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Key Facts: Myanmar MMLE Exam

350,000 MMK

Current listed application and examination fee

MMC Registration Policies and Procedures

2 × 3 hours

Written papers in the 2019 official notice

2019 MMLE public notice

15 stations

Clinical OSCE in the 2019 official notice

2019 MMLE public notice

MMC's current registration page confirms the MMLE requirement and a 350,000 MMK application and examination fee. The latest located official format notice (2019) used two three-hour written MCQ papers and a 15-station clinical OSCE; candidates should verify the current diet with MMC.

Sample Myanmar MMLE Practice Questions

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1In the laboratory diagnosis of malaria in an endemic area of Myanmar, what is the primary diagnostic purpose of examining a thick blood film compared to a thin blood film?
A.The thick film concentrates red blood cells and parasites to provide high diagnostic sensitivity for detecting low parasitemia.
B.The thick film preserves red blood cell morphology to permit precise parasite species identification.
C.The thick film is used exclusively to quantify the percentage of infected red blood cells.
D.The thick film allows rapid differential staining of gametocytes while lysing all asexual trophozoites.
Explanation: A thick blood film concentrates approximately 20 to 30 layers of red blood cells. Lysis of erythrocytes during Giemsa staining leaves concentrated white blood cells and malaria parasites, making it roughly 20 to 40 times more sensitive than a thin film for initial parasite detection. A thin blood film, by contrast, is fixed in methanol to preserve erythrocyte morphology and is the gold standard for definitive species identification and precise parasitemia quantification.
2A 48-year-old man presents to the outpatient clinic with high fever, productive cough with rust-colored sputum, and right-sided pleuritic chest pain. Chest radiography reveals right middle lobe consolidation. What is the most common causative bacterial pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
A.Klebsiella pneumoniae
B.Streptococcus pneumoniae
C.Mycoplasma pneumoniae
D.Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Explanation: Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is the single most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) worldwide across all age groups of adults. Classic clinical features include acute onset of high fever, rigors, pleuritic chest pain, and rust-colored sputum resulting from blood-tinged alveolar exudate. Klebsiella pneumoniae is classic in alcohol misuse producing currant-jelly sputum, Mycoplasma causes atypical pneumonia, and Pseudomonas is typically healthcare-associated.
3According to World Health Organization (WHO) and international diagnostic criteria, which laboratory value is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus in an asymptomatic non-pregnant adult when confirmed on repeat testing?
A.Fasting plasma glucose >= 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
B.Two-hour post-load glucose >= 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) on an oral glucose tolerance test
C.Fasting plasma glucose >= 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) but < 126 mg/dL
D.Random venous plasma glucose >= 160 mg/dL without symptoms
Explanation: Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed based on a fasting plasma glucose (FPG) >= 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L), a 2-hour post-load plasma glucose >= 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) during a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), an HbA1c >= 6.5% (48 mmol/mol), or a random plasma glucose >= 200 mg/dL in a patient with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia. In an asymptomatic patient, an abnormal result must be confirmed by a repeat test on a separate day.
4A 52-year-old non-diabetic patient has persistent clinic blood pressure measurements averaging 154/96 mmHg despite lifestyle modification. Which medication class is an accepted first-line option for uncomplicated hypertension when there is no contraindication?
A.Beta-blocker (such as Atenolol)
B.Alpha-1 receptor blocker (such as Doxazosin)
C.Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (such as Enalapril)
D.Loop diuretic (such as Furosemide)
Explanation: WHO hypertension guidance identifies thiazide or thiazide-like diuretics, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers, and long-acting dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers as first-line classes. Enalapril is therefore a reasonable option after checking contraindications such as pregnancy, prior angioedema, hyperkalaemia, or bilateral renal-artery stenosis. Beta-blockers and loop diuretics are generally reserved for specific indications.
5A 35-year-old man presents with chronic productive cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Which WHO-recommended rapid molecular test can detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance?
A.Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux test)
B.GeneXpert MTB/RIF automated nucleic acid amplification assay
C.Serum antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
D.Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Explanation: WHO recommends rapid molecular tests as initial tests for people with signs and symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis. Xpert MTB/RIF is a rapid molecular assay that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA and rifampicin resistance. A tuberculin skin test indicates immune sensitization rather than confirming active pulmonary disease, and WHO recommends against inaccurate commercial antibody tests.
6A 60-year-old man arrives at the emergency department complaining of crushing retrosternal chest pain radiating to his left jaw that started 1 hour ago. What classic electrocardiographic finding confirms an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)?
A.PR segment depression across all precordial leads
B.Symmetrical deep T-wave inversion in leads V1 to V3 without ST displacement
C.Isolated peaked T waves exceeding 10 mm in limb leads
D.New ST-segment elevation at the J-point in at least two anatomically contiguous leads
Explanation: An acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is defined electro-cardiographically by new ST-segment elevation at the J-point in at least two contiguous leads (>= 1 mm in limb leads or >= 1.5-2.5 mm in precordial leads depending on gender and age), often accompanied by reciprocal ST depression in opposing leads. PR depression suggests acute pericarditis, isolated deep T-wave inversion suggests ischemia without acute transmural necrosis, and tall peaked T waves are characteristic of hyperkalemia.
7In the clinical course of dengue virus infection, at what specific point does the critical phase—characterized by plasma leakage and potential hypovolemic shock—typically manifest?
A.Around the time of defervescence (temperature drops to normal), typically between illness days 3 and 7
B.Within the first 24 hours of fever onset
C.After the development of generalized confluent purpura at day 14
D.During the convalescent phase following diuresis at day 10
Explanation: Dengue infection progresses through three phases: febrile, critical, and recovery. The critical phase begins around the time of fever clearance (defervescence), typically on days 3 to 7 of illness, lasting 24 to 48 hours. Increased capillary permeability leads to plasma leakage, hemoconcentration (rising hematocrit), pleural effusion, ascites, and potentially dengue shock syndrome if fluid replacement is inadequate.
8A 21-year-old university student develops periumbilical abdominal pain that migrates to the right lower quadrant over 12 hours, accompanied by anorexia and low-grade fever. On physical examination, maximal tenderness is elicited at McBurney's point. Where is McBurney's point located anatomically?
A.Midway between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus
B.At the intersection of the lateral border of the rectus abdominis and the right costal margin
C.One-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus
D.Two inches directly superior to the pubic symphysis in the midline
Explanation: McBurney's point is anatomically situated one-third of the distance along an imaginary line drawn from the right anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the umbilicus. Maximal localized tenderness at this landmark correlates with the anatomical base of the inflamed appendix where it attaches to the cecum. Tenderness at the right costal margin corresponds to Murphy's sign (gallbladder), and the subxiphoid region corresponds to epigastric pain.
9A 26-year-old motor vehicle collision victim presents with severe respiratory distress, cyanosis, tracheal deviation to the right, absent breath sounds on the left, and a blood pressure of 70/40 mmHg. What is the immediate life-saving intervention?
A.Immediate needle decompression of the left hemithorax
B.Emergency endotracheal intubation followed by high-pressure bag ventilation
C.Transfer to the radiology suite for an urgent helical computed tomography scan
D.Administration of 2 liters of normal saline bolus through two large-bore IVs
Explanation: Severe respiratory distress, unilateral absent breath sounds, contralateral tracheal deviation, and shock indicate tension pneumothorax. This is a clinical diagnosis requiring immediate decompression without waiting for imaging, followed by definitive tube thoracostomy. The decompression site and device should follow the current local trauma protocol because recommended approaches vary by guideline and patient anatomy.
10In the initial resuscitation of a trauma patient experiencing hemorrhagic hypovolemic shock, which intravenous fluid solution is recommended for immediate volume expansion while blood products are being prepared?
A.5% Dextrose in water (D5W)
B.A limited volume of isotonic crystalloid, preferably a balanced solution such as Ringer's lactate
C.6% Hydroxyethyl starch (synthetic colloid)
D.Sterile distilled water
Explanation: While blood products are being prepared, a limited volume of warmed isotonic crystalloid may be used for initial resuscitation; balanced crystalloid such as Ringer's lactate avoids the high chloride load of large-volume 0.9% saline. Ongoing haemorrhagic shock requires rapid haemorrhage control and early blood-component therapy rather than repeated large crystalloid boluses. D5W does not provide durable intravascular expansion, hydroxyethyl starch can worsen kidney injury and coagulopathy, and sterile water causes haemolysis.

