Updated October 5, 2021
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
2022 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) has mandated that all healthcare workers who provide services on AHS, Alberta Precision Laboratories, Covenant Health, Carewest, and CaptialCare property are required to be fully immunized for COVID-19. The full AHS policy can be reviewed online https://extranet.ahsnet.ca/teams/policydocuments/1/clp-ahs-immunization-workers-1189.pdf. | |||||||||||
| LICENSING BODY | All matched applicants must meet the licensing criteria for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) for postgraduate education.
ANY DELAYS IN PROVIDING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO CPSA MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN ISSUANCE OF LICENSURE AND A DELAY IN START OF POSTGRADUATE TRAINING. See the CPSA website for information. |
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| MATCH STREAMS | University of Alberta
The second iteration of the CaRMS match will include two parallel streams; Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG) Stream and International Medical Graduate (IMG) Stream, each having designated positions. There will be no cross-over or transfer between the two streams. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada to be eligible for either stream. Eligible unmatched CMGs and resident physicians currently in training may apply to the unfilled CMG positions. The second iteration is available for program transfer only for graduates of Canadian medical schools. IMG’s currently enrolled in residency programs are not eligible for the CaRMS Match in Alberta. University of Calgary The second iteration of the CaRMS match will include two parallel streams; Canadian Medical Graduate (CMG) Stream and International Medical Graduate (IMG) Stream, each having designated positions. There will be no cross-over or transfer between the two streams. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada to be eligible for either stream. IMG Stream To be eligible for the second iteration, IMGs must be deemed eligible by the AIMG Program in order to participate in the CaRMS match process for designated Alberta IMG positions. AIMG Program eligibility criteria are specified on the AIMG Program website. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Candidates who are matched through the second iteration of CaRMS must successfully complete the AIMG Program Externship prior to the start of Residency. Only those candidates who successfully complete the Externship will be eligible to begin the residency program to which they matched. Please see the AIMG Program website for details about the Externship. |
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| RESTRICTIONS | Residents matched to any of the University of Calgary and University of Alberta residency programs must ensure they are able to comply with the AHS policy in order to start training on July 1, 2022.
https://extranet.ahsnet.ca/teams/policydocuments/1/clp-ahs-immunization-workers-1189.pdf *The second iteration is available for program transfer only for graduates of Canadian medical schools. IMG’s currently enrolled in residency programs are not eligible for the CaRMS Match in Alberta. |
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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. |
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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 | IELTS Academic
English Language Proficiency Requirements for graduates of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ottawa (French stream) Medical Schools:
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| MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: MCCQE Part I
All matched applicants will be required to provide proof of successful completion of the MCCQE Part I by the end of their R-1 year. |
| OTHER ASSESSMENTS | Assessment name: Casper
Casper results will only be used by select programs at the University of Alberta. Please see program descriptions for details. |
| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
| MEDICAL EDUCATION | Note: All documents mentioned should be reflected in corresponding program descriptions. |
| 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 | IELTS Academic
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| MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: NAC Examination
Examination: MCCQE Part I
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| PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT | Assessment name: AIMG Program
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must be deemed eligible by the Alberta AIMG Program in order to participate in the CaRMS match process for designated Alberta IMG positions. AIMG Program eligibility criteria are specified on the AIMG Program website. The AIMG Program determination of eligibility to participate in the match process is valid for the specified match year only. Applicants who are deemed eligible for participation in a specified match year who are not matched must re-apply to and be deemed eligible by the AIMG Program in order to be considered for a subsequent match year. Please visit the AIMG Program website. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Candidates who are matched through the first iteration of CaRMS must successfully complete the AIMG Program Externship prior to the start of Residency. Only those candidates who successfully complete the Externship will be eligible to begin the residency program to which they matched. Please see the AIMG Program website for details about the Externship. |
| OTHER ASSESSMENTS | Assessment name: Casper
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| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | N/A |
| MEDICAL EDUCATION | Note: All documents mentioned should be reflected in corresponding program descriptions. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | N/A |
