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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

August 27, 2025

Help shape national resources for medical learners: AFMC is seeking volunteers for the inaugural MEDPREPP Learner Advisory Group

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

August 30, 2026

Many Canadian banks have specialized medical student line of credit products with substantially higher limits than ordinary student line of credits.

Before signing a medical student LOC, compare:

Maximum credit limit
Interest rate
Prime +/− spread
Interest-only period
When repayment begins
Whether interest accrues during residency
Fees
Co-signer requirements
Credit limit increases
Residency transition terms
Professional banking benefits
What happens if you change programs or leave medicine

Refer to the Government of Canada’s student lines of credit guide for more information.

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

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

May 15, 2025

AFMC Student Portal Launches New Model for Visiting Electives

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