Updated June 15, 2023
Memorial University of Newfoundland
2024 Cycle Information
Criteria applicable for all medical graduates; for specific information, please see tabs.
CRITERIA FOR ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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GENERAL INFORMATION | Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Criteria & General Admission Requirements to Postgraduate Medical Education
All applicants for a position in a postgraduate medical education training program at Memorial University must meet PGME’s requirements prior to commencing training. Individual postgraduate training programs may have additional specific criteria that will be used to judge applicants’ candidacy and suitability for their program. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are invited to apply through the CaRMS match, in the iteration that is applicable to their status. All applicants offered a postgraduate training position must provide proof of a medical diploma. The most fundamental of all requirements to commence postgraduate training in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is the ability of the applicant to obtain education registration and a postgraduate training program license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL). It is important to understand that while the CPSNL’s requirements and regulations may change, without notice, during the CaRMS administration cycle, PGME will not amend any requirements during the match cycle. PGME and the CPSNL take no responsibility for updating applicants on any amendments. Applicants who do not appear to meet the preliminary education registration and postgraduate training program license requirements at the time of review will have their application disqualified by PGME. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized/certified translation. To maintain the spirit of fairness and equity, PGME has zero-tolerance for 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. Consent Applicants are required to provide consent to PGME, permitting communication with CaRMS regarding their application, and permitting access and the ability to communicate regarding their application submission for education registration and a postgraduate training program license with the CPSNL. CPSNL Requirements IMPORTANT: Individuals are urged to respond to the CPSNL’s application package IMMEDIATELY after receiving instructions from the CPSNL. Any delays in providing all required documentation, by the appropriate deadline, may result in delays in obtaining education registration and a postgraduate training program license, and commencing postgraduate training. Determining Eligibility Once applications are received by the program, the individual training program determines the candidacy of the application based on pre-set criteria. These criteria include a combination of individual training program requirements, Memorial University PGME admission requirements, as well as the CPSNL’s education registration and postgraduate training program license requirements. All rank order lists are forwarded from the respective postgraduate training programs to PGME to further assess eligibility. Applicants who do not appear to meet the admission requirements set herein at the time of review will have their application disqualified by PGME. PGME may forward any application, including those of IMGs, to the CPSNL for an opinion on their preliminary eligibility for licensure. All screening and assessment of applicant files will take place during designated periods in the selection cycle, through consultation between the respective postgraduate training programs, PGME, and the CPSNL. Rank order lists are approved by PGME, not the postgraduate training programs or the CPSNL. Individual entities (e.g. applicants, programs, friends/relatives, etc.) are advised not to contact program offices or the CPSNL directly for an opinion or assessment regarding an applicant’s eligibility for the education register. Individuals who are considering the liquidation of major personal assets as part of a move to the province, affiliated with a postgraduate training position, are advised that final acceptance is contingent on clearance from both PGME and the CPSNL. Applicants with an offer for postgraduate training (i.e. matched to a postgraduate training position at Memorial University) are reminded not to commence postgraduate training until they receive confirmation of their education registration and postgraduate training program license from the CPSNL. To emphasize, discrepancies between the CaRMS application and the application for inclusion on the education register with the CPSNL, will be addressed with a zero-tolerance attitude for 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. While extenuating circumstances may be considered on an individual basis as they are identified through the application process, final decisions regarding admission to postgraduate training at Memorial University are the purview of the Associate Dean, PGME. Orientation (program-specific and PGME-wide) will take place prior to July 1. In-person attendance is required and absences are permitted only in exceptional circumstances, with prior approval of PGME. Putting It All Together Applying to postgraduate training programs can be an intense process, with multiple layers of inquiry: program-specific, the CPSNL registration eligibility, and PGME admission requirements. Although PGME works closely with the CPSNL, several requirements do differ and, in some instances, in subtle ways. It is the applicant’s responsibility to pay special attention to the differences. Applicants are urged to contact their respective program as early as possible, to seek clarification regarding entry requirements, as the CaRMS Match period is time and resource intensive, and the responsiveness of PGME will be impacted. PGME assumes no responsibility for such delays. PGME will not discuss applicant files with anyone other than the applicant, the program director, CaRMS and/or the CPSNL. Once matched to Memorial University for postgraduate education, we encourage you to commence application for education registration and a postgraduate training program license with the CPSNL. Please ensure that you follow the CPSNL’s most current guidelines and requirements for this part of the process |
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LICENSING BODY | The College of Physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||||||||||
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TRAINING LEVEL ELIGIBILITY | Subspecialty: Medicine subspecialties
Training level: Current resident Eligibility details: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited core Internal Medicine postgraduate training program in Canada or the US and hold Canadian citizenship or have Permanent Resident status. US candidates must submit a copy of their RCPSC Assessment of Training at the time of application.
