OpenFieldFRCPC Emergency Medicine Specialist Residency Program
Five-year Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited residency training emergency physicians in acute trauma, toxicology, EMS medical direction, and clinical research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MD degree from an LCME/CACMS accredited medical school.
- English language proficiency
- Not required for Canadian graduates; IELTS 7.5 for IMG pathway.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- MCCQE Part 1 pass required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Medical school performance record (MSPR), CV, and personal letter.
- Recommendation letters
- Three structured reference letters via CaRMS.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Alberta Medical Association resident salary scale starting at CAD $68,000 to CAD $89,000 annually
- Application fee
- CaRMS registration fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full clinical tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta Hospital - Division of Emergency Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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