Vacant Residency Spots in Canada: Where are they published?

[Knightmd]

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Where do Canadian programs post their vacant PGY2-5 spots? So if a resident decides to quit his surgery program, where would I find out about it? I'm a prelim (i.e. PGY1) Canadian resident in the US and am fully eligible for advanced spots in Canada, but I have no idea where they would be posted. Thanks.

 

[DocHunterCanada]

Hi Knightmd

Did you ever find a link or number to call for vacant residency spots?

Thanks!

 

[Knightmd]

Nope. I just awkwardly email programs after the second iteration is over.

 

[jnuts]

I'd make yourself known to program directors by email in advance of the post-match. Actually, do it any time of year. If there's a vacancy a program will want o try to fill it ASAP. Mid year hires aren't unheard of.

The absolute best is if an MD known to the program writes in for you. Much lower chance of getting ignored.