Fatigue, Vision Fatigue,& Headaches to Keep Your Learning on Track
- Guided Visualization for Test Anxiety: guided audio from MIT Medical
- How to Study During Your Residency: blog post from the ‘Wellness Rounds’ Blog
Exam and Test Preparation
- Multiple Choice Study Guide – McMaster University
- Multiple Choice Misconceptions & Tips – McMaster University
- Taking Multiple Choice Exams – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- Tips for Multiple Choice Exams – University of New South Wales
- Tips on taking Multiple Choice Exams – University of Manitoba
- Mastering exam techniques – MCQs & SAQs
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