CaRMS: Your Path to Residency

The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) is the national system that connects medical students with residency programs across Canada. Through CaRMS, you’ll apply to programs, go through the selection process, and secure a residency that aligns with your career goals.

The Ideal Candidate for U of A Family Medicine

  • Genuinely passionate about family medicine 
  • Has a solid knowledge base and excellent critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrates superior communication skills
  • Has a deep sense of connection and responsibility to community, among diverse populations and in multiple settings 
  • Commitment to the highest professional standards 
  • Shows dedication to their own well-being so they thrive during the demands of a rigorous residency program

Program Information Sessions

Information sessions

We host multiple information sessions for prospective residents. Please check back regularly as new session dates will be added.

Program orientation

We hold orientation and information sessions during the CaRMS interview period. Candidates will meet with the program director and explore everything they need to know about residency at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø.

Candidates offered an interview will be emailed an invitation to RSVP for an orientation/information session.

Family Medicine CaRMS 2025 Round 1 Interviews

Interviews will be conducted during the National Interview Period. Dates will be published below when confirmed

Note: The urban and rural programs have separate interviews. If you apply for both, you may have two interviews and orientations to attend.

Please check back regularly as new session dates will be added.

International Medical Graduates

International Medical Graduates who wish to apply for residency in ß÷ßäÉçÇø must first apply to the ß÷ßäÉçÇø International Medical Graduate (AIMG) Program. If found eligible, they may apply for residency at the U of A.

If approved, eligibility is valid only for the specified match year. Please visit the for details on deadlines, eligibility criteria and the application process.

Candidates invited for interviews will be emailed directly with an opportunity to schedule their interviews from the available dates. All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Notification and Invitation

The program will notify all applicants through CaRMS Online and will send email invitations directly to applicants selected for an interview.

An interview gives applicants the chance to meet with an interview team and share why they want to train at the U of A and their passion for family medicine. Applicants will also get to ask questions about our program to decide if it’s the best fit for them.

Note: For rural candidates, the interview portion will be specific to rural family medicine.