Is there an exam like MCC or NAC for clinical postgraduate courses in Canada after MBBS?
Yes, for clinical postgraduate courses in Canada after MBBS, international medical graduates must take the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination.
- NAC Exam: Assesses readiness for Canadian residency programs and is required before applying through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).
- Eligibility: You must have graduated from a recognized medical school and completed at least one year of postgraduate medical education or clinical clerkship.
- Exam format: Half-day Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) with 12 clinical stations.
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