Applying to Calgary PM&R

The CaRMS Match

Calgary PM&R Residents are selected through the CaRMS Match. Our program accepts three (3) Canadian Medical School-trained applicants each year.

What is involved in the selection process?

The application process once you have submitted begins with a file review, where staff physiatrists & senior residents in the program read all aspects of your submissions including your personal letter, reference letters, academic record and curriculum vitae. Based on this review, interviews are sent to short-listed candidates from the Program Administrator via email in December 2025.

What is the interview process like?

The interview will be in a virtual format, in a multiple-mini-interview format. Three stations, each consisting of 1-2 interviewers will occur (one station will be just the Program Director). Interviewers will include both staff and resident physicians. Exact time durations of the interview will be given to applicants offered an interview in December 2025 on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The purpose of the interview will be to get to know you better, including: 

• Highlighting yourself and your experiences leading you to an interest in Physiatry

• How your experience and perspectives make you a fit for the specialty and our program

• What your career goals and future ideas in the field are

• Allowing you time to ask questions of our division members and program

We will not ask you any questions regarding personal information about yourself, or anything beyond what you present in your application.

What are you looking for when selecting potential residents into the Calgary program?

• A solid academic standing in undergraduate medical education

• A strong understanding commitment and to a career in PM&R

• The quality and information detailed in reference letters

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team, and willingness to contribute to the betterment of our program

• Experience and potential in various aspects of physiatry beyond clinical work that will help to influence & move the field forward, including research work and community engagement