The essential knowledge quiz (EKQ) is an interactive online quiz designed to encourage familiarity with the domains of competence as described in Good Medical Practice, Medical Council statements, and RNZCUC policies and statements. The quiz may also help identify areas of knowledge or professional skills that the doctor may wish to develop further.  It is an ‘open book’ formative assessment (i.e. ‘for learning’) and not a pass/fail test.

Each quiz has been developed to a moderate level of difficulty, so it is unlikely that most doctors will be able to answer all questions correctly on the first attempt.  It will be updated annually and kept current and relevant.  Researching answers is encouraged, and links to useful resources are provided for all questions.

To complete the quiz, the doctor must correctly answer all questions. If you fail to get 100% on your first try, review the answers and the links supplied and then retake the test. Once you have achieved 100%, follow the instructions to save the PDF of completion and upload this to your CPD record in UCCIS.  

The College produces a new quiz in the third quarter of each year. The quiz from the previous year and current year will be available, with previous quizzes being removed. This avoids questions and correct responses being incorrect due to policy changes.  Questions from previous quizzes may be updated and used in future quizzes. 

The quizzes have now been moved to TalentLMS . Please log in to your Talent account and find the Essential Knowledge Quiz within your list of courses.