Applicants
CaRMS Online usage -- Applicant
- I never participated in a match and I did not use the token that was issued the year I graduated. Is my token still valid?
- 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? See all 12 articles
Completing 'My Information' section
- I am currently a resident, what do I enter in the licensure 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? See all 27 articles
IMG-SPECIFIC
Completing 'My Information': Examinations
My Documents
- ★ What are the instructions for uploading my photo?
- ★ What happens if I don’t request translation before the request deadline?
- ★ What is the CASPer test?
- ★ Who can notarize or certify my Citizenship document?
- Does CaRMS have an MSPR/Dean's letter template that an international school can use?
- I am planning to apply to a subspecialty match with CaRMS, do I need to update my proof of citizenship? See all 73 articles
Reference materials
- What is the FM/EM reference form and how can it be submitted by my referees?
- Can a reference letter from a physician who is also a family member/relative be used?
- Is there a way to confirm my reference letter request was sent to my referee via email after I submitted it?
- 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? See all 15 articles
My Application
- When will my unmatched status be shared with my undergraduate office if I chose to opt in?
- If I choose not to change my consent, will the undergraduate office receive my match results early?
- If I go unmatched and have opted in to share my status, what will be shared with my undergraduate office?
- How can I opt out of sharing my unmatched status with my undergraduate office?
- How can I opt in to sharing my unmatched status with my undergraduate office?
- How can I be sure my applications to programs are status Submitted? See all 18 articles
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
- Should I rank a program if I’m not sure I want to train there?
- How can I participate to the Second Iteration since I did not submit a Rank Order List for the First Iteration?
- Can I have a copy of my Rank Order List (ROL)?
- How do I know if I submitted my rank order list successfully?
- How do I submit my rank order list as a couple?
- How do I submit a rank order list as an individual? See all 13 articles
Match Results
- ★ How does CaRMS audit the match results?
- How does the matching process work?
- Can an applicant that participated in the first iteration but not the second iteration of the match apply for the post match process?
- How do I access my match results?
- What is a return of service (ROS) agreement?
- Do I have to train where I matched? See all 7 articles
Second iteration and post-match process
- ★ What are the differences between the first and second iteration of R-1?
- ★ I’m currently participating in the R-1 First Iteration, what documents and information will be available in my account in Second Iteration?
- ★ Why does it say I'm not eligible for second iteration if I'm participating in the first iteration?
- ★ Can I apply to the second iteration if I didn’t match in the first?
- I’m currently participating in first iteration. How can I participate in the second iteration of the match before first iteration’s Match Day?
- What is the post-match process?