CaRMS Help Center
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Applicants
CaRMS Online usage -- Applicant
- ★ What do I need to know about how my application data is shared with the AFMC?
- ★ How do I register for a match?
- Can I submit a bilingual application?
- Is there a fee associated with the CaRMS application?
- How do I log in to CaRMS Online?
- How do I participate in a match?
Completing 'My Information' section
- What do I do in My application - Declaration?
- I have recently changed my name. How do I update my application?
- What information should my application include?
- What do I do in Documents - Document return?
- What do I add to Experience - Publications / presentations?
- What do I add to Experience - Fellowships?
My Documents
- ★ How is the CASPer test rated?
- ★ I am an International medical graduate, which programs require the CASPer for the 2019 R-1 match?
- ★ I am a Canadian medical graduate, which programs require the CASPer for the 2019 R-1 match?
- What do I do in Documents - Personal letter?
- Can I modify a personal letter after it has been assigned to a program?
- Can I create a personal letter using an extra documents coversheet?
Reference materials
- ★ How do referees send in reference letters?
- Can reference materials be submitted using an extra documents coversheet?
- What if my referees aren’t able to provide reference materials until after the translation request milestone has passed?
- Which documents are considered reference materials?
- Do letters of reference have to be confidential?
- Are there due dates included on the reference request coversheets for my referee?
My Application
- What are all the different application streams in the R-1 Match?
- I am an IMG, what can I do to prepare for the match?
- Can I apply to multiple program streams?
- What does it mean when a program has multiple streams?
- Is there a limit on how many programs to which I can apply?
- What is a program?
File Review guidelines/overview
Interview guidelines/overview
- Will I be expected to travel to Canada for my interviews even if I am still abroad?
- How does the interview process work for applicants?
- I applied to the first iteration, but I didn’t receive any interviews so I didn’t submit an ROL. Do I need to withdraw to enter the second iteration?
- What are my rights as an applicant?
- How and when will I be invited to interviews?
- What happens if I was asked inappropriate questions during my interview?
Ranking
- What is the status of my Rank Order List ?
- How do I submit my rank order list as a couple?
- How do I submit a rank order list as an individual?
- What is couples ranking?
- I have applied in multiple streams. How do I rank?
- How does ranking work?
Match Results
Second iteration and post-match process
Referees
CaRMS Online usage -- Referee
Reference guidelines
- How do I modify my referee preferences?
- How do I archive a reference request?
- How do I create an inline letter on CaRMS Online?
- How do I upload a reference letter on CaRMS Online?
- How do I find a reference request?
- As a referee, what are my responsibilities in the CaRMS process?
Reference document types
Reference deadlines
Undergraduate offices
CaRMS Online usage -- UGME
- How do I access the class list?
- Can applicants send in and assign documents after file review opens?
- Why can't I select the English language option when uploading a student's MSPR or Transcript in the UG Portal?
- I am the new Undergraduate admin, how do I get a CaRMS Undergraduate account?
- How do I upload an MSPR for one of our students from my UG Portal account?
Counselling your medical students during the application process
GENERAL INFORMATION
- How can I change a student's date of graduation in the UG Portal?
- As an Undergraduate Office user, what are my responsibilities in the CaRMS process?
- What is CaRMS’ relationship with universities and programs?
- What policies govern the use of CaRMS services?
- How can an international school with no CaRMS account upload an electronic MSPR or Transcript for a student?
- How can the UG office access match results from previous years?
Guidelines for class lists, transcripts and MSPRs
Match Results
Postgraduate offices
CaRMS Online usage -- PGME
PGME Guidelines
Match Setup
- How can I edit the program description?
- What can I do in Program descriptions?
- How do I edit the Master program description?
- What is the Master program description?
- How do I manage quota?
- What do I do in Match participation?
Program directors and administrators
CaRMS Online usage -- program directors and administrators
Program description setup
File reviewer setup
File Review & Interviews
- How can I print multiple applications in bulk?
- What happens when I select the ‘Report Issue’ button on a document?
- How do I print applications and/or documents?
- Why can’t I view the applicant’s citizenship and/or photo?
- As a program director or administrator, what should I be aware of when considering applications from international medical graduates (IMGs)?
- As a program director or administrator, what are my responsibilities regarding the security of information?
Interview process
Ranking
Match results
File Reviewer & Interviewer
File Review guidelines/overview
- As a file reviewer, what should I be aware of when considering applications from international medical graduates (IMGs)?
- As a file reviewer/interviewer, what are my responsibilities regarding the security of information?
- As a file reviewer/interviewer, what are my responsibilities regarding the security of applicants’ information?
- As a file reviewer/interviewer, what are my responsibilities in the CaRMS process?
Promoted articles
- What do I need to know about how my application data is shared with the AFMC?
- How do I register for a match?
- How is the CASPer test rated?
- I am an International medical graduate, which programs require the CASPer for the 2019 R-1 match?
- I am a Canadian medical graduate, which programs require the CASPer for the 2019 R-1 match?
- How do referees send in reference letters?