The Alberta International Medical Graduate (AIMG) Program is a provincial program that uses a comprehensive assessment protocol in order to identify qualified applicants who are eligible to compete for defined residency positions. The AIMG Program advances its mission through evaluation, research and support.
Applying to the Program
Successful applicants have the opportunity to apply to IMG designated, postgraduate residency positions (year one entry) in a number of disciplines at both the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. These residency positions are funded by the Alberta Government and align with recognized provincial physician resource needs.
Applications to the AIMG Program must be completed and submitted through the AIMG Program online application portal before the application deadline. A new application must be submitted for each AIMG Program cycle in which the applicant wishes to be considered. Applications are not rolled forward from cycle to cycle.
Tweets and Timelines
2019 Cycle Applicants: If submitting an IELTS Academic result, please ensure it is received by our office in a sealed envelope via courier or in person by 3:30 pm MT July 11, 2018. Documents submitted via email, fax, or any other way will not be accepted.
— AlMG Program (@AIMGProgram) June 22, 2018
The 2019 Cycle Application is now closed as of 3:30 pm MT on June 12, 2018. The File Review Committee will be going through applications with final eligibility status to go out in mid-August 2018. #AIMGProgram
— AlMG Program (@AIMGProgram) June 13, 2018
Important Dates and Deadlines
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The year refers to the CaRMS match year, for example, “2018 Cycle” refers to the activities leading up to residency training beginning July 2018.
How it Works
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Program Cycle
Follow the AIMG Program cycle from pre-application activities through to the start of residency or Clinical Assessment Placement (for selected candidates who do not match in the current cycle).
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Application Process
The application process includes submission of an AIMG Program online application form, submission of a supporting documents package and document sharing through physiciansapply.ca
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MCC Exam Timelines
Applicants and future applicants are urged to refer to these scenarios, based on graduation date, to assist in planning an AIMG Program application.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants to the Alberta International Medical Graduate (AIMG) Program 2019 Cycle must meet and provide supporting documentary evidence for all six (6) eligibility requirements.
International Medical Degree / Diploma
Have an undergraduate medical degree which is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as being recognized in Canada
Status in Canada
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Alberta Resident
2 years full-time Alberta senior high school study or 2 years full-time Alberta undergraduate postsecondary study or 24 weeks continuous Alberta residency
English Language Proficiency
Recent acceptable IELTS Academic result or an exemption from English Language Proficiency testing as per College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1
Passing grade on the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1. Last opportunity to take the exam is Spring of the application year.
MCC National Assessment Collaboration – Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Passing grade on the Medical Council of Canada National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) exam. Last opportunity to take the exam is Fall of the application year.
Assessments and Selection
Multiple Mini Interviews
Consist of a series of short carefully timed interview stations in an attempt to draw multiple samples of a candidate’s ability to think on their feet, critically appraise information, effectively communicate their ideas, and demonstrate their insight into unique and complex clinical scenarios.
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CaRMS Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)
IMG-designated residency positions in Alberta are matched through CaRMS. All IMGs (including those in their final year of medical school outside of North America) must apply to and be assessed by the AIMG Program before applying for these positions.
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Externship
Candidates who match to Alberta R-1 residency positions undergo a 10-week period called Externship prior to being accepted as a resident. Externship is not intended as a training period – its sole purpose is to assess the Extern’s capabilities and readiness to enter into residency training in an Alberta university.
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