Jumelage principal R-1

First (1st) Iteration

At Memorial the 1st Iteration will include two parallel streams i.e. CMG Stream and IMG Stream. There will be no crossovers or transfers across the two streams.

CMG Stream   The CMG Stream will be open to graduates of LCME/CACMS accredited schools who were NOT previously registered in a postgraduate medical training program.

IMG Stream   The IMG Stream will be open to International Medical Graduates who have not had previous North American post-MD/clinical training.

The 2012-2013 Match will have positions available for the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Stream.

Second (2nd) Iteration

All unfilled positions (from both streams) will be open to individuals meeting criteria as outlined in tables - Eligibility - Provincial Criteria http://www.carms.ca/eng/r1_eligibility_prov_e.shtml.

Provincial Terms and Conditions for IMG Stream

Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and submit one of the following:
Notarized/certified copy of

1. Canadian Birth Certificate
2. Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship
3. Canadian Citizenship Certificate
4. Record of landing, clearly showing the date of landing
5. Permanent Resident Card (both sides of card)

Preference will be given to individuals who provide proof of acceptable results in a standardized assessment program such as Clinical Skills Assessment and Training (CSAT) program or equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING AS IT RELATES TO ALL IMG STREAM POSITIONS (1ST and 2nd Iteration):

• These positions are subject to a mandatory Return of Service (RoS); credit may be considered for years of prior clinical service in NL where RoS agreement is with NL.
• Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (1st and 2nd Iteration) are not eligible to transfer to another training program.

For licensure requirements (including IMGs) see College of Physicians and Surgeons section.

Return of Service

In the 2012 CaRMS Match all IMG Stream residency positions will require Return of Service (RoS) commitments in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

• In the first iteration of the CaRMS Match, these positions will be available to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) only.
  
  
• In the second iteration of the CaRMS Match, both IMGs and Canadian medical graduates (CMGs) will be eligible to apply for these positions. Those individuals (IMG or CMG) who are matched through CaRMS to residency positions associated with Return of Service (RoS) commitments will be required to sign a contract for RoS to an area of "need" within the province.
  
  
• Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (1st and 2nd Iteration) are not eligible to transfer to another training program.

RoS Contract - The RoS contract that will be employed has been developed jointly by the four Atlantic Provinces and incorporates a length of return of service equal to the number of years the physician spent in his/her residency training program.

Failure to Complete Residency - If a resident is unable to complete his/her residency due to a fault attributable to him/herself, repayment at a rate of $5000 per month of residency completed, plus interest at the prime rate and an additional 2% of the total repayment value, will be required.

In cases where a resident is unable to complete his/her residency due to a fault not attributable to him/herself, the sponsor will be granted discretion to determine whether the resident will be required to repay monies to the sponsor. This discretion will also be afforded to the sponsor in cases where the resident is unable to complete the residency due to a fault attributable to him/herself during the first three months of the program.

Failure to Complete RoS - In situations where a physician does not fulfill his/her ROS obligation, he/she will be required to repay $5000 per month of service remaining, plus interest at a rate of prime plus 2%.

RoS - No areas of "Need" - If there are no areas of "need" for the specialty within the province at the time of graduation, the repayment requirement may be waived by the sponsor if an acceptable solution can be determined between the physician's sponsor and another Atlantic Province. If no suitable position can be found for the physician within the Atlantic Provinces, he/she will be relieved from repayment.

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador Educational Registration (Licensure)

All applicants, matched to the Postgraduate Programs at Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine, must meet the licensing requirements for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (the "College") prior to entry to their postgraduate medical education training programs.