About the Myanmar MMLE Exam

The Myanmar Medical Licence Examination is the statutory examination used by the Myanmar Medical Council for eligible Myanmar nationals with foreign medical degrees who seek full registration. This OpenExamPrep resource is independent English-language MCQ practice for the published subject areas. It is not an official translation, an official format simulation, or a substitute for clinical OSCE practice.

Exam sponsor: Myanmar Medical Council (MMC / မြန်မာနိုင်ငံဆေးကောင်စီ). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

In the latest located public official format notice (2019), Written Paper 1 covered medicine, paediatrics, related applied basic sciences, and preventive/public health; Written Paper 2 covered surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, related applied basic sciences, and forensic medicine. A 15-station clinical OSCE assessed medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics. MMC's current public registration page confirms the MMLE requirement but does not publish a newer format notice.

Time Limit

Three hours per written paper in the 2019 official notice; current OSCE duration not publicly stated

Passing Score

Not published by MMC in the current public sources reviewed

Exam / Certification Fees

350,000 MMK

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Written Paper 1

Medicine, paediatrics, related applied basic sciences, and preventive/public health.

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Written Paper 2

Surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, related applied basic sciences, and forensic medicine.

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Clinical OSCE

Clinical assessment in medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics; the 2019 notice specified 15 stations.

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  • Passing score: Not published by MMC in the current public sources reviewed
  • Assessment: In the latest located public official format notice (2019), Written Paper 1 covered medicine, paediatrics, related applied basic sciences, and preventive/public health; Written Paper 2 covered surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, related applied basic sciences, and forensic medicine. A 15-station clinical OSCE assessed medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics. MMC's current public registration page confirms the MMLE requirement but does not publish a newer format notice.
  • Time limit: Three hours per written paper in the 2019 official notice; current OSCE duration not publicly stated
  • Exam / certification fees: 350,000 MMK Official sources

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Myanmar MMLE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review medicine and paediatrics together with their applied basic-science foundations and preventive/public-health implications.
2Review surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, applied basic sciences, and forensic-medicine principles as a second written-paper cluster.
3Use current WHO and other authoritative clinical guidance when reviewing emergency, infectious-disease, maternal, newborn, and child-health management.
4Prepare separately for clinical examination, communication, and procedural performance because an MCQ bank cannot simulate an OSCE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to sit the Myanmar Medical Licence Examination?

MMC's current registration page identifies Myanmar nationals who hold a recognized foreign medical degree and seek full registration. Applicants must also provide the documents and internship or housemanship evidence required by MMC.

What fee does MMC currently list for the MMLE pathway?

MMC's current registration page lists a 350,000 MMK application and examination fee. Candidates should confirm payment instructions directly with MMC before applying.

What format does the MMLE use?

The latest located public official format notice, issued in 2019, specified two three-hour written MCQ papers followed by a 15-station clinical OSCE. MMC's current registration page does not publish a newer detailed format, item count, pass mark, or assessment-language rule.

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