Future matches – R-1 Main Residency Match
Future match timelines are provided to support match planning activities. These timelines are approved by the AFMC Resident Matching Committee (ARMC) and may be subject to change.
2025 R-1 Main Residency Match
18 November 2024 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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.
29 November 2024 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Programs may now start updating applicants’ interview offer status.
15 January 2025 at 8:00 ET
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
18 January to 9 February 2025
National interview period
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.
14 February 2025 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
12 March 2025 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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.
18 March 2025 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
1 April 2025 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
2026 R-1 Main Residency Match
13 November 2025 at 12:00 ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Programs may now start updating applicants’ interview offer status.
14 January 2026 at 8:00 ET
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
17 January to 8 February 2026
National interview period
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.
12 February 2026 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
11 March 2026 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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.
17 March 2026 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
31 March 2026 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
2027 R-1 Main Residency Match
12 November 2026 at 12:00 ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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.
26 November 2026 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Programs may now start updating applicants’ interview offer status.
13 January 2027 at 8:00 ET
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
16 January to 7 February 2027
National interview period
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.
11 February 2027 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
10 March 2027 at 12:00 (noon) ET
Filter and file reviewer setup
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.
16 March 2027 at 12:05 ET
File review begins
Programs now have access to all submitted applications and documents.
Photos are unmasked
Applicant photos are now available to view. Photos are not available prior to this date.
1 April 2027 at 14:00 ET
DEADLINE: Program rank order list
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.