Training level: Previous subspecialty training/transfers Eligibility details: Not eligible
Training level: Licensed Physicians (including restricted licenses) Eligibility details: Not eligible in the first iteration. If they meet all criteria, they will be considered for the second iteration. |
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RESTRICTIONS | Currency of Practice
Postgraduate medical education is a fast-paced and intense training period with methods and educational content changing over time. Safety and success are best achieved with recent clinical practice experience. The following currency of practice requirements have been established to ensure that necessary clinical skills and medical knowledge are maintained in order to provide safe patient care. Active Practice Applicants who have had significant breaks or been away from medical school, postgraduate training, or active, clinical practice for two years or greater, at any point in time after commencing medical school, will not be considered for postgraduate training at Memorial University. Observing, volunteering, clinical assisting, clinical fellowships, job shadowing, academic studies (nursing studies, doctorates, masters, degrees, diplomas, certificates – including graduate diplomas and other professional degrees in medical science program) as well as training/educational experiences completed by individuals under an IMG assessment program, are NOT recognized as clinical or active practice or training. NOTE: Fellowship training completed in Canada that does not lead to an Area of Focused Competence diploma (of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) will not be considered active practice or training. If you had a significant gap (see below) in training or clinical practice, performing a locum(s), and/or returning to training without completing the entirety of the program will not remedy this gap. All gaps or breaks in practice or training of two continuous months or more must be explained on the Declaration of Interruptions form. Significant Gaps A significant gap in training or clinical practice may exist and must be declared if equal to or greater than two continuous months. PGME will appraise the nature and significance of the gaps by:
PGME reserves the right to make a final judgement on the substance of the gaps in training/practice and whether the gaps fall short of satisfying the two-year requirement for active practice listed. |
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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS |
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 CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATESA 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). |
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PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | If you graduated from a medical school in Canada or the United States where English is the language of instruction OR are completing an accredited core Internal Medicine postgraduate training program in Canada or the United States where English is the language of instruction, you are exempt from providing proof of language proficiency.
If you graduated from a medical school in Canada or the United States where the language of instruction is NOT in English (e.g. French) or provides training in multiple language streams (e.g English-Stream, French-Stream, Spanish Stream), AND are completing an accredited Family Medicine postgraduate training program in Canada where the language of instruction is not in English, PGME requires proof of proficiency in the English language by one of the below assessments. Where applicable, you must self-identify which MD stream you graduated from (e.g., English-Stream, French-Stream, Spanish Stream, etc.) by indicating your stream in the Degree Obtained box in your CaRMS Online application under Medical Education (E.g. MD, University of Ottawa – French Stream). Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine – on a computer at a test venue
Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General
The IELTS Indicator is not accepted. All English language proficiency exams must be completed within 24 months of July 1, 2024. |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: MCCQE Part I
Examination: MCCQE Part II
Examination: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
Individual training programs reserve the right to require the MCCQE Part I. MCC Examination results and/or the registration card should be shared on your CaRMS Online account. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS
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Any applicant with a return of service agreement must attach a copy of that agreement to their application. The printed agreement must indicate that subspecialty training in a province different from the one to which the return of service is required is acceptable. Applicants from other provinces may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training.
Memorial’s MSM positions do not have a ROS obligation. |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | N/A |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | N/A |
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATESAn 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). A U.S. Osteopathic Medical Graduate (USMG- Osteo) is an individual who received their medical degree from an accredited Osteopathic medical school. |
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PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | IMGs that are currently practicing in Canada with FRCPC designation and are providing the majority of their patient care in English, may be exempt from providing up-to-date language proficiency testing. Any applicant in this situation should write to pgme@mun.ca in advance of the application deadline, to determine if you meet this criteria for exemption. Applicants currently in a clinical fellowship program are not exempted.
IMGs who completed both their basic medical education and patient care experience in one of the countries listed below (which are recognized as having English as a first language) are exempt from providing proof of proficiency.
Applicants who complete undergraduate medical education outside of Canada and the United States, including Canadians, are considered IMGs; therefore, if an applicant completes undergraduate medical education (in part or in full) in a country not recognized as having English as the first language, i.e. not listed above, AND is completing an accredited core Internal Medicine postgraduate training program in Canada or the United States where the language of instruction is not in English, they must provide proof of proficiency in the English language. Note that elective rotations/experiences – regardless of length or location (including Canada) – will not satisfy the language proficiency requirements, nor will completion of any other non-medical schooling in English. Applicants must provide proof of passing one of the below assessments. Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine – on a computer at a test venue
Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General
The IELTS Indicator is not accepted. All English language proficiency exams must be completed within 24 months of July 1, 2024. |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: MCCQE Part I
Examination: MCCQE Part II
Examination: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
MCC Examination results and/or the registration card should be shared on your CaRMS Online account. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | Any applicant with a return of service agreement must attach a copy of that agreement to their application. The printed agreement must indicate that subspecialty training in a province different from the one to which the return of service is required is acceptable. Applicants from other provinces may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training.
