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Program descriptions for the second iteration of the 2026 R-1 Main Residency match will be published on March 5, 2026 at 12:00 (noon) ET

In the meantime, please consult the program description archives for previous program description information.

Program descriptions for programs within the particular stream in Québec will be available on January 6, 2026 at 12:00 ET.

Program descriptions for programs with unfilled positions from the first iteration will be available on March 5, 2026 at 12:00 ET.

Program descriptions below are for programs within the particular stream in Québec only.

Program descriptions for programs with unfilled positions from the first iteration will be available on March 6, 2025 at 12:00 ET.

Program descriptions are unavailable due to system maintenance until June 3, 2025 at 17:00 ET.

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Access 2021 R-1 second iteration program descriptions

2024 R-1 second iteration program descriptions will be published on March 21, 2024 at 12:00 ET

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