CaRMS Preparation

• The CV talk will take place on May 28th, 2024 - via zoom (See Medsis)
• May 2022 - CV presentation (slides)
• CV Action verbs

OAW advisors are able to review and give feedback on CVs - email oawadmin@ualberta.ca 

This vodcast is made for students by students and is a deep dive into the surprisingly nuanced and unfortunately ignored art of writing good quality bullet points in the Experience section of any good CV:

The CaRMS Applicant portal opens on September 11th, 2024.

• See the CaRMS application overview to review the whole process

At this point, you can upload documents as they are completed to your online application.

• Complete your transcript request, then upload to CARMS portal
  • If your undergrad/previous education was not at U of A, you will need to look into that university's request process.
• MINC - Log in to the CPSA Portal to find this listed under your profile information
• Request References - see the Residency Application Tool- Reference Letters for more info
• Assign documents to program applications
• Visit the CaRMS Help Center / FAQ

• Instructions on MCC registration should be sent from UME records by the end of September, 2024

Documents must be uploaded and assigned to applications by November 29th, 2024 at 10am MT.

Some programs require the following situational judgement tests, check program requirements via the CaRMS portal and be sure to register for the following.

These tests are both conducted online, be sure to read the instructions on how when and how to take each test.

• Casper Test 
• FMProC 

• A Personal Letter Talk will happen before the CaRMS portal opens, we will let you know when it is booked (the recording will be made available via medsis).
• Residency Application Tool- Personal Letters
• Linking Words for Personal Letters

OAW advisors are able to review and give feedback on personal letters - email oawadmin@ualberta.ca 

Interviews will take place between January 18th - February 9th, 2025.

Prepare for your interviews:

• OAW mock interview sign-up (will be sent via email after the application due date)
• Sample Interview Questions
• Informational Interview Questions
• Questions to Ask During CaRMS Interview
• OHPSA CaRMS Interview Guide
• Residency Program Evaluation Guide

February 20th, 2025: 1pm MT: Rank Order List due date. 

OAW is available for advice as you work on your Rank Order List, you can send through questions as an email or request a meeting. 

• Residency Program Evaluation Guide
• CaRMS: The Algorithm FAQ and Tips (make sure to click the boxes on the right for some scenarios and further details)

*note about Pre-Match day: To be notified prior to match day of an unmatched status, be sure to opt-in to have it shared with the UME office. 

If you do opt-in and go unmatched, OAW will send you an email on Pre-Match day (March 3rd) by 11am with instructions and supports. 

OAW will support you through the whole process of second iteration.