Learner News

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is exploring the development of a national Academic Medicine Record (AMR) digital tool designed to

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

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

Building on earlier efforts to establish a unified, pan‑national voice for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Canada’s medical schools, learners—supported by AFMC—have continued

The second Learner Connect session, held on January 14, was a great success. Learners from across the country joined the Association of Faculties of

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

AFMC and the Gairdner Foundation share a strong partnership rooted in a shared commitment to elevating Canadian health research on the global stage. As

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

On November 27, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) ordered on an interim interim basis that the policy of the Ontario government

In October, the Ontario government announced changes to eligibility for the R-1 Main Residency Match in that province – permitting only Canadian medical graduates

The first Learner Connect session, held on September 24, was a big success. The session brought together learners from across the country for an

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

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

AFMC is committed to providing transparent and nimble support for medical learners across the country and at all points on the education continuum. AFMC

Canada lacks a unified voice for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars working in our medical schools. A new entity is being formed – by

The next International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) is happening in Ottawa in April 2026. Last year, the congress brought together more than 1400

AFMC is committed to providing more frequent and direct opportunities to connect with learners across the country and across medical education continuum. As part

Are you a medical student or resident who is passionate about improving the resources available to medical learners in Canada? Consider joining AFMC in

AFMC is happy to report that the recent upgrades to the Student Portal are yielding positive results for learners across the country. To date,

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

Since 2014, the AFMC Student Portal has served as an important tool for undergraduate medical students seeking elective placements at medical schools across Canada.

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

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

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