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2,400+ original clinical questions
Exam-style MCCQE1 scenarios across 17 subject areas, written for international medical graduates.
Filter by subject and difficulty, then build a session of exactly the size you want.
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Everything you need to pass the MCCQE1, in one place.
Original clinical questions, instant-feedback and exam-condition practice modes, analytics that find your weak areas, study plans, notes and videos - plus the official MCC resources, a proven workflow and what we are building next.
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- Practice modes: Study & Exam
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Original clinical questions
Subject areas covered
Practice modes: Study & Exam
Days free, no card needed
- Study Mode
- Exam Mode
- Detailed explanations
- Lab values reference
- Performance analytics
- Streaks & achievements
- Personal study plans
- Private notebook
- Video library
- Leaderboard
- Image zoom
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Full answer review
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Every resource on the platform
From your first free sample question to your final timed block - filter by what you want to do next.
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Free sample questions
Try real questions with full explanations before you choose a plan. No account needed.
The fastest way to judge the question style.
Try them free - Practice
Study Mode and Exam Mode
Learn with instant feedback, or simulate the real thing with answers and explanations held back until the end.
Switch whenever your preparation moves from learning to testing.
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Detailed explanations
Understand why the right answer is right and why each tempting option is wrong, with references.
Revealed only after you submit, so practice stays honest.
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Full answer review
Reopen any finished session and filter by correct, incorrect or skipped to revisit exactly what you missed.
Your selected answer, the correct answer and the explanation, side by side.
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In-question exam toolkit
Lab values reference, calculator, flagging, option strike-through, image zoom, keyboard shortcuts and a built-in Pomodoro timer.
The tools you will want on exam day, available while you practise.
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Performance analytics
Accuracy by subject, trends over time and a history of every attempt, so you know where to spend tomorrow's hour.
Numbers that come from your recorded answers, nothing estimated.
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Streaks, points and achievements
Build a daily habit with streaks, earn points for completed sessions and unlock achievements as you improve.
Consistency is what carries a long preparation.
See plans - Track
Leaderboard
See how your practice compares with other candidates, by period. Names only, never emails.
A little healthy competition when motivation dips.
See plans - Plan
Personal study plans
Turn your exam date into a plan you can follow: create it, edit it as life changes and track it from your dashboard.
A schedule beats good intentions.
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Private notebook
Capture pearls, mnemonics and mistakes as you practise and search them later. Only you can see your notes.
Your own revision sheet, built from your own errors.
See plans - Learn
Video library
Curated teaching videos you can watch inside the platform, organised so you can find the topic you need.
Watch, then go straight back to practising.
See plans - FreeLearn
Study guides and blog
Practical MCCQE1 preparation articles written for IMGs. Free to read, no account needed.
Strategy, explanations and exam-day advice.
Read the guides - FreePlan
Refer & earn
Share your code with colleagues preparing for the MCCQE1 and earn rewards when they join.
Study with friends, get rewarded for it.
How it works
Two ways to practise
Switch between learning and testing
Feel the difference between Study Mode and Exam Mode - right here, right now.
Learn with instant feedback
Submit an answer and see straight away whether you were right, with the full explanation and references while the question is fresh.
- Instant correct / incorrect feedback
- Explanation and references right away
- Flag, strike options and add notes as you go
Illustrative question. Try it - this is how a real session behaves.
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A 58-year-old man presents with 40 minutes of crushing central chest pain. ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III and aVF. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?
What makes it different
Built by people who understand the IMG journey
Built for international medical graduates
Questions, explanations and workflow designed around the needs of IMGs preparing for Canadian licensure.
Honest practice
Correct answers and explanations stay on the server until you submit, so your score reflects what you actually know.
Analytics you can trust
Every figure comes from your recorded attempts. No inflated percentiles, no invented statistics.
Start in minutes, free
14 days free with no credit card required, plus free sample questions you can try right now.
Fair, transparent pricing
Monthly or yearly, priced in Canadian dollars. Cancel anytime and keep access until the period you paid for ends.