Memorial’s MSM positions do not have a ROS obligation. |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | IMGs must have graduated from a school or Faculty of Medicine, recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools. Medical degree programs must be a minimum of 48 months duration. |
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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CRITERIA FOR ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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GENERAL INFORMATION | Newfoundland Provincial Criteria & General Admission Requirements To Postgraduate Medical Education
All applicants for a position in a postgraduate medical education training program at Memorial University must meet PGME’s requirements prior to commencing training. Individual residency training programs may have additional specific criteria that will be used to judge applicants’ candidacy and suitability for their program. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are invited to apply through the CaRMS match, in the iteration that is applicable to their status. All candidates offered a residency position must provide proof of a medical diploma (those in the last year of medical school must submit their most recent marks/transcripts in the interim). The most fundamental of all requirements to commence residency training in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is the ability of the candidate to obtain educational registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPSNL). It is important to understand that while the CPSNL’s requirements and regulations may change, without notice, during the CaRMS administration cycle, PGME will not amend any requirements during the match cycle. PGME and the CPSNL take no responsibility for updating applicants on any amendments. Applicants who do not appear to meet the preliminary educational registration requirements at the time of review will have their application disqualified, by PGME. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized/certified translation. To maintain the spirit of fairness and equity, PGME has zero tolerance for submission of altered, falsified or fraudulent information or documentation, intentionally or otherwise, and such applications will be considered void and, if discovered after the CaRMS match, may result in immediate dismissal or withdrawal of the residency offer. PGME will not make any exceptions to the admission requirements. To provide transparent access to this opportunity, the requirements set herein will not be changed mid-cycle. Consent You are required to provide consent to PGME, allowing us to communicate with CaRMS regarding your application, and allowing us access and the ability to communicate regarding your application submission for educational registration by the CPSNL. CPSNL Requirements IMPORTANT: Individuals are urged to respond to the CPSNL’s application package IMMEDIATELY after receiving instructions from the CPSNL. Any delays in providing all required documentation, by the appropriate deadline, may result in delays in obtaining educational registration and commencing postgraduate training. Determining Eligibility Once applications are received by the program, the individual training program determines candidacy of the application for short-listing the individual applications for residency training, based on preset criteria. These criteria include a combination of individual training program requirements, Memorial University PGME admission requirements set herein as well as the CPSNL educational registration requirements. All rank order lists are forwarded from the disciplines to PGME to further assess eligibility. Applicants who do not appear to meet the admission requirements set herein at the time of review will have their application disqualified by PGME. PGME may forward any application, including those of IMGs, to the CPSNL for an opinion on their preliminary eligibility for licensure. All screening and assessment of applicant files will take place during designated periods in the selection cycle, through consultation between the respective discipline, PGME, and the CPSNL. Rank order lists are approved by PGME, not the CPSNL. Individual entities (e.g. applicants, disciplines, friends/relatives, etc.) are advised not to contact the CPSNL directly for an opinion or assessment regarding an applicant’s eligibility for the educational register. Individuals who are considering the liquidation of major personal assets as part of a move to Newfoundland, affiliated with a residency position, are advised that final acceptance to our program is contingent on clearance from both PGME and the CPSNL. Candidates with an offer for residency training (i.e. matched to a residency training position at Memorial University) are reminded not to commence residency training until they receive confirmation of their educational registration from the CPSNL. To emphasize, discrepancies between the CaRMS application and the application for inclusion on the educational register by the CPSNL will be addressed with a zero-tolerance attitude for submission of altered, falsified, or fraudulent information or documentation intentionally or otherwise, and your application will be considered void and if discovered after the CaRMS match, may result in immediate dismissal or withdrawal of the residency offer. Final decisions regarding admission to postgraduate residency training at Memorial University are the purview of the Associate Dean, PGME. Orientation Attendance Orientation (discipline-specific and PGME-wide) will take place prior to July 1. Attendance is required and absences are permitted in exceptional circumstances, with prior approval of PGME. Putting It All Together Applying to residency training can be an intense and exhausting process, with multiple layers of inquiry: program-specific, the CPSNL registration eligibility, and PGME admission requirements. The information above is intended to provide an outline of the salient requirements for admission to residency training at Memorial University. A critical component of these requirements – but not an alternative substitute – is the eligibility for educational registration of the candidate by the CPSNL. Although PGME works closely with the CPSNL, several requirements do differ and, in some instances, in subtle ways. It is the candidate’s responsibility to pay special attention to the differences therein. Candidates are urged to contact their respective program as early as possible, to seek clarification regarding entry requirements, as the CaRMS Match period is time and resource intensive and responsiveness of PGME will be impacted. PGME assumes no responsibility for such delays. PGME will not discuss applicant files with anyone other than the applicant, the program director, CaRMS and/or the CPSNL. Once matched to Memorial University for postgraduate education, we encourage you to commence application for educational registration with the CPSNL. Please ensure that you follow the CPSNL’s most current guidelines and requirements for this part of the process, as these are subject to change without prior notice, at any time throughout the match cycle. |
