Reference materials
- ★ Can I assign reference documents to programs even if the referee has not yet submitted it?
- Will my previous references be accepted by programs in the 2025 R-1 match?
- How do I request a Structured Reference Letter?
- Will my previous Orthopedic Surgery Structured Reference Letters from the 2023 and 2024 R-1 match be accepted by programs during the 2025 R-1 match?
- What is a structured reference letter?
- What is a letter of reference?
- How do I create a non-discipline specific reference request in CaRMS Online?
- What do I do if I selected the wrong reference document type when creating a reference request in CaRMS Online?
- What types of reference documents currently exist for the R-1 match?
- How do I create a reference request in CaRMS Online?
- Can I delete a letter of reference?
- Where can I send reference documents once the match is open?
- When creating a reference request, what is a specific discipline vs no specific discipline?
- If I made a mistake in one of the reference request fields, do I have to make a new request?
- How can my referee edit a submitted reference document?
- How do referees submit reference documents?
- What is a "formulaire d'appui" or "applicant support" form?
- Can my referee send a reference letter before a match opens?
- What is the FM/ES 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?
- I submitted an LOR request to a referee that I no longer require. Is there any way to delete this request from my application?
- Can reference materials be submitted using an extra documents placeholder?
- What if my referees aren’t able to provide reference documents until after the translation request deadline has passed?
- What are the different reference document types?
- Does CaRMS check to make sure the specialty/discipline is correct on my letter of reference?
- I am an IMG and my referee gave me some reference letters