Pediatric Subspecialty Match

Training Level

The first iteration is open to residents currently in a recognized Royal College PGY2 or PGY3 General Pediatrics program.

Applications that are off-cycle by more than six months (with a start date after December 31, 2013) are not eligible for this year's match².

Off-cycle applicants are welcome to contact programs of interest following the conclusion of the match should there be any unmatched positions available to be considered for off-cycle entry.

Training Program

Dalhousie University will also consider a Canadian and those with permanent resident status who are currently in an accredited United States Pediatric Medicine Training program, but a copy of the candidate's RCPSC Assessment of Training must be provided at the time of application.

All applicants must be eligible to register for an educational license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. A requirement for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must include proof, as part of the completed license application, that verification through the PCRC has been initiated.

Legal Status

You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada to apply. Visa residents are not eligible -- those in that category should contact the PGY4 Subspecialty Training Program to inquire about the application process for sponsored residents.

Previous subspecialty training /transfers

Not eligible¹

Licensed Physicians (including those on restricted licenses)

Not eligible¹

Source of Funding/Source of Medical Degree/Return of Service

Residents with return of service contracts are not eligible -- those in that category should contact the PGY4 Subspecialty Training Program to inquire about the application process for sponsored residents.

Additional IMG Instructions

The following 5 requirements for IMGs must be provided in order to be considered for residency training at Dalhousie University:

1. Legal Status
An IMG must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application. When applying you must submit one of the following verifications:

• Notarized/certified photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by an authority in Canada with any photo identification; or
• Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian Passport; or
• Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian Citizenship Certificate, Record of Landing; or
• Notarized/certified photocopy of Permanent Resident Card/Canadian Citizen Card.

2. Proof of MD Degree
An IMG must be a graduate of an acceptable medical school on the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) list.

A notarized/certified copy of medical school marks/transcripts and medical degree/diploma must be submitted. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized translation.

3. Language
Because English is the language of study at Dalhousie, all applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency. You must have achieved the required proficiency in one of the following English language tests:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  We require a minimum TOEFL score of 600 for paper-based, 250 for computer-based, or 100 for internet-based (IBT); or,
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  We require a band score of 7.

Scores that are less than those stated above will not be considered.

Exemptions to the English language tests will be made only if the language of instruction throughout the entire undergraduate medical education curriculum was in English. A letter of attestation of this from the Dean of the Medical School must be provided with the application.

4. Medical Council of Canada
A current pass in the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam (MCCEE) is required, as well as Proof of Performance of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exams (MCCQE) (part 1 and 2) or the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) Parts 1, 2 and 3.

For further information regarding Medical Council of Canada examinations you may contact:

Medical Council of Canada
2283, boul St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON
K1G 5A2
Phone: (613) 521-6012
Website: www.mcc.ca
Applications for the MCCEE and the MCCQE (part 1) are available from most Canadian Employment and Immigration Commissions outside of Canada. To be eligible to take the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1, your medical school must be listed in the World Health Organization Directory of Medical Schools.

All Ontario Medical Schools
MOH - Funded Positions

University of Toronto and University of Ottawa
Non MOH - Funded Positions

Training Level

Current residents who will be completing PGY3 training in Core Pediatrics on or before June 30, 2013. Residents who will have completed their PGY4 year prior to the July 1, 2013 start date, are not eligible for MOH funded positions.

PGY3 residents with completion dates between July 1 and December 31, 2013 are also eligible but must declare their completion date on the application form and request a late start.

Pediatric residents with completion of PGY3 training after December 31, 2013 should apply to the 2014 match.

Current residents who will be completing PGY3 training or PGY4 training in Core Pediatrics on or before June 30, 2013. PGY3 or PGY4 residents with completion dates between July 1 and December 31, 2013 are also eligible but must declare their completion date on the application form and request a late start.

Pediatric residents with completion of PGY3 or PGY4 training after December 31, 2013 should apply to the 2014 match.

Training Program

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Core Pediatrics program in a Canadian or ACGME accredited training program. Training must be recognized by the RCPSC.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Core Pediatrics program in a Canadian or ACGME accredited training programs. Training must be recognized by the RCPSC.

Legal Status

Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident by Applicant's ROL date

Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident by Applicant's ROL date

Sponsored Residents/Visa Trainees/Non MOH-funded International Medical Graduates

Sponsored Residents (Foreign Governments) or Trainees on work permits are not eligible for the CaRMS match. They may apply directly to the school/program for subspecialty training.

Sponsored Residents (Foreign Governments) or Trainees on work permits are not eligible for the CaRMS match. They may apply directly to the school/program for subspecialty training.

