Why isn't there a diet/date selector like other exams?
MDCN doesn't publish a fixed recurring exam date — each sitting of the Assessment Examination is announced separately, with dates and venues confirmed closer to the exam. So practice here isn't tied to a specific diet; just pick your subject areas and start whenever suits your own preparation timeline. Always confirm the current sitting's dates, fees, and venue on the official MDCN portal.
Does this cover Day 2 (clinical/OSCE)?
No — Day 2 is a practical clinical examination (OSCE or long/short cases), which isn't a written multiple-choice format. ExamPass focuses on Day 1's computer-based MCQ paper.
Who needs to sit the MDCN Assessment Examination?
The Assessment Examination is required for Nigerian citizens who trained at medical or dental schools outside Nigeria and need to demonstrate equivalent competence before full registration and licensing to practice in Nigeria.
How many questions are on MDCN Day 1 and how long do I have?
Day 1 is a computer-based test of roughly 300 questions across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology & Physiology, and Community Health, typically run over about 180 minutes. Always confirm the exact current-sitting format on the official MDCN portal, since format details can be adjusted between sittings.
Is this affiliated with MDCN?
No. ExamPass is an independent exam preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
How often is the MDCN Assessment Examination held, and where?
The MDCN Assessment Examination for foreign-trained medical and dental graduates is held periodically, typically once or twice a year, at a single accredited teaching hospital that rotates between cities such as Kano, Ibadan, Ilorin, and Kaduna for each sitting. Check the current notice on mdcn.gov.ng for the confirmed venue before you apply.
Who needs to take the MDCN Assessment Examination?
It's required for doctors and dentists trained outside Nigeria at institutions listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, as well as Nigerian-trained graduates who didn't complete their internship within 24 months of graduation or whose school lost accreditation.