The following are Educational Register requirements for the College:

1. The College's application form must be completed and applicable fees paid. Applicants will be required to provide the following:
   
   
   • A notarized copy of their medical degree;
   • Current passport sized photograph;
   • Consent for Disclosure of Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Record Information for individuals residing in NL in the jurisdictions patrolled by the RNC. Individuals residing outside of the RNC jurisdictions and outside of the Province are asked to contact their local policy authority to request a criminal record check. The results of this reference check must be provided to the College.
   • Medical Identification Number for Canada (MINC) Consent Form;
   • Applicants not born in Canada must provide a notarized copy of their work permit, Permanent Resident Card or Canadian Citizenship Card and current valid passport;
   • If an applicant's name has changed following graduation from medical school, notarized documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce certificate or official name change document will be required.
   
   
2. Applicants must have graduated from a school or faculty of medicine recognized by the World Health Organization or by FAIMER. The school or faculty must have carried out a continuous medical education program for more than ten years, during which it offered and continues to offer, a medical training program that is of at least 48 months duration. (Exceptions will be made for Canadian medical schools.)
   
   
3. International Medical Graduates must have a passing score in the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam. Please refer to the MCC website at www.mcc.ca.
   
   
4. To demonstrate reasonable fluency in the English language, the College may require within the last 48 months at the time of application, an applicant to satisfactory complete the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL/TSE or IELTS. Acceptable scores in TOEFL iBT exams are a minimum score of 20 in each of the reading, writing and listening sections, and a minimum of 24 in the speaking section. Acceptable scores in the TOEFL/TSE exams are a paper based score of 580 or a computer based score of 237 in TOEFL and a score of 50 in TSE. Acceptable scores in the IELTS exams is a minimum 7.0 in each of the components.
   
   
5. Current year graduates must satisfactorily complete a two month rotation in each of the core rotations of medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology and psychiatry during their clerkship. The rotations must be completed in an accredited teaching hospital or program.
   
   Prior year graduates who wish advance standing will require approval from the appropriate certification college (RCPSC or CCFP).
   
   
6. All gaps or breaks in training or practice must be explained. An assessment of the applicant's skills may be required should the College have concerns regarding the length of the interruption in training and/or practice.
   
   
7. Certificates of Good Standing are required from all jurisdictions where the applicant trained or practiced.
   
   
8. Current year graduates will require a reference letter from the Dean or his designate of their school or faculty of medicine. Prior year graduates will require three reference letters which will be determined based on the assessment of their curriculum vita.
   
   
9. Verification of the applicant's medical credentials must be completed by the Physicians Credentials Registry of Canada (PCRC). Current year graduates must submit their medical degree, medical school transcript and registration for source verification. Prior year graduates must submit their medical degree, medical school transcript, all postgraduate training and specialty certificates and registrations for verification.
   
   

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

It should be noted that the College will screen applications at the request of the Postgraduate Medical Education Office only. Individuals are therefore advised not to contact the College for an opinion or assessment regarding their eligibility for the Educational Register. All screening and assessment of applicant files will take place during the designated time in the selection cycle, through consultation between the respective program, the Postgraduate Medical Education Office and the College.

Individuals who are considering the liquidation of major personal assets as part of a move to Newfoundland affiliated with a residency position are cautioned that final acceptance to our program is contingent on clearance from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Admission to Dalhousie University Postgraduate Medicine R-1 (PGY1) positions is conducted through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). The first iteration of the CaRMS match will include two parallel streams. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada to apply to either stream. The definition of a Permanent Resident is a Canadian immigrant who has permanent resident status in Canada but is not yet a Canadian citizen.

One stream will be for Canadian Medical School graduates who have not had previous post-MD/clinical training.

The second stream will be open to International Medical Graduates who have not had previous Canadian post-MD/clinical training. There will be a selection of programs in both Family Medicine and Specialty training that will be made available. All international medical graduates will be required to sign a return of service contract with the Ministry of Health for either the Province of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or Prince Edward Island, in the specialty (including Family Medicine) to which they have been matched prior to starting their residency.

