Updated December 22, 2022
Dalhousie University
2023 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 as part of Dalhousie’s commitment to providing the right number, mix, and distribution of physicians to meet regional needs, residents matched to Dalhousie programs based primarily in Halifax will be expected to complete approximately 10% of their rotations outside the Central zone. | ||||||||||||
| LICENSING BODY | All applicants must be eligible to register for an educational license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.
College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia |
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| MATCH STREAMS | The first iteration of the CaRMS match will include three streams.
The first stream will be for Canadian Medical School graduates without previous post-MD/clinical training. The second stream is open to Graduates of Non-LCME or CACMS-Accredited Medical Schools, including graduates of US Schools of Osteopathic Medicine (GNLCAMS) without previous Canadian post-MD/clinical training. These positions are identified as IMG positions on the CaRMS site. The third stream is open to Graduates of Non-LCME or CACMS-Accredited Medical Schools, including graduates of US Schools of Osteopathic Medicine (GNLCAMS) without previous Canadian post-MD/clinical training who have a proven connection to Nova Scotia. These positions are identified as Nova Scotian IMG positions on the CaRMS site. Dalhousie residency positions in the IMG stream will require a Return of Service (ROS) commitment. Individuals who match in a ROS stream are required to sign a return of service contract prior to starting their residency with the agency sponsoring the position. Unfilled CMG positions from this first iteration will be open to all candidates including graduates of Canadian Medical Schools and GNLCAMS who fulfill the eligibility criteria in the second iteration. IMG positions that go unmatched in the first iteration are not eligible for CMGs to apply in the second iteration. Unfilled CMG positions in the first iteration do not require an ROS in the second iteration. |
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| RESTRICTIONS | COVID-19 Immunization
COVID-19 vaccination is now required for all healthcare workers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI by public health order. As long as that order remains in effect, candidates who electively choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are not eligible to work, and therefore, ineligible for training. Prior Training Any candidate who has undergone any LCME or CACMS accredited postgraduate training in any country is not eligible for the first iteration. |
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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 | Proof of English proficiency is not required for Canadian Medical Graduates. |
| MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | To obtain a postgraduate training license in Nova Scotia after the conclusion of the match, Canadian Medical Graduates (CMG’s) must have registered and challenged the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCCQE 1) by July 1, 2023.
Those unsuccessful in the exam are subject to the decision of the regulatory authority regarding licensure. |
| OTHER ASSESSMENTS | Some programs may require the Casper assessment. Please review program descriptions for details. |
| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | There are no return of service agreements for any of the CMG positions. |
| 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 | All applicants whose first and native language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. This requirement is fulfilled if you provide proof that:
Countries with 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 with English as a first and native language: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Grenadines, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago
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
For more information regarding English language requirements please visit: https://cpsns.ns.ca/resource/english-language-proficiency/ |
| MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA EXAMS | Examination: NAC Examination
Examination: Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCCQE Part 1)
If applying to any Family Medicine – IMG programs, a pass in the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam part 1 OR one of the equivalent exceptions (as defined by the regulatory health authority listed below) is required for a postgraduate training licence. The successful completion of ONE of the following scenarios is required for graduates of non-Canadian medical schools who do not have a pass in the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam part 1:
At least ONE of the bulleted scenarios above must be completed, passed, and included in the application before the application deadline. |
| OTHER ASSESSMENTS | Some programs may require the Casper assessment. Please review program descriptions for details. |
| RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS | Dalhousie residency positions in the IMG stream will require a Return of Service (ROS) commitment. Individuals who match in a ROS stream are required to sign a return of service contract prior to starting their residency with the agency sponsoring the position. Successful entrance into training is dependent upon having a fully executed agreement in place.
Sponsors of the positions in the GNLCAMS (IMG) stream, are the Ministry of Health of Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island. GNLCAMS applying in the first iteration must be eligible to enter into a return of service agreement with the specific sponsoring bodies. Any candidate who has an undischarged Return of Service (ROS) obligation may not be eligible to begin Ministry-funded training positions at Dalhousie. Candidates holding a pre-existing ROS obligation must disclose such obligations and provide a letter from their sponsor stating that they may participate in the match at the time of application. 2023 – The Nova Scotia Department of Health & Wellness is supporting one position in each of the Family Medicine sites in Halifax, Cape Breton, Annapolis Valley, and South West Nova. The New Brunswick Department of Health & Wellness is supporting a position for Family Medicine site in Saint John. The Prince Edward Island Department of Health & Wellness is supporting a position for Family Medicine site in Charlottetown. Interested candidates should contact the relevant individual(s) below to discuss terms and conditions of the Return for Service in each of the jurisdictions prior to application: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness Email: Physician.resources@novascotia.ca New Brunswick Department of Health Michelle Anne Duguay Prince Edward Island Department of Health Mary Laura Coady |
| MEDICAL EDUCATION | Proof of MD or DO Degree
GNLCAMS must be a graduate of an acceptable medical school or Graduates of US schools of Osteopathic Medicine and must meet provincial licensing eligibility in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. A copy of medical school marks/transcripts and medical degree/diploma must be submitted. Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a notarized translation. |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Provincial Licensure Requirements
All applicants must be eligible to register for an educational license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. For more information on licensing eligibility, please visit the relevant provincial college. For those accepted through the match for training who are graduates of non-LCME or CACMS-accredited medical schools, please note that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia requires proof, as part of their completed license application, that verification through the Medical Council of Canada’s “Physicians Apply” has been initiated. For more information on the verification of credentials, please visit the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) Physician Credentials; this portal will allow the applicant to share their credentials with the College. You can also visit Physicians Apply for additional information. |
