University of Calgary

Canadian Applicants

Definitions:

Residents are enrolled in a primary specialty or subspecialty program for the full duration of the program.

Fellows are enrolled in a short-term specialized training program.

Applying for Residency Training

Canadian citizens and permanent residents graduating from Canadian medical schools must apply through the R1 match of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). 
CaRMS also has an R4 match for Internal Medicine residents who will start subspecialty training in 2010 and for Pediatrics residents who will start subspecialty training in 2011.

For further information see www.carms.ca 

Canadian citizens studying in medical schools outside Canada are advised that only those enrolled in LCME-accredited schools may apply through the CaRMS Match. Those enrolled in schools not accredited by LCME must apply through the AIMG Program. There are no other routes of entry for Canadians to residency positions at the University of Calgary.

For further information see:
AIMG:   www.aimg.ca
CaRMS: www.carms.ca
LCME:    www.lcme.org

Electives  at the University of Calgary are available for residents who are currently enrolled in training programs accredited by the RCPSC or the CFPC.
For further information click on the electives application procedure 

Fellowships at the University of Calgary are available for candidates who already have Canadian certification and wish to apply for short-term specialized training that will not lead to certification.
For further information click on the fellowship application procedure 

Re-entry positions are available for physicians currently practicing in Alberta who wish to pursue additional specialty or subspecialty training. 
For further information click on the re-entry application procedure 

If you have been accepted into a program, click here for a list of temporary and permanent accommodations.