All unfilled positions will open to all candidates including graduates of Canadian medical Schools and IMGs who fulfill the eligibility criteria. Applicants in the second iteration who are accepted to unfilled first iteration IMG positions will be required to sign a return of service contract with the Ministry of Health for either the Province of Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, in the specialty (including Family Medicine) to which they have been matched.

The positions allocated to the IMG stream for 2012 and the Department of Health they will have a RoS with, are as follows:

Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness: Family Medicine sites in Halifax, Sydney, Annapolis Valley, Saint John and Fredericton, and Psychiatry.

New Brunswick Department of Health: Family Medicine site in Moncton, Internal Medicine (without subspecialty) - Halifax and Saint John sites.

Prince Edward Island Department of Health: Family Medicine Prince Edward Island site.

The following 6 requirements for International Medical Graduates must be provided in order to be considered for residency training at Dalhousie University:

It should be noted that International Medical Graduates who have previous post-graduate training in either Canada or the United States, that is creditable for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada certification, are not eligible to participate in CaRMS in the first iteration for Dalhousie University positions.

1. Legal Status

IMGs 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

IMGs 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, and if applicants provide proof of performance on the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exams (MCCQE) (parts 1 and 2) or the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) Parts 1, 2 and 3 this will also be considered. For further information regarding Medical Council of Canada examinations you may contact:

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.

5. Provincial Licensure Requirements

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 must include proof, as part of the completed license application, that verification through the PCRC has been initiated. Please visit the CPS-NB and CPS-PEI and review their eligibility requirements.

6. Return of Service Agreement

IMGs must be eligible to enter into a return of service agreement with Nova Scotia, and available to undertake their return of service period beginning within 3 months after completion of their residency. IMGs who have undischarged ROS obligations may not be eligible to begin Ministry-funded training positions in Nova Scotia. IMGs holding return of service (ROS) obligations must disclose pre-existing obligations at the time of their application. Such individuals may wish to contact the Ministry for further information.

Other criteria
Preference will be given to international medical graduates who are living in the Atlantic Provinces working in an area of health care.

Preference will be given to international medical graduates who have the Clinical Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) or equivalent. You can find information regarding CAPP at the following site: http://www.capprogram.ca/

In the CaRMS process, a number of residency positions will require Return of Service (RoS) commitments. In the first round of the CaRMS process, these positions will be available to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) only. However, in the second round of the CaRMS process, both IMGs and Canadian Medical Graduates (CMGs) will be eligible to apply for these positions. Those individuals (IMG or CMG) who are matched through CaRMS to residency positions associated with Return of Service (RoS) commitments will be required to sign a contract for RoS to a specific Maritime province. The basic conditions of the RoS contract that will be employed have been developed jointly by the four Atlantic Provinces and will incorporate a length of return service equal to the number of years the physician spent in his/her residency training program.

If a resident does not meet the terms of the return of service agreement, repayment will be required, subject to the conditions specific to each province.

The positions allocated to the IMG stream and the Department of Health they will have a RoS with is updated annually and advertised on the CaRMS web site.

Should you wish to receive a contract template for a specific province, or to discuss terms and conditions of the Return for Service in each of the jurisdictions, the provincial contacts are as follows:

• Nova Scotia Department of Health & Wellness,
  Joanne MacKinnon, joanne.mackinnon@gov.ns.ca
  
  
• New Brunswick Department of Health,
  Eric Levesque, eric.j.levesque@gnb.ca
  
  
• Prince Edward Island Department of Health,
  Treena Bellamy, tibellamy@ihis.org

• CMGs/USMGs: Graduates of LCME/CACMS accredited schools or a school of osteopathic medicine who are Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents. Proof of citizenship must be provided by submitting one of the following verifications to CaRMS by the Rank Order List deadline. (Photocopies acceptable). No other forms of verification acceptable:
  1. Notarized/certified photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by an authority in Canada with any photo ID, or
  2. Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian Passport, or
  3. Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian citizenship certificate, Record of Landing; or
  4. Notarized/certified photocopy of Permanent Resident Card/Canadian Citizen Card - copies of both sides of card must be provided and legible.
  
