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Key Facts: MDCG Medical Exam Exam
200
Stage 1 SBAs
2h x2
Theory sessions
22
Unmanned medical OSCE stations
50%
Pass standard
For gh-mdc-exam, the official medical route is MDCG Registration Examination for General Duty Medical Practitioners. MDCG verifies a two-stage format: Stage 1 has 200 SBA MCQs in two two-hour papers with a 30-minute break, and Stage 2 medical OSCE has 22 unmanned stations plus at least 19 manned stations. Foreign-trained candidates must complete a six-month clinical attachment before first attempt. Passing requires 50% in Stage 1 and 50% in Stage 2; failure is capped at five total attempts.
Sample MDCG Medical Exam Practice Questions
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1What official name best fits the Ghana medical route covered by gh-mdc-exam?
2Which law does MDCG cite as the statutory basis for conducting registration examinations?
3What is the stated purpose of the MDCG registration examination?
4For general duty medical practitioners, how many stages are in the MDCG registration examination?
5What is the Stage 1 theory format for MDCG general duty medical candidates?
6What does MDCG Stage 1 Paper One primarily test?
7What does MDCG Stage 1 Paper Two primarily test?
8How long is each MDCG Stage 1 MCQ paper?
9What score is needed to pass MDCG Stage 1 theory?
10What must a general duty candidate do before taking MDCG Stage 2 OSCE?
About the MDCG Medical Exam Exam
The MDCG Registration Examination is Ghana's statutory route for assessing whether eligible foreign- or locally-trained doctors possess the professional knowledge, skills and competencies needed for safe medical practice before licensing or registration.
Exam sponsor: Medical and Dental Council, Ghana (MDCG). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The source row says Ghana Medical and Dental Council Licensing Exam. Official MDCG guidelines use Registration Examinations for foreign- and locally-trained medical doctors and dentists. This medical ID is normalized to the general duty medical practitioner route. Stage 1 has two theory papers: Paper One 100 SBA MCQs on pure/applied basic and para-clinical sciences, and Paper Two 100 SBA MCQs on clinical sciences. Stage 2 for medical candidates is an OSCE with 22 unmanned image/data stations and at least 19 manned stations.
Time Limit
Stage 1 has two two-hour sessions on the same day with a 30-minute break. Stage 2 OSCE stations last 10 minutes each; the manned OSCE may run over two to three days depending on candidate numbers.
Passing Score
50% or more average score for Stage 1 theory; 50% or more average score for Stage 2 OSCE components.
Exam / Certification Fees
Current fees are obtained from the Council Secretariat; paid fees are non-refundable, with one approved transfer to the next scheduled examination in special circumstances.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not publicly published as a stable official series in the pages reviewed. MDCG publishes registration examination guidelines and registers, but no stable public pass-rate series was identified. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
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MDCG Regulation, Eligibility and Exam Process
Registration purpose, Act 857 basis, general duty route, Stage 1 and Stage 2 rules, six-month clinical attachment, documents, fees, attempts and examination periods.
Applied Basic and Para-clinical Sciences
Applied anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, diagnostics, therapeutics and tropical/public-health science foundations.
Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Community Health
Adult medicine, infectious diseases, noncommunicable disease, emergency recognition, mental health, prevention, epidemiology and community-health viva topics.
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Emergency Care
Trauma, acute abdomen, perioperative care, maternal emergencies, neonatal and child emergencies, shock, sepsis, triage and urgent referral.
Medical OSCE, Communication, Ethics and Patient Safety
History, physical examination, data interpretation, counselling, procedures, documentation, consent, confidentiality, infection prevention, escalation and handover.
Preparing for the MDCG Medical Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 50% or more average score for Stage 1 theory; 50% or more average score for Stage 2 OSCE components.
- Assessment: The source row says Ghana Medical and Dental Council Licensing Exam. Official MDCG guidelines use Registration Examinations for foreign- and locally-trained medical doctors and dentists. This medical ID is normalized to the general duty medical practitioner route. Stage 1 has two theory papers: Paper One 100 SBA MCQs on pure/applied basic and para-clinical sciences, and Paper Two 100 SBA MCQs on clinical sciences. Stage 2 for medical candidates is an OSCE with 22 unmanned image/data stations and at least 19 manned stations.
- Time limit: Stage 1 has two two-hour sessions on the same day with a 30-minute break. Stage 2 OSCE stations last 10 minutes each; the manned OSCE may run over two to three days depending on candidate numbers.
- Exam / certification fees: Current fees are obtained from the Council Secretariat; paid fees are non-refundable, with one approved transfer to the next scheduled examination in special circumstances. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What official exam does gh-mdc-exam cover?
It covers the Medical and Dental Council Ghana Registration Examination for General Duty Medical Practitioners.
How many questions are on Stage 1?
MDCG states Stage 1 has 200 Single Best Answer MCQs: two 100-question papers administered in two sessions on the same day.
What is in the medical OSCE?
For medical candidates, Stage 2 includes 22 unmanned stations and at least 19 manned stations covering Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Community Health.
What is the pass mark?
General duty candidates must score 50% or more in Stage 1 theory to qualify for Stage 2 and 50% or more in the OSCE components to pass Stage 2.
How many attempts are allowed?
MDCG states an unsuccessful candidate may make only four further attempts after the first attempt, for five total attempts; failure on the fifth attempt makes the candidate ineligible for Council registration examinations.
Are these official MDCG questions?
No. These are original practice questions covering topics from MDCG's public registration examination guidelines and core competency expectations.