How do I request a Structured Reference Letter?

In the R-1 Main Residency Match, there are numerous disciplines requesting Structured Reference Letters. To request a Structured Reference Letter:

1. Log into your CaRMS Online account and go to the MY DOCUMENTS.
2. From the drop-down menu, select REFERENCE REQUESTS.
3. Click on the + icon situated under the instructions.
4. Under the Requirement Type field, select SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE.
5. Under the Discipline field, select the discipline in question. 
    

Note: while the above screenshot depicts a request for an Orthopedic Surgery Structured Reference Letter, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Pediatrics also have structured reference letters in the R-1 Match.

6. Fill out the required fields and click SAVE, when completed.

7. Click on the SEND button.

You are given the option to attach a CV or photo to your reference request. These documents must be in your CaRMS Online account in order to do so.

Note: Anesthesiology, and Dermatology have received approval for national usage of a structured reference letter but are still within their trial year. This form is still considered an applicant support form within the program requirements. Please provide a link to the form within your request to your referee, just as you would an applicant support form. These links can be found within the program descriptions. 

8. Click on the SUBMIT button to have the system send the request to the referee directly. A reference request cannot be edited once it has been submitted.