  
  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 for purposes of applying for residency training in Ontario 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
  
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• IMGs: International Medical Graduates (IMG) where the medical degree is from an international medical school listed with the International Medical Education Directory (IMED), published by the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). IMGs who match will be required to complete a return of service in Ontario (please see below).

1. Eligibility:
   
   1. Legal Status - IMGs must be Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents and must submit one of the following verifications to CaRMS by the Rank Order List deadline. (Photocopies acceptable). No other forms of verification acceptable:
      1. Notarized/certified photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by an authority in Canada with any photo ID, or
      2. Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian Passport, or
      3. Notarized/certified photocopy of Canadian citizenship certificate, Record of Landing; or
      4. Notarized/certified photocopy of Permanent Resident Card/Canadian Citizen Card - copies of both sides of card must be provided and legible.
      
      
   2. Proof of MD Degree
      
      IMGs must be graduates of an acceptable medical school on the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) list. Confirmation of FAIMER status MUST be provided by submitting a copy or printout from the FAIMER website (FAIMER).
      
      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. Students applying in the last year of medical school will need to submit their most recent marks/transcripts, and will need to provide proof of their MD to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) prior to the start of residency training.
      
      
   3. MCCEE
      
      IMGs must have written and passed the Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination (MCCEE). Proof of passing the MCCEE must be provided by the Rank Order List deadline.
      
      
   4. Language Proficiency
      
      All IMG candidates must demonstrate fluency in English or French through ONE of the following:
      
      
      1. TSE-P Score Date and TOEFL Score Date, and Essay Writing Score -
         TSE-P: Minimum score 50, prior to July 1995 minimum score 220.
         TOEFL: Minimum score 237, or minimum score 580 for paper-based test.
         OR
      2. TOEFL-Ibt Score Date Writing Section Score - Passing score of 93 including a minimum score of 24 on the speaking section.
         OR
      3. A pass result in the French proficiency test administered by the Collège des Médecins du Québec.
         OR
      4. Candidates for whom their primary and secondary, or medical school education was conducted in English or French, the Ontario medical schools will accept Language Proficiency Attestations as follows:
         
         Primary and Secondary Education:
         
         • Mailed directly from the Senior Academic Administrators of both schools to the program confirming that all of the candidate's primary and secondary education was conducted completely in English or French.
         
         Medical School:
         
         • Mailed directly from the Dean of the candidate's medical school confirming that the language of instruction and patient care was conducted completely in English or French.
         OR
         
      5. FAIMER Language Option - If the instruction and the language of patient care at the undergraduate medical school was conducted completely in English or French, then a candidate can submit to the Program a copy or printout of the FAIMER website (FAIMER) listing the medical school which clearly states that the language of instruction is English or French.
         
         Candidates also have to answer the following question:
         Was the language of patient care conducted completely in English or French?
         Yes/No
         
         
      Regarding Demonstration of Language Proficiency, please note the following:
      
      
      1. Notarized/certified documents must be submitted. Photocopies are acceptable.
      2. Language Proficiency Attestations will not be accepted from the candidate or a third party.
      3. Language Proficiency results will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.
      
      
      
   5. Licensing
      IMGs must meet the licensing criteria for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) for postgraduate education. See the CPSO's website for information: CPSO
      
      IMGs with independent licenses (restricted or unrestricted) are ineligible to apply to CaRMS and may wish to consider the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care's Re-Entry program (Re-Entry Program) or the Centre for Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad's assessment for PGY2+. CEHPEA
      
      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
      
      ANY DELAYS IN PROVIDING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO CPSO MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN ISSUANCE OF LICENSURE AND A DELAY IN START OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING BEYOND JULY 1ST.
      
