Examination of Added Competence in Emergency Medicine

The CFPC works diligently to optimize its high-quality, reliable exams while also keeping them as affordable as possible. To make sure the College can continue to administer leading-edge examinations, which include virtual components, we have increased exam fees.

We are and will always be in your corner. You can learn more about the increase in our FAQ section or you can contact us at [email protected]. We are here to help and support you!

FAQ section

Short-answer management problems (SAMPs)

In-person and virtual seats are offered through Prometric, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)’s written examination delivery provider:

• Approximately five weeks prior to the written examination, each registered candidate will receive a notification e-mail from the CFPC with information on when and how to select an in-person or virtual seat. The CFPC will use the e-mail address on file, and it is an applicant’s responsibility to ensure that this contact information is up to date.
• You will be given up to 72 hours’ notice as to when the Prometric self-scheduling portal opens as indicated in the notification e-mail, in-person and virtual seats will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Within 24 hours of scheduling your examination through Prometric, candidates will receive a confirmation e-mail. Remember to check your spam folder if needed.
• Candidates must make sure their name on the confirmation e-mail matches their valid, non-expired government-issued ID. Failure to do so may result in candidates being turned away from the examination.

Candidates may refer to the FAQs about Remotely Proctored Exams for additional information regarding the virtual testing option.

Structured Oral

The Structured Oral component will be administered virtually through risr/, the CFPC’s oral examination delivery provider:

• Approximately four to six weeks prior to the oral examination, each registered candidate will receive an e-mail from the CFPC with their assigned exam date. The CFPC will use the e-mail address on file. Remember to check your spam folder if needed.
• Five days prior to the examination, each registered candidate will receive an e-mail from the CFPC with their login credentials and start time.
• As an added safety measure, candidates should perform a system check on their intended device in the location they intend to sit the Structured Oral, no less than five days prior to the examination. Instructions on the system check will be included in the email that contains their login credentials.

Candidates need to make sure their name on the confirmation e-mail matches their valid, non-expired government-issued ID. Failure to do so may result in candidates being turned away from the examination.
 

For repeat candidates who are still eligible, the deadline date to register to resit the emergency medicine examination is June 15th.

• Candidates who withdraw from the examination more than 60 days prior to the date of the examination will be subject to a penalty of $500.
• Candidates who withdraw within 30 to 60 days prior to the date of the examination will be subject to a penalty of one-half (50%) of the examination fee.
• There is no refund for candidates who withdraw within 30 days of the examination.