Our Story
Built by IMGs. Designed for IMGs.
No IMG should have to navigate the MCCQE1 alone. Dr ZK Academy was founded on this conviction — that International Medical Graduates deserve preparation resources built by people who have lived the same experience, not outsiders creating generic review content.
Every instructor at Dr ZK Academy is a recently matched physician who has successfully navigated the Canadian licensure pathway. Our 6-Domain Workshop Series was designed from the ground up to reflect the actual 2024–2026 MCCQE1 format — 230 MCQs, no CDM, fully updated clinical content.
We combine academic rigour with the warmth and accountability of a true learning community — because passing MCCQE1 is not just about content, it is about strategy, confidence, and support.
To provide IMGs with domain-specific, high-yield, and accessible MCCQE1 preparation taught by recently matched Canadian physicians who understand the journey from the inside.
A Canada where every qualified IMG has access to the preparation, mentorship, and community needed to succeed — regardless of where they trained.
"We don't do generic review. We do targeted, high-yield, domain-specific preparation."
What We Offer
Programmes & Services
Every offering is designed with one goal: to get you to the other side of MCCQE1, fully prepared and with confidence.
MCCQE1 6-Domain Workshop Series
The cornerstone of Dr ZK Academy preparation. Six high-yield, domain-specific workshop series covering every testable clinical area of MCCQE1.
Full-Length Mock Examinations
230-MCQ full-length mock exams built to the 2025–2026 MCCQE1 format. Detailed answer explanations with evidence-based rationale for every question.
Get Started →Personalised Study Plans
A custom 2-month, day-by-day roadmap tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, and exam timeline. Free for the first 25 enrolees each cohort.
Enquire Now →One-on-One Mentorship
Direct mentorship sessions with recently matched Family Medicine residents who navigated the same pathway. Real guidance, real accountability.
Book a Session →ZK Online Academy (Self-Paced)
Access recorded content, resources, and self-paced modules on our dedicated Teachable platform. Study on your schedule, at your pace.
Visit Academy ↗ →Residency Application Support
Comprehensive CaRMS preparation including personal statement coaching, interview preparation, and programme selection strategy.
Why Choose Us
Why Dr ZK Academy?
Taught by Recently Matched Physicians
All instructors matched to Canadian residency programs in 2024–2026 and bring first-hand, current knowledge of the exam.
New Exam Format — Fully Updated
230 MCQs, no CDM, updated clinical content aligned with the latest MCC Objectives and MCCQE1 Blueprint.
Domain-Specific Depth
6 clinical domains, each led by a subject-matter expert — not a generalist covering everything superficially.
Community & Accountability
A supportive peer community and responsive faculty who believe no IMG should feel alone in this process.
The People Behind the Prep
Our Team
Everyone who teaches at Dr ZK Academy has walked the IMG path — recently, relevantly, and successfully.
Dr. Z.K.
Founder & Lead Instructor
International Medical Graduate and Family Medicine Resident in Canada. The architect of the 6-Domain Workshop Series, Dr. Z.K. built Dr ZK Academy to give IMGs the preparation resource she wished had existed for her.
Clinical Workshop Instructors
Domain Specialists
A team of recently matched residents and practicing Canadian physicians who lead specialised workshops in their respective clinical domains with unparalleled depth and relevance.
Academic & Curriculum Team
Curriculum Design & Assessment
Specialists in MCC Objectives and the MCCQE1 Blueprint who ensure every resource, question, and session is current, accurate, and aligned with the examination framework.
What IMGs Say
From Our Community
"No fluff, no recycled content — just high-yield, domain-specific teaching that actually mirrors what you face on the day. Dr ZK Academy is the preparation resource I wish I had found sooner."
"The instructors are not distant professors sitting in ivory towers — they were in our exact position recently. That changes everything. Their advice is real, practical, and current."
"The 2-month personalised study plan gave me the structure I desperately needed. I stopped drowning in resources and started making real, measurable progress toward my exam date."
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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