CaRMS 2027 Timeline for IMGs: Every R-1 Date and Deadline
By Dr. Bilal Akil, MD — Emergency Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University · founder of mccQbank The short answer: To take part as an IMG you must, among other things, have written and passed the NAC Examination and the MCCQE (formerly MCCQE Part I), with some provincial exceptions (CaRMS eligibility criteria). […]
CaRMS and NRMP in the Same Year: Can You Apply to Both?
By Dr. Bilal Akil, MD — Emergency Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University · founder of mccQbank Short answer: yes. You can register for the CaRMS R-1 Main Residency Match and the NRMP Main Residency Match in the same year, and both organizations have written rules for exactly that case. But you […]
Writing the MCCQE Before You Graduate: A Guide for Canadians Abroad
Can you write the MCCQE before you graduate from a school abroad? Yes. The eligibility rules, the Sponsor Note, the NAC and a timeline for CaRMS.
Practice Ready Assessment by Province: Programs, Exams and Return of Service
By Dr. Bilal Akil, MD – Emergency Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University · founder of mccQbank Short answer: Practice Ready Assessment by province is an accelerated route to licensure for internationally trained physicians who have completed postgraduate training and practised independently outside Canada. There is no single national PRA; each province […]
The Last Two Weeks until MCCQE: A Day-by-Day Plan
By Dr. Bilal Akil, MD — Emergency Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University · founder of mccQbank Last two weeks until MCCQE, fourteen days out, the MCCQE is no longer a knowledge problem. What you know now is roughly what you will walk in with. What you can still change is how […]
Returning to Canada After Medical School Abroad: Guide 2026
Canadians who study medicine abroad return via CaRMS as IMGs: 2026 match rates by region (Oceania 76.3%, Central America/Caribbean 36.6%) and exams.
MCCQE vs USMLE Step 2 CK: Which One an IMG Should Write
MCCQE vs USMLE Step 2 CK for IMGs: which one leads to a CaRMS or US residency, pass marks (439 vs 218), first-time pass rates, fees and which to write.
Caribbean Medical Schools for Canadian Students: Route Home
Canadians at Caribbean medical schools apply to CaRMS as IMGs: a recognized school, the MCCQE and the NAC. Requirements and 2026 IMG match rates.
How an IMG Gets Licensed in Canada: Step by Step (2026)
The six steps an international medical graduate takes to practise in Canada, from source verification to a provincial licence, with MCC fees.
What is LMCC Canada and How to Get It in 2026?
LMCC means Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada. What it is, the MCC’s requirements since 26 Jan 2026, and when it’s issued at no extra cost.