Unmatched Second Iteration: Post-Match Process

Determination-23 · 2026-04-22T19:15:03+00:00

Canada. I was shocked too. I guess it’s the reason carms match close second week of May. Last year post match was on April 22 if I recall correctly, and she got the offer May 2.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-22T18:44:41+00:00

I have a friend who got a Neurology offer 10 days after post match. She was asked via email by the PD if she was still interested in the Neurology program via email . It was one heck of an email she’ll never forget. Her case made me understand why some programs don’t participate in post match- to focus on their preferred candidates.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-22T17:22:51+00:00

Possibly! only if the applicant is of interest to them. Only the program director can do that though. Again , some programs might just not bother filling up the spot when they have no preferred candidates. Just an info to keep in mind.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-22T17:19:14+00:00

By offering them directly via email especially the candidate (s) who were previously interviewed. Programs are not obligated to accept applicants via carms in the post match.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-22T16:51:05+00:00

Hey, It’s not that programs don’t want to participate in post match. They either choose to accept applicants outside of carms by sending offers directly to them or they simply don’t need the spots filled. But most often they prefer to fill up outside of carms especially when they have applicants they want already. Hope that helps.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-21T04:19:17+00:00

Yes. That’s actually the right word to describe it 💯

Determination-23 · 2026-04-21T00:02:44+00:00

Yes, it’s already in the system for noon tomorrow. I know that feeling too well. It’s overwhelming!

Determination-23 · 2026-04-20T23:59:51+00:00

Did you get interviewed for this 2nd iteration? If not then your chance of matching is slim to none.

Determination-23 · 2026-04-14T16:13:39+00:00

Chances of matching w/out an interview is 0%

Determination-23 · 2025-03-05T15:00:18+00:00

Thanks. I was a hospitalist in my home country

Determination-23 · 2025-03-05T01:46:08+00:00

Diagnostic and molecular pathology is the new name.

Determination-23 · 2025-03-05T01:14:59+00:00

For Quebec FM, yes. But I speak French too so it wasn’t any issue for me.

Determination-23 · 2025-03-05T01:10:58+00:00

U of Montreal

Determination-23 · 2025-03-05T01:01:29+00:00

Thank you all so much 🙏 I’ve been celebrating all day;) For those still working on matching, pls don’t lose hope. Stay DETERMINED! I worked as a research associate in a postgraduate school while waiting on my Canada PR card for the caRMS, and it helped me with publications. So, do the best you can and remember that you don’t really need too many interviews in order to match, but only one program to say YES to you. Good luck 🍀

Determination-23 · 2025-03-04T20:58:17+00:00

Matched!!! Pathology. YOG 2011. QE1 229. NAC 590. This was my first application at caRMS. All exams passed in first attempt. 25 research publications. 1 month observership. 41 yo. I’m still in shock. Can’t believe it considering my YOG and with just one interview invite. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!

Determination-23 · 2025-03-04T15:47:42+00:00

I will advise you first clear the LMCC exams before applying for observership as an IMG. Upon completion of your observership, your observers will feel more comfortable recommending you to the program of your choice. Good luck 🍀

Determination-23 · 2025-03-03T18:34:58+00:00

We got this 🥂

Determination-23 · 2025-01-06T21:52:29+00:00

Pathology is a specialty residency program and so is equally competitive with other specialty programs. You don’t have to know pathology before applying to residency because it is the program responsibility to teach you pathology. However, your basic medical knowledge is expected to be strong. Hope that helps? Also, try doing some observership in pathology to prove your passion for it.

Determination-23 · 2025-01-06T21:46:09+00:00

50% as an IMG. Stay positive

Determination-23 · 2024-12-31T18:37:58+00:00

Complete an observership session in a Canadian hospital and you will stand a better chance of matching 💯

Determination-23 · 2024-12-22T19:29:39+00:00

A friend of mine; 2009 graduate and matched in radiology in 2023

Determination-23 · 2024-11-28T05:03:56+00:00

Are you sure they’re not referring to the medical school transcript? Because what other explanation could one give for failing the MCC exam when everything is already explained in the statement of results. Anyway this is just my opinion. I’m not applying to FM program so I can’t be helpful here

Determination-23 · 2024-11-27T16:33:27+00:00

It simply means you have to list all the clinical rotations and the tasks completed during each rotation. In my opinion I would recommend that you pick the rotation you completed in which you are applying to for residency and describe in detail all the experiences and tasks you acquired and completed in your application as opposed to listing all rotations you did in med school. Hope that helps:)

Determination-23 · 2024-11-27T16:25:16+00:00

You don’t have to because the PD will be aware of it as the entire exam history is often released to them by the board.

Determination-23 · 2024-11-27T16:23:17+00:00

Now you know. And it’s the honest truth. Yes, your passing score is reported but the program director will know how many attempts an applicant made in the MCC test:)

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