      
   6. Previous Postgraduate Medical Education
      International Medical Graduates who have previous post-graduate training in the U.S. or Canada which would be creditable for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada certification are ineligible for the first iteration. IMGs with non-creditable training (e.g. Fellows) are eligible for the first/second iteration.
      
      
2. Return of Service
   
   All IMGs will be required to sign a return of service contract with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care of the Province of Ontario, in the specialty (including Family Medicine) in which they have completed residency training.
   
   IMGs already holding a return of service obligation must disclose these obligations at time of application. IMGs who have undischarged return of service obligations may not be eligible to begin Ministry-funded training positions in Ontario. Such individuals may wish to contact the Ministry for further information.
   
   For further information concerning return of service, contact:
   
   PROGRAM OFFICER
   Health Human Resources Policy Branch, Physician Planning Unit
   Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
   Tel: (416) 327-8339 E-mail: PPUProgramOfficer@Ontario.ca
   
   
3. Pre-Residency Orientation Programs
   
   All IMG candidates accepted to all residency programs will be required to complete either the Pre-Residency Program (PRP) for Family Medicine or the Orientation to Training and Practice in Canada (OTPC) program for Specialty training, administered by Centre for Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA) prior to entering into a residency program. Matched IMGs will be expected to attend these programs in Toronto, several weeks in advance of the start of their residency program. In some cases, this may result in a delay of the start date of the residency. Additional information on the PRP and OTPC programs can be found at the following links: PRP - http://www.cehpea.ca/programs/preResidencyTrainingProgram.htm and OTPC - http://www.cehpea.ca/programs/practiceInCanada.htm.
   
   
4. Assessment Verification Period
   
   All IMG candidates accepted to residency training programs will be required to undergo an Assessment Verification Period (AVP). This assessment period is 12 weeks in length and is required by the Ontario Faculties of Medicine as a requirement to enter a residency program. Details on the AVP can be found here: http://ohs.cou.on.ca/_bin/home/cofm/publications.cfm.
   
   IMGs who have failed an AVP are ineligible to apply to the same specialty, but may apply to a different specialty in the first and/or second iteration. IMGs who have an incomplete AVP must declare to program.
   
   

1. Physician Assistant Program: IMGs who began Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care funded 24 month Physician Assistant (PA) employment contracts in 2010/11 as part of the Ontario PA demonstration project are not eligible to apply for an Ontario residency position that begins during the 2 year commitment to the project.
2. Matched Applicants: CaRMS will provide their electronic data file to the matched university's postgraduate education office. The postgraduate office will share the information with the Ontario Physician Human Resource Data Centre, the provincial licensing body, the provincial resident organization, the teaching hospitals and other training sites, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
3. Matched IMGs: Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residents who hold a Permanent Resident/Canadian Citizen Card will be required to provide country of birth and landed date to the matched Ontario postgraduate training program for registration purposes.
4. Changes: The Ontario Faculties of Medicine and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care reserve the right to make changes to the information published on the CaRMS website pertaining to Ontario postgraduate training without prior notice.
5. Declaration of Return of Service: Any candidate with a return-of-service obligation to the Canadian Forces or other Jurisdiction must disclose the return of service upon application.
6. Failure to meet or provide proof of any of the stated requirements may result in applicant file not being reviewed

Policies for the 2012 R-1 Match

The Ministry of Health for the Province of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan have agreed to the following policies for the 2012 R-1 match. The first iteration will consist of two parallel streams, a Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG) stream and an International Medical Graduate (IMG) stream, with designated positions for each stream.

Please note that individual programs in both streams may have specific criteria that are used to review applications. Applicants are responsible for reviewing program specific criteria, as well as the provincial criteria listed below, to ensure they meet all required eligibility criteria.

All applicants to the CMG and IMG stream programs must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Landed Immigrants at the time of application.

All matched applicants must: i) be eligible for and maintain registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan for an educational register license; and, ii) be eligible for and maintain privileges within the Saskatchewan Health Region as determined by their credentialing process.

