Updated November 1, 2023

Dalhousie University

2024 Cycle Information

Criteria applicable for all medical graduates; for specific information, please see tabs.

The 2023 provincial criteria is currently under review.

Please note that the criteria on this page is from the 2022 match. Updated criteria will be posted on this page in the upcoming months, once it has been reviewed by the province.

CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ALL MEDICAL GRADUATES

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

College of Physicians and Surgeons New Brunswick

College of Physicians and Surgeons Prince Edward Island

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. 
  • The fourth 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 New Brunswick. These positions are identified as New Brunswicker IMG stream 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.

RESTRICTIONS COVID-19 Immunization

COVID-19 vaccination is currently 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.

Active Practice

Applicants who have been away from medical school and whose skill have been inactive for five years or greater, at any point in time after commencing medical school, will not be considered for postgraduate training at Dalhousie University. The only acceptable experiences during this time are postgraduate training, clinical practice, clinical assisting, clinical fellowships, and training/educational experiences completed by individuals under an IMG assessment program. All other experiences will be considered as inactive time.

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.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR CANADIAN MEDICAL GRADUATES

RETURN OF SERVICE (ROS) REQUIREMENTS N/A
MEDICAL EDUCATION N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES

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.

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
Email: michelleanne.duguay@gnb.ca

Prince Edward Island Department of Health

Mary Laura Coady
Email: mlcoady@ihis.org

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. This portal will allow the applicant to share their credentials with the College.

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