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Graduates of Canadian Medical Schools (CMG)

All candidates must meet specific provincial and university registration requirements prior to the commencement of their training program.

1. Residency Primary Specialty Program: New Canadian Medical Graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate training in a primary specialty
   
   The only route to a specialty program (entry level) for new Canadian medical graduates is via the CaRMS match.  Candidates should contact the Undergraduate or Postgraduate office of their medical school for further details or visit the CaRMS web site at http://www.carms.ca/.
   
   Provincial regulations prevent Canadian medical graduates to obtain their own funding (hospital or other organization) to enter a residency program or transfer to another residency program if already  registered in a residency program.
   
   Practicing physicians in Canada are not admissible to apply to the CaRMS match to pursue a new specialty; refer to section D below for options.
   
   
2. Residency Subspecialty Programs: Canadian Medical Graduates (CMG) wishing to pursue postgraduate training in a Subspecialty program
   
   Candidates wishing to apply to a Subspecialty program must apply directly to the program of their choice and meet each program’s admissions criteria.  Candidates must be currently registered in a postgraduate program in Canada or the United States and must not have practiced as an independent physician.  Candidates are encouraged to communicate with the relevant program for application details and deadlines.
   
   Residents currently enrolled in Internal Medicine who wish to apply to the R4 Medicine Subspecialty match must apply through CaRMS. Residents currently enrolled in Family Medicine who wish to apply for Emergency Medicine Subspecialty match must apply through CaRMS. Also, residents currently enrolled in Pediatrics who wish to apply to the Pediatric Subspecialty match must apply through CaRMS.
   
   Provincial regulations prevent Canadian medical graduates to obtain their own funding (hospital or other organization) to enter a residency program or transfer to another residency program if already  registered in a residency program.
   
   Practicing physicians wishing to pursue a new specialty: refer to section D below for options.
   
   
3. Fellowships: Canadian Medical Graduates wishing to pursue a Clinical Fellowship
   
   Certified physicians may wish to pursue a Clinical Fellowship (6 months to 3 years) to learn a new skill or simply to obtain added competence to enhance their practice.  Candidates must complete and submit the PGME application form and include the following:
   
   
   • CV
   • Copy of medical degree
   • Copy of RCPSC certification
   • Proof of Permanent Resident status (if applicable)
   • Application sent directly to the program of choice candidates are encouraged to communicate with the relevant program for application details and deadlines.
     
     Clinical Fellowship appointments do not lead to any type of national certification. Candidates applying to a Subspecialty program must apply for a residency position.

4. Re-Entry: Canadian Medical Graduates wishing to undergo a new residency/specialty:
   
   Physicians currently practicing in Canada who wish to change their area of specialty and undergo a new residency for eventual certification may be admissible to apply to the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long term Care Re-entry program. This program is specifically designed for practicing physicians wishing to change specialties and willing to sign a return to service agreement in an under serviced area with the MOHLTC.  Candidates must communicate directly with the Ministry of Health for information. Details are provided on their website at:
   
   http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/QuickResults?Openform&ENV=WWE&MIN=&BRN=&PRG=&TIT=re-entry&NO=&SRT=T&NEW=&STR=1&MAX=10
   
   
   1. Please read through the instructions sheet, complete the application form and Location/Specialty Selection form. Together with all the other required documents, please submit your application to the Health Force Ontario office.
      
      
   2. The deadline to submit your application to the ministry is December 30, 2011.
      
      
5. Repatriation: Canadian Medical Graduates currently training in the United States
   
   Canadian medical graduates who are currently enrolled in a residency program in the United States may qualify for the Ontario Ministry of health & Long Term Care’s Repatriation Program.  This program is designed for candidates who may require a further six months to 2 years of Canadian residency education to meet the certification requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  Please review the terms of the Repatriation program and submit the following documentation for consideration by fax transmission, mail or email scan to:
   
   Manager
   Postgraduate Medical Education
   Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
   2115-451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5
   Fax: 613-562-5420
   Email: fbrisebo@uottawa.ca
   
   Documents to be submitted:
   
   
   • Letter of interest specifying the application to the Repatriation program and discipline of interest
   •  CV
   • Copy of medical degree
   • Letter of good standing from current program director
   • American Board Certification (if applicable)
   • Letter of assessment of training from RCPSC
   • Proof of Canadian Citizenship
     
     
6. Any inquiry on the above programs should be directed to: pgmereg@uottawa.ca .