BEST STUDY RESOURCES
What are the top-rated CCFP exam prep resources?
In 2018, we completed a nationwide survey of nearly 500 residents and practice-eligible candidates to find out what they recommend as the best CCFP exam prep resources.
Here's what they recommended.
This research was invited for presentation at the CFPC's Family Medicine Forum 2018.
Inclusion here does not imply our endorsement.
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Learn the 99 topics in 2 days of high-energy, high-yield, highly-rated lectures
THE REVIEW COURSE IN FAMILY MEDICINE
Every residency program has a different academic curriculum.
RESIDENCY ACADEMIC HALF DAYS
For practice-eligible candidates only (no residents allowed).
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY CCFP EXAM PREP
Meet other exam candidates to study with at The Review Course.
SELF-ORGANIZED STUDY GROUPS
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THE REVIEW COURSE IN FAMILY MEDICINE COURSE MANUAL
Sharpen your skills with nearly 300 practice SAMPs and the latest guidelines - only available at The Review Course.
GUIDE TO THE FAMILY MEDICINE EXAM (DR. DASH)
The original study book for the CCFP examination
NINETY NINE: STUDY GUIDE FOR CANADIAN FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENTS
E-book and paperback by Dr. Pabani - note: "it is in no means complete"
FAMILY MEDICINE NOTES
(DR. O'TOOLE)
E-book and textbook, updated every year
PDF STUDY NOTES - 99 TOPICS FOR THE CCFP (incomplete)
Reviews some of the 99 topics
Top Audio Resources
The original CCFP exam prep podcast with content on acute care and exam preparation
DR. MIKE KIRLEW'S PODCASTS (ALSO AVAILABLE ON iTUNES)
Currently "on hiatus" - archived episodes available
DR. BRADY BOUCHARD'S PODCASTS
Top Web-based Resources
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THE REVIEW COURSE STUDY TIPS EMAIL/BLOG
Contains 75 SAMPs available for purchase
FAMILY MEDICINE STUDY GUIDE (App for Apple or Android)
Do you know the OTHER 99 topics? 99 other things to know for the CCFP exam
THE REVIEW COURSE - THE OTHER 99 TOPICS
Originally created by the 2012 graduating Family Practice residents at UBC
UBC WIKI-NOTES ON THE 99 TOPICS
A list of articles for each of the 99 topics
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA ARTICLE LIST FOR THE 99 TOPICS
Last-minute essentials for the CCFP exam - available only to attendees of The Review Course
THE REVIEW COURSE WEEK BEFORE STUDY GUIDE
Contains 125 SAMPs available for purchase
CCFPEXAMS.COM - ONLINE SAMP QUESTIONS
Written by the office that conducts the CCFP exam
CFPC OFFICIAL WEBSITE RESOURCES
PowerPoint presentation with tips from a SAMP question writer
CALGARY OVERVIEW OF THE SAMPs (Dr. Bennion)
A blog with notes for each of the 99 topics.
CCFPPREP.COM
99 TOPICS BLOG
Official CCFP Resources
The CCFP's resources are rated above as a whole. Here are the individual items available.
CFPC's SELF LEARNING BOOKLETS
Free for residents; published every 2 months with new content and practice SAMPs
CFPC's SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS
The only official source of sample SAMP questions for Family Medicine
CFPC's HOMESTUDY - GUIDE TO SELF STUDY
A brief list of articles on patient-centred interviewing and other study resources
