2025 Cycle: Eligibility & Supporting Documents are now posted.

2025 Important Dates & Deadlines are now posted.

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ALBERTA RESIDENCY TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES

The Alberta International Medical Graduate (AIMG) Program is a competitive application process that uses a comprehensive assessment protocol in order to identify qualified applicants who are eligible for a limited number of defined residency positions in Alberta. The AIMG Program advances its mission through evaluation, research and support.
AIMG Program

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 each AIMG Program cycle for which the applicant wishes to be considered. Applications will not be rolled forward from cycle to cycle.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants to the Alberta International Medical Graduate (AIMG) Program 2024 Cycle must meet and provide supporting documentary evidence for all six (6) eligibility requirements below.  It is the applicant's responsibility to review and adhere to these requirements every cycle as they may change. 

Important Dates and Deadlines

Events relevant to the 2023 Cycle and 2024 Cycle are listed in the Calendar

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AIMG Program

How it Works

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Program Cycle
Follow the AIMG Program cycle from pre-application activities through to the start of medical 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 requires the creation of an online AIMG Program profile, submission of an online application form, and uploading of supporting documents. The applicants must also share their physiciansapply.ca profile and specified documents with the AIMG Program.

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Clinical Assessment Placement
The Clinical Assessment Placement (CAP) is an AIMG Program-facilitated opportunity for randomly selected, eligible candidates to be assessed through two 2-week unpaid placements in clinical settings in Calgary, Edmonton, or a rural opportunity (TBD).

Assessments And Selection

Consist of a series of short, carefully timed, interview stations which 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 scenarios.

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IMG-designated residency positions in Alberta are matched through CaRMS. All IMGs (including those in their final year of medical school outside of Canada and the United States) must first apply to and be assessed by the AIMG Program, and must also register for the CaRMS match, in order to apply for these positions.

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AIMG Program candidates who match to Alberta R-1 IMG-designated residency positions must complete 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 Alberta.

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