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Changes to LCME Accreditation and Impact on Learners

As of March 2021, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in the United States is no longer accrediting Canadian medical schools. Canadian medical

Statement on Tender Process for Resident Matching Services

The AFMC exists to support Canada’s Faculties of Medicine and the learners within them. The AFMC takes great pride in carrying out this mandate

R1 Match – Virtual Interviews

August 26, 2024 The AFMC Board has confirmed that, going forward, interviews for the R1 Match shall continue in the virtual format. This is

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

AFMC Statement on U.S. Reforms to Medical School Accreditation

May 8, 2025 Social Accountability of Medical Schools According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the social accountability of medical schools is “the obligation

AFMC Student Portal Launches New Model for Visiting Electives

May 15, 2025 Since 2014, the AFMC Student Portal has served as an important tool for undergraduate medical students seeking elective placements at medical

2026 Admissions Requirements Guide Now Available

Applying to medical school is a significant milestone in a learner’s academic journey, but for many, it can also be an overwhelming one. With