Updated January 28, 2021
University of Manitoba
2021 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 | The University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine and Manitoba Health have agreed to the following policies for the R-1 match. It is important to note that individual programs may have specific criteria that are used to review applications. Applicants are responsible for reviewing program specific criteria, as well as the provincial criteria listed below, to ensure they meet all required eligibility criteria.
All matched applicants must be eligible for and maintain registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) on the educational register. Any delays in providing all required documentation to CPSM may result in delay in issuance of a certificate of registration and a delay in start of postgraduate training. CMGs/USMGs
Post-Residency Postgraduate Essential Skills and Abilities |
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LICENSING BODY | All residents must meet the licensing criteria for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) for postgraduate education. See the CPSM website for information. | ||||||||||
MATCH STREAMS | There will be two parallel streams:
Designated positions will be identified for each stream. There will be no crossovers or transfers between the two streams |
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RESTRICTIONS | Previous Postgraduate Medical Education
International Medical Graduates who have previous Post-Graduate training in the U.S. or Canada which would be creditable for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada certification are ineligible for the first iteration of the R1 match. International Medical Graduates with non-creditable postgraduate training are eligible for the first and second iteration. |
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CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS |
Notarized/certified photocopied proof of citizenship must be provided. Photocopies are accepted but citizenship documents other than what is listed above are not accepted. As of the 2021 R-1 match cycle, CaRMS is partnering with third-party organizations to automate the citizenship/legal status verification completed by PGME offices. The above-mentioned criteria is still applicable; however, you may not be required to provide documentation directly to CaRMS. 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 | English is the language of study at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. All applicants whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency to CaRMS by the file review opening date.
CMG/USMG If you graduated from an English medical school in Canada or the US, you are exempt from providing proof of language proficiency. Candidates who attended medical school in Canada or the United States where the language of instruction or the primary language of patient care was not English, must fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirements. Please note: for the 2021 R-1 Match cycle, we are relaxing this rule during the COVID pandemic and problems related to testing availability. Please note, for the 2021 R-1 Match cycle, the IELTS Indicator will be accepted as a substitute for the Academic Version of the IELTS. |
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MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | N/A | ||||||
OTHER ASSESSMENTS | English is the language of study at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. All applicants whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency to CaRMS by the file review opening date.
All applicants are required to complete a CASPer(tm) (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) test. CASPer is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics. Test dates for 1st Iteration https://takecasper.com/test-dates/
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RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS
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The following applicants will be required to sign a Return of Service “ROS” contract with the Province of Manitoba. The ROS commitment is commensurate with the length of the training program.
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MEDICAL EDUCATION | Note: All documents mentioned should be reflected in corresponding program descriptions. | ||||||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | All candidates accepted to all residency programs must attend the mandatory PGME orientation day on June 29, 2021 |
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 |
IMG applicants must fulfill the English Language Proficiency requirements. Candidates are exempted from English language proficiency testing under the following circumstances:
For example, evidence could be provided to support the following:
All other candidates must have taken the Academic Version of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7 in each component with an overall band score of no less than 7 in the same sitting. IELTS scores will be considered valid for 2 years from the date taken. List of countries that have English as a first and native language: Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands – Caribbean Islands: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Grenadines, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago Please note the following:
Please note, for the 2021 R-1 Match cycle, the IELTS Indicator will be accepted as a substitute for the Academic Version of the IELTS. |
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MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS |
National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) – The NAC OSCE examination is mandatory for all IMGs applying for first-year residency positions in Manitoba that started on or after July 1, 2015. The results are required by the file review opening date. Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Priority may be given to those who have successfully completed the MCCQE Part I and MCCQE Part II. The results must be provided by the file review opening date. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic the following exception will be allowed. IMG applicants – evidence that you were registered for the MCCQE-Part 1 exam in 2020 but unable to take it due to the COVID 19 pandemic will be accepted. The exam will need to be taken at the next available sitting. |
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PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT | N/A | |||||||||
OTHER ASSESSMENTS |
All applicants are required to complete a CASPer(tm) (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) test. CASPer is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics. Test dates for 1st Iteration https://takecasper.com/test-dates/
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RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS
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The following applicants will be required to sign a Return of Service “ROS” contract with the Province of Manitoba. The ROS commitment is commensurate with the length of the training program.
Such individuals may wish to contact Shared Health at pmao-residents@sharedhealthmb.ca for more information. |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION | Pre-Residency Orientation Programs
To help ensure a smooth transition to residency, all IMG candidates accepted to residency programs are required to complete the mandatory two-week orientation program in June 2021. Further information about the mandatory IMG Orientation can be found on the University of Manitoba, International Medical Graduates-Orientation webpage. All candidates accepted to all residency programs must attend the mandatory PGME orientation day on June 29, 2021. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Additional document information for IMGs
All IMGs need to have their documents verified through physiciansapply.ca |