CaRMS overview
2024 and 2025 Pediatric Subspecialty Match Cycles
General Information
- What are the fees associated with the match?
- Why are there subspecialty disciplines in matches that don’t align with their primary specialty?
- How can I resolve "Error 403"?
- What is the difference between "Required", "Conditionally required" and "Optional"?
- I am interested in applying to a match. How do I know If I am eligible?
- Are match timelines ever updated after approval? See all 33 articles
Eligibility
- How do I apply to CaRMS if I am an IMG?
- As an IMG, do I have to be a permanent resident in Canada?
- What MCC exams do I need for the R-1 Main Residency Match?
- I am an IMG, what can I do to prepare for the match?
- I am participating to a US match (NRMP) at the same time as CaRMS. How does that work?
- I’m a student at a Canadian Medical school on a Visa. Can I apply for residency with my study/work Visa? See all 24 articles
CaRMS Self-Identification Questionnaire
- ★ What is the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire (CSIQ)?
- ★ Why is the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire being implemented?
- ★ How can I complete the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire (CSIQ)?
- Can I assign the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire to a program that is not requesting it?
- How can I be assured that my personal information entered in the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire is protected?
- I completed the CaRMS self-identification questionnaire, but I need to update the form, how can I do this? See all 23 articles
ERAS
- I would like to apply for an ERAS fellowship. How do I register for a token?
- As an IMG, how do I register for the ERAS match?
- I am applying to ERAS. How do I get my school to send you my MSPR and transcript if I am not participating in a CaRMS match?
- Can I get my reference letters mailed/transferred from CaRMS to ERAS?
- How can ERAS applicants request an MSPR and/or medical school transcript to be transferred from CaRMS to ERAS?
Managing Your CaRMS Online Account
- My account is locked. How do I gain access to it?
- How do I ensure my browser is updated is updated to the latest version?
- How do I clear my cache?
- How can I switch between different CaRMS Online roles and matches?
- I'm experiencing technical difficulties in CaRMS Online. What do I do?
- I have recently changed my name. How do I update my account? See all 11 articles
Privacy Policy Update
- What documents or information can applicants have access to through CaRMS Online?
- Is CaRMS subject to the Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?
- Previously, applicants were able to request and obtain reference materials and third-party assessment information provided through CaRMS for their applications. Why has this changed?
- Are there any exceptions to the privacy policy for unmatched applicants who may want to access their reference materials?
- Were referees informed that the reference materials they provided could be accessible to applicants when this was the case?
- As a referee, could you let me know if any of the reference materials I provided in previous matches were shared with the applicant? See all 10 articles
Match Violations Policy
- How does the match violations process work?
- Is it safe for me to report a violation?
- What happens if I report a violation?
- What if I hear about a violation but did not experience or witness it?
- What happens if I am reported for a violation?
- What are examples of a match violation? See all 14 articles