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  • ★ How do I create a reference request in CaRMS Online?
  • ★ What is a "formulaire d'appui" or "applicant support" form?
  • What is a structured reference letter?
  • What is a letter of reference?
  • Will my Family Medicine Structured Reference Letters from the 2022 R-1 match be accepted by programs during the 2023 R-1 match?
  • How do I create a non-discipline specific reference request in CaRMS Online?
  • Can I request an early reference for Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine for the R-1 Match?
  • 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 request an Emergency Medicine Structured Reference letter?
  • How do I request a Family Medicine Structured Reference Letter?
  • 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 letter?
  • How do referees send in reference documents?
  • 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 milestone has passed?
  • What are the different reference document types?
  • Are there due dates included on the reference request coversheets for my referee?
  • 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.

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