Your data stays yours
Private notes and progress, secure payments through Stripe, and no learner emails exposed on public pages.
A proven workflow
Your MCCQE1 study loop
A sustainable plan connects official guidance with active question practice, detailed review and repeated attention to weak subjects.
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Start with current official information
Read the MCC's current candidate information before building your schedule. Exam policies and preparation materials can change.
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Use a diagnostic question set
Complete a short mixed set to find the subjects that need the most review instead of treating every topic equally.
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Practise in focused blocks
Work by subject or objective, review every explanation and note why the wrong choices looked plausible.
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Return to weak areas
Use performance trends and flagged questions to revisit recurring gaps after a planned interval.
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Add timed mixed sessions
Move toward mixed, timed practice as your knowledge strengthens so pacing becomes part of your preparation.
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Confirm final details officially
Before exam day, recheck current MCC instructions, permitted items, identification requirements and scheduling.
On the roadmap
Coming soon to IMGQBank
The next tools we are planning, chosen for the biggest impact on your result. These are plans, not promises, and the order may change.
Planned resources
- Planned
Full-length timed mock exams
Complete MCCQE1-style mock exams with realistic pacing and a score report you can compare over time.
Why it matters: Pacing and stamina decide results as much as knowledge.
- Planned
Spaced-repetition flashcards
Flashcards generated from the questions you miss, scheduled for review at the moment you are about to forget.
Why it matters: Turns every mistake into lasting memory.
- Planned
“What should I study next?”
A daily recommendation built from your performance data, aimed at the weak areas that will move your score most.
Why it matters: Removes the guesswork from a long preparation.
- Planned
Clinical cheat-sheets and algorithms
Concise, exam-focused summaries and decision pathways for the high-yield presentations in Canadian practice.
Why it matters: Fast revision between question blocks.
- Planned
Clinical decision-making cases
Multi-step cases that mirror how the exam tests judgement, with feedback at every decision point.
Why it matters: Practises reasoning, not recall.
Missing something?
Tell us what would help your preparation most. It shapes what we build next.
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Source of truth
Start with official MCCQE1 resources
Use first-party MCC information for current examination policies, requirements and official preparation materials.
MCC exam preparation resources
Review the Medical Council of Canada's current collection of preparation information and official products.
Visit the official MCC websiteOfficial free practice questions
Use the MCC's free practice questions to become familiar with current official examples and guidance.
Visit the official MCC websiteOfficial MCCQE information
Confirm current eligibility, scheduling, policies, examination format and candidate requirements directly with the MCC. The official name is now MCCQE (formerly MCCQE Part I).
Visit the official MCC website
IMGQBank is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the Medical Council of Canada.
Questions
MCCQE1 preparation questions
Which resources should I use for MCCQE1 preparation?
Begin with current information and preparation materials from the Medical Council of Canada. Add a focused question bank, an error-review method and references appropriate to the subjects you need to strengthen.
How should I use an MCCQE1 question bank?
Use short diagnostic sets first, then focused subject blocks. Review explanations carefully, track repeated mistakes and gradually introduce timed mixed sessions rather than completing questions only for volume.
Can I try MCCQE1 practice questions for free?
Yes. The MCC publishes official free practice questions, and IMGQBank provides free sample questions so you can review its question style and explanations before selecting a plan. New accounts also get a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
What is the difference between Study Mode and Exam Mode?
Study Mode shows whether you were right and reveals the explanation as soon as you submit each question. Exam Mode holds back correctness and explanations until you finish the whole block, so you practise under realistic conditions.
What study tools are included besides questions?
Performance analytics, attempt history and answer review, streaks and achievements, a leaderboard, personal study plans, a private notebook, a video library and an in-question toolkit with a lab values reference, calculator, flagging and keyboard shortcuts.
Is IMGQBank affiliated with the Medical Council of Canada?
No. IMGQBank is an independent medical examination preparation platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the Medical Council of Canada.
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