CCFP EXAM ESSENTIALS
The Ultimate Pre-CCFP Exam Must-Read List
Ignore these at your peril. After years of helping thousands of CCFP exam candidates ace the exam with our top-rated courses, The Review Course in Family Medicine faculty have compiled this list of must-read resources.
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Every year, people who tried to write the exam without our help contact us after they get their results, and ask what they should have done to prepare. Here's where we tell them to start.
Part 1: Essential Pre-Reading About the CCFP Exam
...and recent changes
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE CCFP EXAM (NEW FOR 2026)
A guide for everything you need to know about the 2026 CCFP exam - what's changed? what's on it? How long is it? What's the pass rate?
CBC, DRUG SCREEN, AND ELECTROLYTES (NEW IN 2023)
What do CBC, Drug Screen, & Electrolytes have in common? All of these are always marked WRONG on the exam. Here's why.
CFPC EXAM CANDIDATE GUIDE
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The exam weekend, what to bring, booking travel, and how it's marked... here's the official word.
CFPC SAMP & MCQs DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
See for yourself - here's the Prometric testing interface candidates will use on exam day. Become familiar with it!
CFPC SAMP & MCQs SOFTWARE TUTORIAL
Answers to many common questions, like "can you skip or flag questions?" and "do they provide normal lab values?"
CCFP EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
Breastfeeding? Religious accommodations? Medical conditions? Read this before you register for the exam.
CCFP OFFICIAL PRACTICE SAMPs
(NEW IN 2025)​
Get a sense of the format and content of the SAMP and MCQs so you know what to expect during the exam. More practice SAMP & MCQs
CFPC's OFFICIAL PRIORITY TOPICS (THE 105 TOPICS)
The official list of the CFPC's Priority Topics... also known as The 105 Topics. Free summary infographics
CCFP SOO VIDEO LIBRARY
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See what a SOO is like by watching the official SOO sample videos. See the SOO tips infographic
CCFP SOO SCRIPTS
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See the scripts that are mailed to SOO examiners, and how they're marked. Practice all of these with a buddy.
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CFPC FAQs ABOUT REMOTELY PROCTORED EXAMS
Test-centre versus remote proctoring, how to choose the right testing option for you, how to sign up, what to expect & more!
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THE NEW CCFP VIRTUAL SOO EXAM - INFOGRAPHIC
A Checklist for Success, with tips to help you prepare for the new CCFP Virtual SOO exam.
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THE NEW CCFP VIRTUAL SOO EXAM
Stay up to date with exam format changes and the latest announcements from CFPC and get answers to your questions about the new Virtual SOO exam.
VIRTUAL SOO EXAM: SCRIPTS, VIDEOS & SOFTWARE
See what the exam day software looks like. You can even log in and play around with it - the password is thisisademo
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APPLY FOR THE CCFP EXAM
To apply for the CCFP exam, log into the CFPC portal, click on the “Home” tab and scroll down. The link “Certification Examination in Family Medicine” will be on the right-hand side.
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ELIGIBILITY: RESIDENTS & PRACTICE-ELIGIBLE
Find out if you can write the CCFP exam
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Part 2: Essential CCFP Exam Prep Bonus Resources
CHILDREN'S BOOK STUDY TOOL
An innovative CCFP exam study tool – a children's book which is actually a study guide for parents preparing for the Family Medicine certification exam.
SKIN STUDY GUIDE
A quick study reference and photo atlas of common skin conditions encountered in Family Practice. Includes 53 need-to-know rashes for the CCFP exam.
PEER-REVIEWED RESOURCES
The best CCFP exam prep resources, as recommended by nearly 500 residents and practice-eligible candidates.
THE OTHER 105 TOPICS
Contains all of The Other 105 Topics PLUS additional key topics for each and every one of The Other 105 Topics.
FIND A STUDY PARTNER
Our top tip for exam prep: study in groups. Find a partner here, and join the discussion and Q&A with your peers.
#1 CCFP EXAM FACEBOOK GROUP
Discuss issues that relate to the CCFP exam - and get quick answers from our faculty and your peers
HOW I GOT THE TOP MARK
Find out how Dr. Raquel Botto prepared for the exam and how she obtained the top mark.
SOO SUCCESS INFOGRAPHIC
Know the key components that came up in our thorough review of the official CCFP SOO scripts.
CANADIAN GUIDELINES TO KNOW
Like Dr. Mike Kirlew says - keep your guidelines current, and keep them Canadian. Find a free detailed list here.
WONDERING ABOUT THE REVIEW COURSE?
Watch our video to see what The Review Course lecture looks like