CMG Stream

First Iteration: The CMG stream is restricted to graduates of LCME/CACMS-accredited medical schools in Canada and the United States who have no previous postgraduate training.

Individuals matched to positions in the CMG stream will not be required to sign a Return of Service contract. CMG stream applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview.

Second Iteration: The CMG Stream in the Second Iteration is open to graduates of LCME/CACMS-accredited medical schools in Canada and the United States and International Medical Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview as well as additional requirements for second iteration as outlined in individual CMG stream program descriptions. Individuals matched to positions in this stream will not be required to sign a Return of Service contract.

Successful IMG applicants matched through the CMG Stream in the Second Iteration will be offered and strongly encouraged to participate in a four week IMG orientation period which will take place prior to the commencement of their residency training program. The outcome of the orientation period will not impact their ability to commence their residency training.

IMG Stream

IMG Stream (ROS) - Positions with Return of Service

First Iteration: The IMG Stream (ROS) is open to International Medical Graduates who have resided in Canada for a minimum period of two years as of November 30, 2011 and who have never been licensed to practice medicine in Canada. These positions are not open to licensed physicians who wish to re-train in a different discipline.

Positions in this stream are available in the following programs: IMG-Family Medicine (Rural Programs); IMG-General Surgery; IMG-Pediatrics (4-year program only - not subspecialties). Applicants matched to IMG stream programs cannot transfer to another program.

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (ROS) will be required to sign a Return of Service contract.

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (ROS) will be required to pass a mandatory four week assessment/orientation period prior to the commencement of their residency training program at the University of Saskatchewan.

IMG applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview as well as additional requirements outlined in the individual IMG Stream (ROS) program descriptions.

Second Iteration: Vacant positions in the IMG Stream (ROS) in Second Iteration are open only to International Medical Graduates who did not apply in the first iteration. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the individual program description(s).

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (ROS) will be required to sign a Return of Service contract.

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (ROS) will be required to pass a mandatory four week assessment/orientation period prior to the commencement of their residency training program at the University of Saskatchewan.

IMG applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview as well as additional requirements outlined in individual IMG Stream (ROS) program descriptions.

IMG Stream (FM) - Family Medicine Positions (No Return of Service)

First Iteration: The Family Medicine-Saskatoon program and Family Medicine-Regina program will have designated positions for International Medical Graduates who have no previous North American postgraduate training.

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (FM) will not be required to sign a Return of Service contract.

IMG applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview as well as any additional requirements outlined in the Family Medicine-Saskatoon and Family Medicine-Regina program descriptions.

Second Iteration: Vacant positions in the IMG Stream (FM) in Second Iteration are open to graduates of LCME/CACMS-accredited medical schools in Canada and the United States and International Medical Graduates who meet the eligibility criteria and requirements outlined in the University of Saskatchewan Information Overview as well as any additional requirements outlined in the Family Medicine-Saskatoon and/or Family Medicine-Regina program descriptions.

Successful IMG applicants matched through the IMG Stream (FM) in the Second Iteration will be offered and strongly encouraged to participate in a four week IMG orientation period which will take place prior to the commencement of their residency training program. The outcome of the orientation period will not impact their ability to commence their residency training.

Individuals matched through the IMG Stream (FM) will not be required to sign a Return of Service contract.

International Medical Graduate Requirements:

All applicants who are International Medical Graduates must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to University of Saskatchewan residency training programs in the R-1 match.

Legal Status: Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant at the time of application and must submit a notarized/certified photocopy of one of the following:

• Birth Certificate issued by an authority in Canada with any photo ID, or
• Canadian Passport, or
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate, Record of Landing; or
• Permanent Resident Card/Canadian Citizen Card (must provide copies of both sides of card)

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.

Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents and must provide proof of citizenship by submitting one of the following verifications to CaRMS by the Rank Order List deadline. No allowances for late submission. No other forms of verification acceptable: