GENERAL CRITERIA

•     Graduate from an accredited medical school

•     Must either be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status

•     Must be very fluent in spoken and written English with excellent communication skills.

•     Has never had disciplinary action from a medical regulatory authority.

•     International medical school graduates, must not have more than three (3) years since either medical school graduation or active clinical practice.

•     Reference letters must be dated no later than one year from time of receipt. 

•     Maturity, empathy and sensitivity to women's issues

•     Above average academic record

•     A proven interest in Obstetrics/Gynecology as demonstrated by electives in our specialty or related specialties.

•     At least one reference from an academic specialist in Ob/Gyn

•     An established connection with the province of Manitoba.  An elective in Manitoba is strongly encouraged.

PERSONAL LETTER

A personal letter is required.  The letter should include the applicant’s background, perceived strengths and weaknesses, interests in obstetrics and gynecology, future plans and expectations of the residency program.

REFERENCE LETTERS

Three letters of reference are required and must be submitted to CaRMS.  These must be from attending physicians or a senior resident.

INTERVIEWS

All applications will be reviewed and applicants who are short-listed will be offered interviews.  Two panels of clinicians and residents will interview those applicants who are short-listed.  As much as possible, we will be flexible in offering times for interviews.  As we are coordinating with other programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, we shall be offering interviews over a two-day period.  Please see the CaRMS site for the timetable. 

Discussions during the interview will include general information, the candidate's interest in obstetrics and gynecology, and methods of coping with stress.  Opportunities will be given to the candidate to ask questions.  A tour of the facility will be arranged. A social evening is planned for interviewees and residents.

SELECTION POLICY

The Selection Committee will rank the candidates, using the personal letter, academic record, letters of reference, interview and personal experience.  This rank order will be submitted to CaRMS.