Alberta - CaRMS

Updated August 1, 2023

University of Alberta
University of Calgary

2024 Cycle Information

Criteria applicable for all medical graduates; for specific information, please see tabs.

The 2023 provincial criteria is currently under review.

Please note that the criteria on this page is from the 2022 match. Updated criteria will be posted on this page in the upcoming months, once it has been reviewed by the province.

Criteria for all medical graduates

CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please be aware that Alberta Health Services (AHS) determines immunization requirements for all healthcare workers who provide services on AHS, Alberta Precision Laboratories, Covenant Health, Carewest, and CaptialCare property. This applies to resident physicians. Resident physicians matched to any University of Alberta or University of Calgary residency programs must ensure they are able to comply with the AHS policy to start training on July 1, 2024.

LICENSING BODY

Alberta College of Family Physicians

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta

SOURCE OF FUNDING

Alberta Health

TRAINING LEVEL ELIGIBILITY

Subspecialty: Enhanced skills

Training level: Current Canadian Family Medicine training
Eligibility details:Current enrollment as a PGY-2 resident in a Canadian Family Medicine residency.PGY2 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) currently enrolled in Family Medicine residency programs in Canadian medical schools and are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents and meet all other eligibility requirements of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta are eligible to apply.

Subspecialty: Enhanced skills

Training level: Current US Family Medicine training
Eligibility details: PGY2 Canadian/United States medical graduates currently enrolled in Family Medicine residency programs in ACGME accredited United States medical schools are eligible to apply.

Subspecialty: Enhanced skills

Training level: Licensed physicians, with CCFP designation
Eligibility details: Licensed physicians who have obtained the CCFP designation are eligible.

Please see individual programs for specific eligibility requirements.

RESTRICTIONS

Residents who are off cycle are not eligible.
This match cannot be used for program transfer.
Individuals pursuing residency training in the US and who have an MD from a non LCME accredited school are NOT eligible to apply.
PGY2 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.
Sponsored Trainees are not eligible to apply for subspecialty training through the Family Medicine Enhanced Skills Match.

MATCH STREAMS

N/A

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Accepted Citizenship types

Canadian citizen

Canadian permanent resident

Accepted Citizenship types

Canadian Birth Certificate or Act of Birth

Canadian Citizenship Card (both sides of card)

Canadian Permanent Resident Card (both sides of card)

Certificate of Canadian Citizenship

Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship

Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada

Deadline for providing Citizenship documents

File review opening

All documents must be notarized.

CaRMS is partnering with third-party organizations to automate the verification of citizenship/legal status required by postgraduate offices for entry into residency. Third-party verification simplifies the process for applicants and programs. All applicants who do not receive third-party citizenship verification will be required to upload and assign an acceptable proof of citizenship document. Please see additional information here.

Additional criteria for CMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATES A Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG) or U.S. Allopathic Medical Graduate (USMG) is an individual who received their medical degree from a medical school accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY	Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum of 7.0 in each of the components Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine – on a computer at a test venue Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum grade of B in all sections Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum grade of 9 in all sections Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Applicants from French language schools must meet the English Language Proficiency – College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta \| CPSA
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS	The MCCQE Part 1 and LMCC requirement is program specific. Please review individual program descriptions for additional information. Applicants who have trained in the United States must provide proof of passing the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam (MCCQE) Part 1 at the time of application.
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS	N/A
MEDICAL EDUCATION	N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Failure to meet or provide proof of any of the stated requirements may result in the applicant file being removed at any point during the match.

Additional criteria for IMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES An International Medical Graduate (IMG) is an individual who received their medical degree from a medical school that listed with the World Directory of Medical Schools (World Directory) published by the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). In Alberta, an International Medical Graduate (IMG) is an individual who received their medical degree from a medical school not accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS). A U.S. Osteopathic Medical Graduate (USMG- Osteo) is an individual who received their medical degree from an accredited Osteopathic medical school.
PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY	Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum of 7.0 in each of the components Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine – on a computer at a test venue Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum grade of B in all sections Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General Document validity (not expired) by: Must be valid up to July 1, 2024 Minimum score: Minimum grade of 9 in all sections Results available and submitted to programs by: The assignment of applications and documents deadline Must meet English Language Proficiency – College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta \| CPSA language requirements.
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS	Examination: MCCQE Part I Requirement: Mandatory Date/milestone assessment submission required: File review opening Examination: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) Requirement: Optional Date/milestone assessment submission required: File review opening LMCC requirement is program-specific and identified in the program description.
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS	IMGs from other provinces must declare their return of service obligation.
MEDICAL EDUCATION	N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Failure to meet or provide proof of any of the stated requirements may result in the applicant file being removed at any point during the match.