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LICENSING BODY | The College of Physicians of Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||||||||
SOURCE OF FUNDING | N/A | ||||||||||
TRAINING LEVEL ELIGIBILITY | Subspecialty: Medicine subspecialties
Training level: Current resident
Training level: Previous subspecialty training/transfers
Training level: Licensed Physicians (including restricted licenses)
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RESTRICTIONS | Active Practice
Applicants who have had significant breaks or been away from medical school, postgraduate training, or active, clinical practice for two years or greater, at any point in time after commencing medical school, will not be considered for postgraduate training at Memorial University. Observing, volunteering, clinical assisting, clinical fellowships, job shadowing, academic studies (nursing studies, doctorates, masters, degrees, diplomas, certificates – including graduate diplomas and other professional degrees in medical sciences programs), as well as training/educational experiences completed by individuals under an IMG assessment program or a clinical trainee program, are NOT recognized as active clinical practice or training. NOTE: Fellowship training completed in Canada that does not lead to an Area of Focused Competence diploma (of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) will not be considered active practice or training. If you had a significant gap (see below) in training or clinical practice, performing a locum(s), and/or returning to training without completing the entirety of the program will not remedy this gap. All gaps or breaks in practice or training of two continuous months or more must be explained on the Declaration of Interruptions form. Significant Gaps A significant gap in training or clinical practice may exist and must be declared if equal to or greater than two continuous months. PGME will appraise the nature and significance of the gaps by:
PGME reserves the right to make a final judgment on the substance of the gaps in training/practice and whether the gaps fall short of satisfying the two-year requirement for active practice listed therein. |
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MATCH STREAMS | N/A | ||||||||||
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS |
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ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATESA 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). |
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PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
If you graduated from a medical school in Canada or the United States, where English is the language of instruction, you are exempt from providing proof of language proficiency. If you graduated from a medical school in Canada or the United States, where the language of instruction is not in English (e.g. French), PGME requires proof of proficiency in the English language. It is important to note that this requirement extends to all such applicants, regardless of whether other secondary/post-secondary education took place in English and regardless of citizenship. If you graduated from a medical school in Canada or the United States, which provides training in multiple language streams, please self-identify which stream you graduated from, e.g. English-Stream, French-Stream, Spanish Stream, etc. by writing the stream type in the Additional Information box of the My Info – Medical Education section. |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | If you have completed the NAC, the LMCC Part I, or are a licentiate of the MCC, we ask that results and/or the registration card be shared on your CaRMS Online account. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS
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Any applicant with a return of service agreement must attach a copy of that agreement to their application. The printed agreement must indicate that subspecialty training in a province different from the one to which the return of service is required is acceptable. Applicants from other provinces may be disqualified if their provincial obligations preclude subspecialty training.
Memorial’s MSM positions do not have a ROS obligation. |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | N/A |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | N/A |
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATESAn International Medical Graduate (IMG) is an individual who received their medical degree from a medical school that is 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). A U.S. Osteopathic Medical Graduate (USMG- Osteo) is an individual who received their medical degree from an accredited Osteopathic medical school. |
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PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
English Language Proficiency IMGs that are currently practicing in Canada as a family physician or Royal College specialist (must have CCFP, FRCPC or FRCSC designation) may be exempt from providing up-to-date language proficiency testing. Any applicant in this situation should write to pgme@mun.ca in advance of the application deadline, to determine if you meet these criteria for exemption. Applicants currently in a clinical fellowship program are not exempted. Requirements for educational registration with the CPSNL differ slightly in that PGME will only exempt IMGs from language proficiency testing if BOTH their basic medical education and patient care experience were in one of the countries that are recognized as having English as a first language:
All other applicants, including those who have completed any other non-medical schooling in English, must have taken the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), within 24 months of the residency start date (July 1), and have achieved a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the components in the same sitting of the exam. All results must be available by the CaRMS document review deadline. |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | If you have completed the NAC, the LMCC Part I, or are a licentiate of the MCC, we ask that results and/or the registration card be shared on your CaRMS Online account. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | IMGs must have graduated from a school or Faculty of Medicine, recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools. Medical degree programs must be a minimum of 48 months duration. |
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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