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June 23, 2010
MCCQE1 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS UPDATE

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR MCCQE1 NOTARIZED PAPER RESULTS

Attention IMGs who sat the MCCQE1 (May-June 2010) with paper results pending (to arrive after July 2, 2010 deadline):

You can still apply to the AIMG Program. MCCQE1 scores must be included in your online application by the July 2, 2010 deadline. A copy of MCCQE1 e-mail results must be sent in with your application document package by July 2, 2010. The deadline for submission of the notarized copy of your MCCQE1 paper results will be extended to Friday July 30, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR FYMS TO SUBMIT EMAIL OF MCCQE1 CONFIRMATION

If you are a Final Year Medical Student intending to sit the Fall 2010 MCCQE Part 1 then you are eligible to apply to the AIMG Program for the 2011 cycle. You must
include your MCCEE passing score and date and indicate your intention to
sit the Fall 2010 MCCQE1 in your AIMG Program online application.

The AIMG Program file review committee will require that you provide us
with the MCCQE1 registration confirmation e-mail no later than July 30, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

The remainder of your application must meet all the AIMG Program
application eligibility criteria as stated on the AIMG Program website.

June 15, 2010
2011 Assessment Cycle Application Deadline Extension for Online Submission of English Language Proficiency Testing Scores

The AIMG Program has been advised of significant changes to the scheduling of TOEFL-IBT and IELTS English language proficiency testing in recent weeks. Effective immediately, the AIMG Program online application form has been revised to allow applicants to indicate that they are awaiting their test results, by choosing “RESULTS PENDING” in order to allow applicants to proceed with completion and submission of the online application form. This change has been made to facilitate the timely distribution and receipt of required online reference forms.

The AIMG Program will accept notarized paper copy of results up to and including Friday, July 30, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. MDT.

All other required documentation and fees must be submitted as a complete application package prior to the application closing date of July 2^nd, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. MDT

June 11, 2010
PRIORITY Announcement: Online reference requests and submissions by referees

We have been advised that the AIMG Program online application system interface does not provide access to completed reference forms from previous referees from previous application cycles/years.

Given this technical situation, all standardized reference forms must be completed and returned online by each referee for this current application cycle.

Please note that upon completion of the online application form, requests for references and standardized reference forms are automatically emailed to each referee.

Applicants should refer to the AIMG Program website, Detailed Requirements Criteria for complete instructions.

Your understanding is appreciated.

May 27, 2010
2011 Cycle English Proficiency - Supporting Document Submission Update

The AIMG Program is aware that there are a significant number of applicants who may not receive their official results document of English language proficiency scores (TOEFL-ibt or IELTS) in time to submit the necessary notarized documents as a complete application package.

Applicable English proficiency scores, as stated on the AIMG Program website, for either the TOEFL-ibt or IELTS will still be required and included on the online application by the closing date of July 2^nd, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. MDT.

The AIMG Program will accept notarized paper copy of results up to and including Friday, July 30, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. MDT.

NOTE: This adjustment to current policy likely will not remain in force in future application cycles. Appropriate planning and preparation is essential.

May 19, 2010
Supporting Documents for 2011 Cycle AIMG Program Application

Critical reminder: Application packages submitted to the AIMG Program office must contain all required documents. The submission of individual documents separate from the application package is NOT allowed.

Supporting documents submitted individually to the AIMG Program by the stated deadline of July 2, 2010. will be rejected (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS scores*).

This requirement has been referenced throughout the AIMG Program website; application packages must be complete upon submission. It is your sole responsibility to ensure all required documents are submitted in your package.

* All English language proficiency score results must be notarized.

For further information please refer to the AIMG Program website:

· Supporting Documents

· How to Apply, Step 10

· FAQ #2.13

· Application Checklist

· Announcement from March 8, 2010

April 6, 2010
Website updates for 2011 Cycle Application

Website pages for the 2011 application cycle of the AIMG Program are currently under revision. Our application process will be activated by May 01, 2010. Please watch the website for important changes.

April 5, 2010
New Change to Language Proficiency Requirements

English language proficiency scores for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic version, as required for eligibility to apply to the 2011 AIMG Program cycle have been changed and will be updated to:

An overall minimum score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in speaking and listening

TOEFL- IBT requirements remain unchanged

March 8, 2010
All 2011 Cycle Application Packages Must be Complete Upon Submission

Application files, including all required supporting documents, must be complete upon submission to the AIMG Program office.

There is no deadline extension for language proficiency testing scores
The AIMGP File Review Committee will not review files until AFTER the application deadline and therefore will not contact applicants during the application period regarding the status of their application file
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure full COMPLETENESS of their application package at the time of submission
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify online that their completed reference forms have been submitted by their referees to the AIMGP offices prior to the application deadline.

Note: A complete application package does not guarantee invitation to the AIMGP assessment process. In any given year, the number of submitted applications is greater than the number of seats available to participate in the AIMG Program OSCE. Complete application packages will be ranked by the File Review Committee based on length of residency in Alberta . Applicants having higher ranked files will be invited to the AIMG Program OSCE.

March 1, 2010
AIMG Program 2011 Cycle Application Information

The AIMG Program online application is currently being revised in preparation for the 2011 Assessment Cycle. The target date for activating the AIMG Program online application is May 1, 2010.

Please note the following:

The application deadline is Friday July 2, 2010, 1630 hrs MDT (firm with NO extensions).

The AIMGP OSCE is scheduled for Saturday September 11, 2010 in both Calgary and Edmonton sites.

The AIMGP MMI is scheduled for Saturday October 16, 2010
in Calgary.

English Language Proficiency testing using CLBA is no longer accepted. Applicants (if applicable) will have to be tested using TOEFL–IBT or IELTS. Requirements are:

Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT) passing score (total score of 95 with a minimum score of 25 in speaking and a minimum score of 25 in listening),

or

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) passing score (overall minimum score of 8.0 on the academic version with a minimum of 8.0 in speaking/listening)

Applicants who applied in 2008 and/or 2009 (2009 and 2010 cycle) and are applying again this year are not required to re-submit all documentation. However, all candidates must demonstrate eligibility with specific 2010 application requirements and therefore will have to submit current documentation:

A new Declaration and Authorization of Release of Records

Proof of residency in Alberta

Updated CV, if necessary

Names of referee(s) if new reference is to be added

English Language Proficiency testing results (if applicable)

Application fee payment

February 23, 2010
2011 CYCLE APPLICATION - LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING

As noted in the September 30, 2009 Announcement - for applicants to the AIMG Program 2011 cycle whose first language is not English, fluency in English must be demonstrated by TOEFL-IBT or IELTS testing.

TOEFL-IBT testing opportunities are limited in Calgary and Edmonton.

IELTS testing opportunities to date are available in Calgary / Edmonton. ‘Academic’ required.

The official IELTS Test Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is located at Global Village Calgary, an English language school member of Global Village English Centres

Test Dates Academic (Calgary, AB)

March 27, 2010 Available

April 10, 2010 Available

April 17, 2010 Available

May 8, 2010 Available

May 15, 2010 Available

June 5, 2010 Available

June 26, 2010 Available

July 10, 2010 Available

July 17, 2010 Available

August 21, 2010 Available

August 28, 2010 Available

September 11, 2010 Available

September 25, 2010 Available

October 23, 2010 Available

October 30, 2010 Available

November 20, 2010 Available

November 27, 2010 Available

December 4, 2010 Available

December 11, 2010 Available

Test Dates (Edmonton, AB)

Candidates interested in taking the IELTS test in Edmonton should contact Grant MacEwan College, Alberta College Campus, directly. Please visit their website for details: www.macewan.ca/ielts

EDMONTON IELTS

Test Dates

All tests are on Saturdays and are at the City Centre Campus (10700-104 Avenue NW).

April 24, 2010 - ACADEMIC
City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta

May 28, 2010 - ACADEMIC
City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta

NB: All dates are subject to change and approval by IELTS

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