Updated September 13, 2022
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
2023 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 | Current residents in a Royal College PGY3 or PGY4 Core Pediatrics residency programs are eligible for the match.
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 program must ensure they are able to comply with the AHS policy to start training July 1, 2023. Immunization requirements are subject to change as per AHS policy. Click here for more information on the AHS Covid-19 Immunization Policy. |
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LICENSING BODY | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta | ||||||||||||
SOURCE OF FUNDING | Alberta Health | ||||||||||||
TRAINING LEVEL ELIGIBILITY | PGY3 or PGY4 Canadian/US medical graduates currently enrolled in Core Pediatrics residency programs in Canadian or ACGME Accredited US medical schools are eligible to apply.
PGY3 or PGY4 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) currently enrolled in Core Pediatrics 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: Pediatrics subspecialties
Subspecialty: Pediatrics subspecialties
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MATCH STREAMS | N/A | ||||||||||||
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 | Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) -Medicine
Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General
Applicants from French language schools must meet the English Language Proficiency – College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: MCCQE Part I
Examination: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
MCCQE Pt 1: 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. LMCC: The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) ceased delivery of the MCCQE Part II in May 2021 (https://mcc.ca/news/mcc-ceases-delivery-of-the-mccqe-part-ii/). LMCC requirement is program-specific and identified in the program description. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | RCPSC Assessment: Applicants who have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and who are training in the United States in a Pediatrics Program must provide a ruling letter from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
US graduates who are considering applying for the Royal College General Pediatrics exam for Spring of 2023 must apply before April 30, 2022. https://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/credentials-exams/assessment-canadian-us-e The application for Preliminary Assessment of Training must also be completed to ensure that your training satisfactorily meets the Canadian specialty-specific training requirements: https://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/credentials-exams/assessment-canadian-us-e |
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 | Language assessment document accepted: IELTS Academic
Language assessment document accepted: Occupational English Test (OET) -Medicine
Language assessment document accepted: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General
Must meet English Language Proficiency – College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta | CPSA language requirements. |
MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: MCCQE Part I
Examination: Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
MCCQE Pt 1: 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. LMCC: The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) ceased delivery of the MCCQE Part II in May 2021 (https://mcc.ca/news/mcc-ceases-delivery-of-the-mccqe-part-ii/). LMCC requirement is program-specific and identified in the program description. |
RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | IMGs from other provinces must declare return of service obligations |
MEDICAL EDUCATION | N/A |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | N/A |