How to Apply

The NOSM University PGY3 Family Medicine Emergency Medicine enhanced skills program participates in the FM-ES Match through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS). Application to the the program can be found by visiting the CaRMS website at www.carms.ca.

The application deadline, interview date, and match day for each year is listed on the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) website. Please check the CaRMS website at www.carms.ca as they will be overseeing the match process, which usually begins in August of each year with a deadline for application usually set for the beginning of September.

Interested candidates can apply to the FM-ES CaRMS Match during their second year of family medicine training.
Seven positions are available on an annual basis (three per home base site), and the program runs from July 1st to June 30th of each year.
Applicants are encouraged to apply to both home base training sites (Sudbury and Thunder Bay).

Family Physicians currently practicing in Canada who are seeking to re-enter residency training can apply to the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) re-entry program. This program has a return of service requirement. For more information on annual deadlines, eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health site.

Supporting Documentation

1) Application Form

2) FM/EM Referee Assessment Form x 2

References should be from EM preceptors.
References should provide an assessment of your medical knowledge, clinical skills, interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, your attitudes toward learning, and commitment to Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine.

3) Program Director / Site Director Assessment Form x 1

4) Personal Letter

A personal letter describing yourself and your career interests is required.

5) Curriculum Vitae

6) Medical School Transcript

7) Medical School Diploma

Interviews

The NOSM University PGY3 FM/EM Recruitment and Selection Subcommittee is chaired by the Program Director. Each interviewing team will include Emergency Medicine preceptors and the Co-Chief residents.