Applicants
Registering and joining a match
- ★ Do CMGs have an MCC candidate code?
- ★ How do I register for a CaRMS Online account?
- ★ Do I need to register for the R-1 match as a CMG?
- Why do I see an error message during registration?
- How do I go back to carms.ca from the physiciansapply.ca transfer page?
- If I made a mistake during a previous section during registration, can I go back? See all 17 articles
Filling out your information
- ★ I am currently a resident, what do I enter in the licensure section?
- What are the medical identifications under “My Information – Personal Information”?
- What information should my application include?
- What do I add in Profile - Personal Information?
- What do I add in Profile - Language skills?
- What do I add in Licensure? See all 23 articles
Transferring documents from physiciansapply.ca
My Documents
Document Tracking
- What do I do in Documents - Document tracking?
- What is the status of my document?
- Do programs have access to my document tracking section?
- What are the different document statuses in my document tracking section?
- Is there a limit to the amount of documents that I can have in the document tracking?
- Why can't I view certain documents in the document tracking? See all 14 articles
Reference materials
- ★ What is the FM/EM reference form and how can it be submitted by my referees?
- ★ Can my referee send a reference letter before a match opens?
- When creating a reference request, what is a specific discipline vs no specific discipline?
- 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?
- I submitted an LOR request to a referee that I no longer require. Is there any way to delete this request from my application? See all 17 articles
Translations
- How do I submit a document for translation?
- Do all applicants have access to CaRMS’ translation services?
- How can I cancel a translation request?
- What happens if I don’t request translation before the request deadline?
- Can I track the status of my translation requests?
- Can I request translation for other document types? See all 10 articles
Applying to programs
- Can I apply to a program where I don't meet the BPAS requirements?
- How can I print or review my application?
- Will the program(s) get a notification if a document is assigned after the beginning of the file review period?
- I have recently changed my name. How do I update my application?
- How do I create a bilingual account/application?
- What do I do in My application - Declaration? See all 16 articles
Interviews
- Do I schedule my interviews through CaRMS?
- Will I be expected to travel to Canada for my interviews even if I am still abroad?
- Will I ever have to pay for an interview?
- How does the interview process work for applicants?
- What are my rights as an applicant?
- How and when will I be invited to interviews? See all 7 articles
Ranking your programs
- Should I rank a program if I’m not sure I want to train there?
- Can I rank as a couple with someone participating in a different match?
- 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
- Will my undergraduate office notify me automatically if I opted-in to share my results and I go unmatched?
- How does the matching process work?
- How do I access my match results?
- What is a return of service (ROS) agreement?
- Do I have to train where I matched?
- Can CaRMS provide a letter that confirms my match result? See all 7 articles
Second iteration and post-match process
- Are there any interviews in the second iteration of a match?
- In the R-1 main residency match, will any unused program credits from the first iteration be carried over to the second iteration?
- In the R-1 main residency match, what fees are involved for the second iteration?
- If I applied to a program in the first iteration, will I have to re-apply to that program in the second iteration?
- What are the differences between the first and second iteration of R-1?
- Will my application and documents from First Iteration be carried over into Second Iteration? See all 12 articles