Ontario IMG eligibility policy rescinded
On March 23, 2026, the Government of Ontario rescinded its previous policy direction requiring international medical graduates (IMGs) to have completed two years of in-province high school to be eligible for Ontario-based positions in the first of the 2026 R-1 Main Residency Match. Court proceedings on this matter have been discontinued. We recognize that this […]
Help Shape a New Digital Tool for Your Academic Journey
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is exploring the development of a national Academic Medicine Record (AMR) digital tool designed to help learners securely store, manage, and share their academic medicine documents and credentials. The AMR aims to support individuals across the entire learning continuum, from aspirancy through medical school, postgraduate training, […]
Interview Preparation – Tips and Tricks
The second Learner Connect session, held on January 14, was a great success. Learners from across the country joined the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) leadership and a Postgraduate Associate Dean for an open conversation on how to best prepare for match interviews. Participants had the chance to ask questions, gain practical […]
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. With the introduction of the capacity-based model, learners are receiving more elective offers, facing fewer administrative barriers and moving through a process that is more consistent and equitable. Eliminating application fees […]
ICAM Elevates Learner Voices: Submit Your Abstract or Poster
AFMC and the Gairdner Foundation share a strong partnership rooted in a shared commitment to elevating Canadian health research on the global stage. As part of this collaboration, the four top-ranked students from the ICAM 2025 Research Poster Competition were invited to take part in Gairdner Science Week in October 2025. Throughout the week, they […]
Update on Ontario IMG eligibility court decision
The Ontario Superior Court met today regarding Ontario IMG eligibility in the 2026 R-1 Main Residency Match, and rendered the following decision: The court directs the Minister of Health to issue a fresh directive to such agencies and organizations as may be necessary to re-open the applications process relating to the 2026 R-1 match so […]
Update on Judicial Stay related to the 2026 R-1 Match in Ontario
On November 27, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) ordered on an interim interim basis that the policy of the Ontario government requiring international medical graduates (IMGs) applying to Ontario-based positions in the first iteration of the 2026 R-1 Main Residency Match to have completed two years of high school in Ontario is […]
Judicial Stay related to the 2026 R-1 Match in Ontario
In October, the Ontario government announced changes to eligibility for the R-1 Main Residency Match in that province – permitting only Canadian medical graduates (CMGs) and international medical graduates (IMGs) who completed two years of high school in Ontario to apply for positions at Ontario Faculties of Medicine in the first iteration of the match. […]
Portal Tips and Tricks
The first Learner Connect session, held on September 24, was a big success. The session brought together learners from across the country for an open conversation with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) leadership and content experts about the enhanced Student Portal and its new functionalities. Participants had the opportunity to share […]
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 is pleased to share new measures implemented to help mitigate its impact. The 2026 R1 Match process began on September 10, 2025, with the opening of the Canadian Resident Matching Service […]