Alberta - CaRMS

Updated July 9, 2024

University of Alberta
University of Calgary

2025 Cycle Information

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

Please note that the criteria on this page is from the 2024 match. Updated 2025 provincial 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	The University of Alberta and the University of Calgary have agreed to the following policies for the MSM match. It is important to note individual programs may have specific criteria used to review applications. Applicants are responsible for reviewing program-specific criteria, as well as the provincial criteria listed, to ensure they meet all required eligibility criteria. 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 Capital Care property. This applies to resident physicians. Resident physicians matched to any University of Alberta or University of Calgary residency program must ensure they are able to comply with the AHS policy to start training July 1, 2025. Immunization requirements are subject to change as per AHS policy. All applicants must meet the criteria for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) for postgraduate medical education, including English Language Proficiency. Once matched, any delays in providing all required documentation to CPSA may result in a delay in the issuance of a certificate of registration and a delay in the start of postgraduate training beyond July 1.
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: Open to Graduates of Canadian Medical School (CMGs) who are: Currently enrolled as a PGY2 resident in an accredited College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Family Medicine residency program. Open to Graduates of International Medical School (IMGs) and US LCME-accredited Medical Schools (USMGs) who are: Currently enrolled as a PGY2 resident in an accredited College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) Family Medicine. residency program; and Have Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Subspecialty: Enhanced skills Training level: Current US Family Medicine training Eligibility details: Open to Graduates of Canadian Medical School (CMGs) and US LCME-accredited Medical Schools (USMGs) who are: Currently enrolled in their final year of residency in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program. Subspecialty: Enhanced skills Training level: Licensed physicians, with CCFP designation Eligibility details: Open to licensed physicians who have obtained the CCFP designation.
RESTRICTIONS	Residents that are off-cycle may not be eligible for this year’s match. Please review each individual program description for off-cycle eligibility. IMGs from other provinces must declare any Return of Service obligations on the application and may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training. Individuals pursuing residency training in the US and who have an MD from a non-LCME accredited school are NOT eligible to apply. This match cannot be used for program transfer. Sponsored Trainees are not eligible to apply for subspecialty training through the Family Medicine Enhanced Skills Match.
MATCH STREAMS	N/A
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS	See the Summary of citizenship requirements.
PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY	See the Summary of language proficiency requirements.

Additional criteria for CMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATES
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. Medical Council of Canada (MCC) examination data and documents are only accepted as transfers from physiciansapply.ca. Instructions on how to transfer documents from physiciansapply.ca to your CaRMS account can be found here.
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS	N/A
MEDICAL EDUCATION	N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	Failure to meet eligibility/licensing criteria or failure provide proof of any of the stated requirements may result in the applicant file being disqualified and removed at any point during the match. To maintain the spirit of fairness and equity, PGME does not tolerate the submission of altered, falsified, A.I.-generated, or fraudulent information or documentation, intentionally or otherwise. Such applications will be considered void and, if discovered after the CaRMS match, may result in immediate dismissal or withdrawal of the postgraduate training position. To provide transparent access to this opportunity, the requirements set herein will not be changed mid-cycle. Please note the annual incoming resident orientation typically occurs in the week prior to July 1, in accordance with Alberta’s Resident Physician Agreement. Attendance is strongly recommended for incoming residents new to the matched university.

Additional criteria for IMGs

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS	Examination: MCCQE Part I Requirement: Mandatory Date/milestone assessment submission required: File review opening Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) may be required by some programs. Please review individual program descriptions for additional information. Medical Council of Canada (MCC) examination data and documents are only accepted as transfers from physiciansapply.ca. Instructions on how to transfer documents from physiciansapply.ca to your CaRMS account can be found here.
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 eligibility/licensing criteria or failure provide proof of any of the stated requirements may result in the applicant file being disqualified and removed at any point during the match. To maintain the spirit of fairness and equity, PGME does not tolerate the submission of altered, falsified, A.I.-generated, or fraudulent information or documentation, intentionally or otherwise. Such applications will be considered void and, if discovered after the CaRMS match, may result in immediate dismissal or withdrawal of the postgraduate training position. To provide transparent access to this opportunity, the requirements set herein will not be changed mid-cycle. Please note the annual incoming resident orientation typically occurs in the week prior to July 1, in accordance with Alberta’s Resident Physician Agreement. Attendance is strongly recommended for incoming residents new to the matched university.