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Purpose of the Exams

The medical community has always recognized the distinct differences between the cognitive skills needed by a physician to recognize and understand diseases and conditions, and the clinical and communication skills needed to diagnose and treat patients and consult with colleagues. Medical educators, clinicians and provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities consider both sets of skills equally important.

The objective of the exams is to assure that candidates possess and are able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes that all physicians are expected to have as they enter independent medical practice. They must be able to practice medicine in a safe, efficient and caring manner.

The exams are designed to ensure a baseline level of knowledge and a physician’s ability to apply that knowledge to actual patient care.
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