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 The CaRMS application calendar begins in July of your third year.

July

• CaRMS packages are distributed.
• Write to individual programs requesting additional information or check the CaRMS website.

August

• Update your CV and start working on your personal letters.
• Consult resident and staff physicians for tips.
• Contact referees about writing you a reference letter.

September

• Ensure all references have been contacted and finalize your CV.

September 30 – Deadline

• Application form and CV must be sent to CaRMS.

November 1 – Deadline

• Transcripts are forwarded by Student Affairs Office to CaRMS with Dean’s report.

Mid-November

• CaRMS mails your files to programs.

November and December

• Start arranging interviews (most programs will contact you).

November-February

• Interviews (most occur during the first three weeks in January).

February

• Begin thinking hard and carefully about the order you will rank programs.

Mid-February – Deadline

• Deadline for Rank Order Lists.
• Deadline for withdrawal from CaRMS.

March

• Unmatched Day – students are informed whether they are unmatched a few days prior to Match Day, and begin applying to the second iteration of the match.

Mid-March

• Match Day

Late March

• Second Match Day (for the second iteration)

Mid-May

• LMCC Part I Exam (two days)

Mid-June

• Convocation for graduates.

July 1

• Residency begins!

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