Last updated March 15, 2021
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This page is for those candidates who are taking their written exam at a hotel exam site. Information and FAQs will be updated regularly. We recommend that you bookmark this page, so you can easily return to it for reference.
Step 1: Be prepared for your exam
Questions about the spring 2021 exams?
Your appointment letter will indicate the details of your exam, including the date, time and the city where you are registered to write. You can also check our website for dates and locations of 2021 exams. In 2021, the Royal College launched an app in March to consolidate this information for candidates. We recommend that you sign up for the app made available through Event Buddy in order to easily access exam information on your device and to receive important updates via notifications.
If there are any changes to locations, candidates and exam stakeholders will be notified by email or through a notification via our exam app.
Please bring the following:
Practique is the examination system the Royal College is using to deliver the 2021 exams.
How can I view the exam interface before I write my exam?
* If updates are made to the exam demo site, a notice will be posted here.
* Please note Google Chrome is the only supported browser. It is recommended that after completing an exam demo, you log out of the demonstration site completely by selecting “Finish exam.” It is also recommended that you clear your browser data after completing the demo to facilitate returning at a later time. Once you return to the initial log in screen, you can use the ID and password again to access the demonstration site and repeat any of the exam demos.
Watch this brief video to review the functionality of the exam system interface
Note: This video shows a MCQ-format exam with typical questions spanning various specialties. For example, there are questions with images or multiple images, multipart questions and questions referencing tables.
Watch this brief video to review the functionality of the exam system interface
Note: This video shows a SAQ-format exam with typical questions spanning various specialties. For example, there are questions with images or multiple images, multipart questions and questions referencing tables.
If you have other questions about the spring 2021 exams, please visit our frequently asked questions.
To submit a question, please contact us at exams2021@royalcollege.ca and include “Online exams" and your specialty in the subject line.
We recognize exams are a stressful experience and that we are in unprecedented times. The Royal College is committed to communicating with you in a respectful, professional and civil manner. Similarly, we ask the same courtesy is provided to our employees. Thank you!