Shiranai Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Well - I went out of the exams feeling okay about my overall performance...and then I got my marks just yesterday...and it was just awful... Does anyone know what the recourse is nowadays for those who do not pass either of the sections of the CCFP exam (and since it's combined the LMCC part 2) as well? It's probably possible to just pass the LMCC part 2 but I managed to blow both of course. Like what's left for you in terms of options in the meantime until the retake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I know that you have to pass your LMCC Part 2 to do extenders, so I guess you can't do those? Or is there a way to separate out your scores? I'm not in FM, so I'm not too sure about those things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloh Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 From what I understand you need to pass the LMCC1 before you can sit the LMCC part 2. The part regarding signing prescriptions is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 In our program, residents who fail the exam are allowed to extend their residency in order to have a salary while they prepare for the fall exam. Unless your program can offer you something like that, unfortunately your options will be pretty limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webshy Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 It is possible to get a restricted license if you fail your CFPC/LMCC part 2 exam. Here is the link: http://www.cpso.on.ca/policies-publications/policy/restricted-certificate-of-registration-for-exam-el Whether you are able to work or not will depending on where you were planning on working. I am taking over a practice as of Jan 1, and serving as a locum for the same practice until then. The person I'm taking over from is very motivated to retire, and I believe I would have been able to work had I not passed my exam, as a supervisor would have been arranged. However, I'm not sure. Whether or not a physician would want a locum with a restricted license is uncertain. Again, it probably depends on the situation. The bigger question is what you can do leading up to the exam in October. If working is going to make it harder to do the necessary study, then don't work. The exam in October is the last one until May, so you really want to be successful. What do you think caused you to be unsuccessful? (While I passed, I walked out thinking that if I hadn't, I'm not sure what would have helped - so I'm not sure I can provide you with much information to answer that question. There were definitely some obscure questions on the exam.) Best wishes to you. Try to remember, hard as it is, that this is just a few month set-back in a career that will be many decades long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotacookie Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Sorry about your circumstances I'd take an opportunity to recharge your batteries on a little vacation or go work abroad. As the previous OP said options are limited here. You need supervision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Anyone writing ccfp in October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Anyone writing ccfp in October yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I heard that this exam is hard-curved. IE, even if everyone gets above 80% the lowest bunch get big fat F. True? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Not exactly. The exam is curved, and they are very hush-hush about how they determine the passing grade.... But they have been running these exams long enough that they are well-designed to weed out the poor candidates -- In other words, everyone getting over 80% as you suggested, just wouldn't happen. The scoring system, however, is not transparent at all and seems a bit arbitrary. I heard that this exam is hard-curved. IE, even if everyone gets above 80% the lowest bunch get big fat F. True? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costar Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Does anyone know how many stations you can fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsi15 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 For the ones that need help with the written part of the CFPC, I have the AAFP Board review exam tests on a USB , that I bought online directly from them. I found them very helpful because as you may know there isn't much biography for the written part, and sometimes is the hardest one. For those interested you can contact me by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biochemnerd Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I listen to Dr Kirlew's podcast and read this blog: ccfpprep.wordpress.com. Hope that's enough. FM at Manitoba also offers other resources for Soo practices and OSCE, and one of our fellow residents also starts a podcast called 99 priority topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimshim Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 How do we find supervisors. Is their a link or do we just contact people randomly at hospitals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fb1rose Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 For the ones that need help with the written part of the CFPC, I have the AAFP Board review exam tests on a USB , that I bought online directly from them. I found them very helpful because as you may know there isn't much biography for the written part, and sometimes is the hardest one. For those interested you can contact me by email. Hi there! I am taking the exam in 3 weeks! do not have any SAMs sample questin!!! I would highly appeciate if you could send me!!!! pleaseeeeee! fb1rose@gmail.com thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahblah9 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 question about the marks... for those of us who wrote the harmonized exam this year, do we get our LMCC results separately? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 question about the marks... for those of us who wrote the harmonized exam this year, do we get our LMCC results separately? Thanks Yes you get them separately. But you cannot pass the clinical skills component without passing the LMCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Whats a good score on the LMCC? My account says pass and has a number under it. I have no idea what it means. I felt like I did terrible. I'm really curious as to what a good score is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda__eyes Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Yes you get them separately. But you cannot pass the clinical skills component without passing the LMCC. When do you get the score for LMCC only? So far, I only see a combined score. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngdad Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 When do you get the score for LMCC only? So far, I only see a combined score. Thanks. Physiciansapply.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5th time the charm Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Whats a good score on the LMCC? My account says pass and has a number under it. I have no idea what it means. I felt like I did terrible. I'm really curious as to what a good score is. Thanks Hi there, as long as you pass, it does not matter what your score is- its not used for anything, just means you can move on to LMCC part II in the fall. Someone else please correct if I"m wrong here but that's what I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justletmein Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hi there, as long as you pass, it does not matter what your score is- its not used for anything, just means you can move on to LMCC part II in the fall. Someone else please correct if I"m wrong here but that's what I recall. the exam being discussed here is the LMCC part 2. The score still means absolutely nothing except for some people to stroke their ego if they did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda__eyes Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 I spoke to the CFPC recently and was advised that the score on the physician apply account is combined (LMCC + SOOs). From what I understand, the pass score is 509 for the entire clinical skills component of the exam. Can someone clarify that? Also, if the score is combined, is it possible to fail the SOOs and still pass the LMCC (and therefore be awarded the LMCC)? I was told by the CFPC that they cannot separate the LMCC and SOOs marks. On the MCC site, it states it is possible to be awarded the LMCC as the MCC looks at all 12 stations (8 OSCE and 4 SOOs) to determine if the LMCC should be granted. But if a person gets below the passing score of 509, don't they fail both LMCC and SOOs because the scores can't be separated? ...Or is the passing score for the LMCC alone 509...and the passing score something else for the combined LMCC + SOOs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knovecc Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 from the experience of a few of my friends around me, yes it is possible to pass LMCC2 (aka MCC part) yet failing SOO we did the exam in 2014 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soo'smystery Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone willingnto practice SOO's for Oct exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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