2029 Resident (R1) Match Timelines

Stage(s)

Medical School, Residency Training

AFMC Preparing to Launch MEDPREPP: A New Initiative to Support Medical Learners with Funding from the CMA Foundation

For immediate release OTTAWA, ONTARIO – April 2, 2025 – The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is proud to announce the launch

October 7, 2025

Measures to mitigate the effects of the strike on learners in Québec

As a follow-up to our October 2 news item regarding the strike affecting learners in Québec, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada

February 26, 2026

The AFMC Board of Directors has approved the 2029 Resident (R-1) Match Timelines.

Please visit the CaRMS website to find all the information: R-1 Main Residency Match (Future Matches) — Program Timeline – CaRMS

Update on ongoing Ontario IMG eligibility court proceedings

On February 10, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice determined the next steps in the ongoing court proceedings regarding the province of Ontario’s international medical

February 3, 2026

Upcoming Updates Regarding the AFMC Student Portal

Over the past year, AFMC has taken important steps to strengthen the Student Portal and improve the visiting electives process for learners across Canada.