MCCEE

IMGs must have written and passed the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE). Proof of passing the MCCEE must be provided prior to the Match.

Return of Service (MOH funded positions only)

IMGs are required to sign a return of service (ROS) contract with the MOHLTC in accordance with the conditions of the ministry's ROS Programs.

Ontario IMGs who already have an ROS contract with the ministry should contact the ministry to determine the impact of subspecialty training on the existing contract. For information about ROS please contact the PPU Program Officer by email at: PPUprogramofficer@ontario.ca or by telephone at: 416-327-8339.

Any candidate with an ROS commitment in another jurisdiction must declare it on his/her application. Candidates are required to complete their ROS in Ontario before beginning ROS in another jurisdiction. These candidates must submit an undertaking from their provincial government/health care authority or other entity advising that they have permission to complete the Ontario ROS before beginning ROS in the other jurisdiction.

Additional notes

• Trainees currently enrolled in subspecialty pediatrics training or any training beyond core pediatrics are not eligible
• The Pediatric Subspecialty CaRMS match cannot be used for program transfer.
• Independently licensed physicians, unless enrolled in full-time residency, are not eligible to apply. They may apply for subspecialty training through the Re-Entry Program http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/ministry/recruit/reentry_training.html
• Exception to the Training Level and Training Program Criteria for both MOH funded and Non MOH funded positions are those applicants that are acceptable for Critical Care Medicine Program according to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This includes, but is not limited to those residents enrolled in Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery and Pediatrics

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USMGs - Please Note: As of February 2010, USMGs must complete the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examinations Parts 1 and 2 (MCCQE 1 & 2) order to qualify for an Independent Practice certificate in Ontario. USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 ARE considered acceptable alternatives to the MCCQE 1 & 2 but will mean that the candidate cannot obtain an Independent Practice certificate from the CPSO directly after residency and RCPSC/CFPC certification. Rather, they will be required to apply for a restricted certificate of registration to practice medicine in Ontario, practice with a mentor/supervisor for at least one year, and successfully complete an assessment before obtaining an Independent Practice certificate. The CPSO policy on Acceptable Qualifying Exams can be reviewed at http://www.cpso.on.ca/policies/policies/default.aspx?id=1640

As of January 2012, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) requires all International Medical Graduates to have their documents verified through the Physician Credentials Registry of Canada (PCRC). This process can take several weeks/months to complete. Individuals are advised to contact PCRC immediately upon notification of acceptance. Please see the PCRC website at www.pcrc.org

Training Level

Current residents who are completing training in a recognized Royal College PGY-3 Core Pediatrics or PGY-4 General Pediatrics program on or before June 30, 2013 are eligible to apply to this match.

Applicants who are not eligible include:

• VISA students studying at Canadian Medical Schools (and those with work permits). The University of Saskatchewan has a postgraduate training agreement with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait (ESK). Applicants sponsored by the ESK must apply to our R-4 programs outside the CaRMS match.
  
  
• Students whose postgraduate training is funded by the Department of National Defense.

Training Program

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Pediatrics residency program in a Canadian or ACGME-accredited American university.

Applicants who have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and who are training in a Pediatrics training program in the United States must provide a copy of their Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Assessment of Training with their application.

Legal Status

All applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Landed Immigrants at the time of application.

Previous subspecialty training /transfers

This match cannot be used for the purpose of program transfer.

Licensed Physicians (including those on restricted licenses)

Licensed physicians are not eligible to apply. They may contact the Saskatchewan Medical Association or the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan for information on re-entry programs.

Source of Funding/Source of Medical Degree/Return of Service

Applicants whose funding is provided by an external organization, and who are committed to a return of service agreement with the funding organization, must provide a letter from the funding organization which clearly indicates that the funding organization is aware of, and approves, the applicant applying to the Pediatric Subspecialty Match.

Additional IMG Eligibility Requirements

MCCEE: Must provide proof of passing the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE) at the time of application. Priority may be given to those who have successfully completed the MCCQE (Part I).

Proof of MD Degree and Medical School Transcripts: Must be a graduate of an acceptable medical school as identified by: WHO Directory of Medical Schools (World Health Organization); or, FAIMER International Medical Education Directory (Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research). A notarized/certified copy of medical school marks/transcripts and medical degree or diploma must be submitted. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized translation.

English Language Requirement: Must provide proof of English language proficiency. Applicants whose undergraduate medical school training was in a language other than English must provide proof of obtaining a minimum score of 100 on the iBT (internet-based) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (Note: Computer-based and paper-based exam results will not be accepted.) The only exception is if the language of instruction throughout the entire undergraduate medical education curriculum was in English; if so, a letter of attestation of this from the Dean of the Medical School must be provided with the application. (NOTE: Although the letter of attestation will be accepted it is preferred that applicants submit TOEFL results.)

NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE for the English Language Requirements as outlined above. We do not accept a copy of the FAIMER page for the applicant's medical school as proof of English language proficiency.

Additional notes

Successful applicants will commence training at the PGY-4 level.

Training Level (see note #1)

Residents completing PGY3 or PGY4 training in Core Pediatrics on or before June 30, 2013 are eligible for the match.

PGY3 residents with completion dates between July 1 and December 31, 2013 are also eligible but must declare their completion date on the application form and request a late start.

PGY3 residents with completion dates after December 31, 2013 should apply to the 2014 match.

Training Program (see note #1)

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Core Pediatrics residency program in a Canadian or ACGME-accredited American university. Re-entry applicants to subspecialty training are not eligible and are referred to the University of Alberta Re-Entry Competition.

Legal Status

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Previous subspecialty training /transfers

Trainees enrolled in subspecialty Pediatrics training or any training beyond the PGY4 level are not eligible. This match cannot be used for program transfer.

Licensed Physicians (including those on restricted licenses)

Eligible for registration in Alberta.

Source of Funding/Source of Medical Degree/Return of Service

1. 2011-12 PGY3 or PGY4 Canadian/US medical graduates currently enrolled in Core Pediatrics residency programs in Canadian or U.S. medical schools are eligible to apply.
   
   
2. 2011-12 PGY3 or PGY4 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) currently enrolled in Core Pediatrics residency programs in Canadian medical schools are eligible to apply. PGY3/PGY4 IMGs from other provinces must declare any Return in Service obligations on the application and may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training.
   
   
3. Sponsored Visa Trainees are not eligible to apply for subspecialty training through the Pediatric Subspecialty Match.

Training Level

Current residents completing their PGY3 or PGY4 training in general Pediatrics on or before June 30, 2013 are eligible for the match.

For Pediatric Emergency Medicine, current residents completing their final year of training in Adult Emergency Medicine on June 30, 2013 are also eligible. In addition, current Adult Emergency Medicine residents completing their PGY4 year on or before June 30, 2013 are eligible, provided they can be credentialed for both programs after 2 years in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Residents planning to double-credential must confirm this with the Program Directors.

Residents who are otherwise eligible but have promotion or completion dates between July 1 and December 31, 2013 are also eligible but must declare their off-cycle subspecialty start date on the CaRMS application form.

Residents who are otherwise eligible but have completion dates after December 31, 2013 must apply to the 2014 match.

Training Program

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Pediatrics residency program in a Canadian or ACGME-accredited American university.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited residency program in a Canadian or ACGME-accredited American university acceptable for Emergency Medicine training according to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This includes Pediatrics and Adult Emergency Medicine.

Re-entry applicants to subspecialty training are not eligible and are referred to the University of Calgary PGME Re-Entry Competition.

Legal Status

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Previous subspecialty training /transfers

The Subspecialty Match cannot be used for the purpose of program transfer.

Licensed Physicians (including those on restricted licenses)

Applicants must be eligible for registration in Alberta and have passed the MCCQE Part II.

Source of Funding/Source of Medical Degree/Return of Service

1. IMG applicants from other Canadian provinces must declare any Return in Service obligations on the CaRMS application form and may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training.
   
   
2. Sponsored Visa Trainees are not eligible to apply for subspecialty training through the R4 Match.
   
   
3. Applicants with military funding are not eligible to apply for subspecialty training through the Subspecialty Match.
   
   

Training Level

Candidates must have completed at least three years of training in General Pediatrics by June 30, 2013, in order to be eligible for subspecialty training in this match.

Training Program

Candidates must have completed at least three years of training in General Pediatrics by June 30, 2013, in order to be eligible for subspecialty training in this match.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Eligibility:
Individuals who have certification from the Royal College or who are eligible to write the exams in the following specialties: General Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Pediatric General Surgery or Pediatric Cardiology

Legal Status

Canadian Citizen
Landed Immigrant
Permanent Resident of Canada

Previous subspecialty training /transfers

Accepted

Licensed Physicians (including those on restricted licenses)

Accepted if they have Royal College-approved training in Pediatrics.

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Eligibility:
Individuals who have certification from the Royal College or who are eligible to write the exams in the following specialties: General Pediatrics, Anesthesia, Pediatric General Surgery or Pediatric Cardiology.

Source of Funding/Source of Medical Degree/Return of Service

Ministry of Health

Additional International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Eligibility Requirements

IMGs will be eligible for designated positions in the first iteration only if they have Royal College certification in Pediatrics.