Updated September 18, 2023
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
2024 Cycle Information
Criteria applicable for all medical graduates; for specific information, please see tabs.
CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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| 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 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, 2024. Immunization requirements are subject to change as per AHS policy.
All matched applicants must meet the licensing criteria for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) for postgraduate education. |
| LICENSING BODY | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta |
| MATCH STREAMS | The second iteration of the CaRMS match will include two parallel streams:
each having designated positions. CMG Stream Eligible unmatched CMGs and resident physicians currently in training may apply to the unfilled CMG positions. IMG Stream To be eligible for the second iteration, IMGs must be deemed eligible by the AIMG Program to participate in the CaRMS match process for designated Alberta IMG positions. AIMG Program eligibility criteria are specified on the AIMG Program website. Graduates of schools of osteopathic medicine in the United States are eligible for IMG designated positions but must be assessed by the Alberta International Medical Graduate Program (AIMG). University of Alberta Some programs may have a blended second iteration; please see individual program descriptions for more information. University of Calgary There will be no cross-over or transfer between the two streams. |
| RESTRICTIONS | The second iteration is available for program transfer only for graduates of Canadian medical schools. IMGs currently enrolled in residency programs are not eligible for the CaRMS Match in Alberta.
The R-1 CaRMS cannot be used for re-entry. |
| CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS | See the Summary of citizenship requirements. |
| PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | See the Summary of language proficiency requirements. |
| MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | See the Summary of MCC examination requirements. |
| PROVINCIAL AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS | See the Summary of provincial and other assessment requirements. |
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
| MEDICAL EDUCATION | Please see individual program descriptions. |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES |
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| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
| MEDICAL EDUCATION | Please see individual program descriptions. |
| 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. |
