2023 Cycle: Important Dates & Deadlines are now posted.

Eligibility and Supporting Documents Requirements for the 2023 Cycle are now posted.

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Program Cycle

Applicants must have a passing grade on the MCCQE Part 1 and MCC NAC Exam to be eligible for the AIMG Program.  More information on the exams can be found on the Medical Council of Canada’s website mcc.ca, as well as in Eligibility and Supporting Document Requirements.

Online Application:

Portal opens in May and remains open for 3 to 4 weeks.

File Review:

Applications and supporting documents are reviewed to determine applicant eligibility to proceed in the current cycle.

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Applicants who are eligible will be invited to participate in the MMI.

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Applicants deemed eligible by the AIMG Program may apply for IMG-designated R-1 residency positions in   Alberta via CaRMS.

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Successfully matched AIMG Program applicants participate in an Externship which includes a series of orientation sessions and a clinical assessment period.  Acceptance into the CaRMS matched residency program is dependent upon successful completion of Externship.

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Residency begins upon successful completion of Externship.

Clinical Assessment Placement

The Clinical Assessment Placement (CAP) is a supplementary assessment opportunity which allows participants to gain recent and relevant clinical experience in a Canadian context.

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