Updated May 15, 2025
2026 R-1 Main Residency Match – first iteration
The 2026 match timeline will be posted shortly
November 2025
13 November 2025 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Program directors and administrators can add or remove file reviewers for their program(s) and create filters in preparation for file review.
Once file reviewers have been added, they will receive an email from CaRMS with instructions on how to create an account in CaRMS Online.
Applications will be available for review when file review opens.
27 November 2025 at 12:05 ET
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Programs may now start updating applicants’ interview offer status.
January 2026
14 January 2026 at 08:00 ET
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
17 January 2026 - 8 February 2026
Interviews for current-year Canadian medical school graduates from out-of-town universities are conducted during this period. Interviews for international medical graduates and applicants at their own schools are coordinated separately with no specific national interview period.
Programs are responsible for scheduling interviews with applicants directly.
February 2026
12 February 2026 at 14:00 ET
Programs must submit their rank order lists through CaRMS Online by 14:00 ET. If programs do not submit by today, postgraduate offices can submit on their behalf.
