We recently had our 2016 AGM. Here is the presentation that was given to the attendees: information-for-csas-agm-2016
We recently had our 2016 AGM. Here is the presentation that was given to the attendees: information-for-csas-agm-2016
On Thursday Aug. 11, 2016, he hosted a meeting to update and inform our members about the ongoings of SOCASMA. Here is a link to our presentation: Information for CSAs. Please do not hesitate to contact us via email socasma@outlook.com or on our Facebook.
Check out the latest on USA residencies and the Transitional Year and Preliminary Year on our Facebook page: Society for Canadians Studying Medicine Abroad. The Statements of Needs for 2015 are now available on the Health Canada website.
This post will go through the application in general so that you know what you need to get together in advance, as well as any tips we’ve gathered. Check out this great page on the CaRMS website for the big headings before you read this article!
Interviews for CaRMS generally happen in January/February of your final year. They structure of the interview depends on the specialty, ie family medicine may have one interview with a panel of 3, whereas obgyn may have 3 interviews in a day with a panel of 4 each. Read on to understand how to prepare for and […]
Asking for a letter of reference is tricky business. You never see the letter itself, but it can make or break your CaRMS application. Here are some tips on how to ask for one, and how to make the process easy for preceptors (they will thank you for that!).
Canadian clinical electives are of vital importance to CaRMS. Most programs require 6-8 weeks of Canadian experience, and this is the time to get it. Most schools will only accept you if you are in your final year (this includes the summer before final year). Read on to get tips about how to get an […]
If you are a CSA who is looking to match to the USA, this post is for you. We have limited information in this area, as we are mainly focused on Canada. Most of the following information is from previous CSA’s who have matched to the USA. Check out general US residency program requirements here.