Graduates of Medical Schools listed in the FAIMER Directory, who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
(Non-Ministry Funded Positions)

Medical doctors who are graduates of Medical Schools listed in the FAIMER Directory (Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research: https://imed.faimer.org/ ), who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, can apply for residency or fellowship training of a maximum of three years if they meet the conditions outlined below. Exceptions may be made for physicians accepted in an exchange program approved by the Collège des médecins and the Ministry of Health of Quebec (see "Other Graduates 2" section which follows).

Please note that under this category, we can consider only applications to programs of 3 years in length or less.  We are unable to consider incomplete files. Files of eligible applicants will be transmitted to the Program Director by the Postgrad Admissions office. Eligible selected applicants will be invited for interviews. They must complete other documents at the time of their interview, and should contact the Associate Dean's office to make an appointment to complete these important documents at that time.

Please note that in order for a physician to be able to be considered for a fellowship (post residency training) they must hold a specialty certificate from a Board or College (eg: in order to be able to apply for the Cognitive / Behavioral Neurology Fellowship applicants should be Neurology Specialist).

Once a physician is accepted into a postgraduate program, the Postgraduate Medical Education office of the Faculty of Medicine will submit an application for a letter of eligibility for postgraduate training in the Province of Quebec to the Collège des médecins du Québec on his or her behalf; there is a fee for this application, which must be paid by the applicant.  Final acceptance is conditional upon obtaining this letter of eligibility as well as meeting the Immigration Requirements (please see that section for information and fees) if required.

Extensions of training are not automatic and can be obtained for valid pedagogical reasons only, pending renewal of eligibility. Please contact your Program Director 12 months in advance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates must apply via the McGill On-Line Application, and submit the application documents listed below to the: Postgrad Admissions, Postgraduate Medical Education, McGill University, 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Y6. Only official copies or certified photocopies of documents will be accepted. You must also provide us with an official translation of documents written in a language other than English or French, that is, a translation bearing the seal of an official translator. Separate translations must be attached to each corresponding document. Incomplete files will not be considered.  Files of eligible selected applicants will be transmitted by the Postgrad Admissions office to the Program Director. Please note that original documents will not be returned, the documents you submit become the property of McGill University

1. A certified true copy of the doctor of medicine diploma (MD), with official translation into English or French (if applicable);

2. Certified Copies of certificates held (i.e. MD) and/or copies of statements of results.

3. It is the applicant's responsibility to have the referees send three (3) letters of reference directly to the Postgraduate Medical Education Office.

4. A brief curriculum vitae.

5. Certified Copy of Proof of Citizenship:  You must submit a certified copy of your proof of citizenship. Please consult the following link to determine the documents that must be submitted as official proof http://www.mcgill.ca/legaldocuments/. The University must be notified of any change of legal status in Canada by the trainee.

6. A certified true copy of the Proof of having successfully passed the USMLE exams (steps 1 and 2) and/or the Evaluation Exam of the Medical Council of Canada (MCCEE) and/or copies of statements of results. 

A physician who holds a valid specialty certificate, and who obtains a letter from the Dean of their Medical School attesting support for the additional training may be exempt from the above exams. Eligibility is limited to 3 years maximum, renewable yearly.

7. Sponsorship Letter : Proof of scholarship granted by a government, a scientific or international organization, a university or faculty of medicine. The minimum acceptable is the equivalent of the R-1 salary (approximately $43,000 per year).  Additionally, the scholarship must cover the tuition and other student services fees.  Please consult the appropriate section for information on this:  Registration Information.  All other scholarships will be refused.  

8. Certified Copies of specialty certificate from a Board or College.

9. Affidavit to return home : Written commitment to return to the country of origin at the end of the approved training period. The candidate must attest to the fact that he/she has no intention to apply for permanent resident status nor licensure/certification examinations in the Province of Quebec and to maintain this status for the duration of their training at McGill. This is in order to meet the Provincial Medical Manpower Policies.  Trainees who no longer require a work permit are no longer eligible to continue training under this quota.

10. Documents attesting to postdoctoral training periods (internship, residency, etc.).

11. Official copies of attestations and evaluations of all previous postgraduate training.

12. A personal statement, which clearly outlines why the applicant wishes to apply to the program.

This page was last edited on 09 February, 2012