Are there any differences between Canadians studying in Canadian medical schools and Canadians studying in US medical schools when it comes to the match?

There are no differences between Canadians studying in a Liaison Committee on Medical Education/Committee on Accreditation on Canadian Medical Schools (LCME/CACMS) accredited school in Canada or in the US when it comes to the match. There may be some differences in how documents arrive (e.g., sent directly from the school or uploaded by the applicant) and supporting documentation.

We encourage you to review the eligibility criteria found on the match pages before beginning the application process.

Note: You must also be a Canadian citizen or hold a valid Canadian permanent resident card and have your Medical Identification Number for Canada (MINC).