Applications must be submitted online through uoCampus. Note that there are 2 steps to this process and your application is not considered complete until all your documents are submitted. Documents must be uploaded between May 1st and August 22nd for a start date of the following July. 

Please refer to our FAQ for helpful information on the application process.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admissible for a residency position, you must meet the following criteria:

• have a medical degree from an accredited institution listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools confirming school is recognized in Canada (Sponsor Notes tab);
• written and passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part I;
• be officially sponsored by a funding source from country of origin;
• have successfully completed an English proficiency test, if applicable. See requirements below.

*Language Requirements:

Must provide proof of English language proficiency through ONE of the following:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic with a minimum score of 7 in each component, OR;
• TOEFL-iBT; passing score of 93, including a minimum score of 24 on the speaking section, OR;
• Occupational English Test (OET)-Medicine with a minimum grade of B in each component, OR;
• Candidates for whom their primary and secondary, medical school or specialty education was conducted in English, proof must be attached to application, OR;
• World Directory of Medical Schools Language Option – If the instruction and the language of patient care at the undergraduate medical school was conducted completely in English, then a candidate can submit a copy or printout of the World Directory of Medical Schools website (Program Details tab) listing the medical school which clearly states that the language of instruction is English.

Applicants must be able to communicate proficiently in the language of instruction and patient care of the training site. 

How to apply

If you have not attended or applied to uOttawa previously, you need to create an account via the  uoCampus admissions portal.

The application process is done entirely online in 2 steps.

1. You will first be required to create an account in the uoCampus admissions portal. Once an account has been created, you will be able to start a new admission application by entering your personal information and selecting the program you are interested in applying to. Note if you want to apply to two programs, you will be required to submit the application twice.
2. Once you have submitted your admission application, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa with login instructions to complete your application via uoZone. Please note that it may take a few days, after you submit your application, to receive the email. Once you have successfully logged in, you must go in the "Applications" section to have access to the uoDoc: Upload Admissions Documents, where you will be able to upload your documents

If you already have a uoZone account, you can skip the first step and apply directly in uoZone by clicking on the Applications tab and then selecting Medicine Application (PGME).

For more information on how to apply, watch our International Applicant Video and/or review our step-by-step PGME Applicants Quick Reference Guide.

**Applicants from Kuwait, interested in a Specialty program (PGY1 position), must apply via Kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations (KIMS). You are NOT to apply through the uoCampus admission portal as your sponsor will send your application directly to us.

**Applicants from Saudi Arabia must also submit an application with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau. When uploading your documents to uoCampus, under proof of sponsorship, please upload a document with a message “Will be sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau”.

Required Documents for Application

Documents required in the application for residency are:

• Proof of sponsorship
• Personal statement
• CV
• Copy of medical degree (including original and English translation)
• Copy of medical transcripts (including original and English translation)
• Copy of MCCQE Part 1
• Proof of English proficiency
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.

Residency Programs Accepting Applications

Specialty programs accepting applications:

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiac Surgery
• Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Emergency Medicine
• General Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Neurosurgery
• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Radiation Oncology
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery

If admitted in a specialty program, all international residents must undergo a Pre-Entry Assessment Program of twelve (12) weeks prior to the commencement of the residency training (from July 1st to September 22nd).

Subspecialty programs accepting applications. Note that if you are applying to a subspecialty residency position, you must have successfully completed the related core specialty training in Canada or the United States. If you have not, you are required to apply for a fellowship position. See section below for information on fellowship programs. 

• Adult Cardiology
• Adult Critical Care Medicine
• Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Adult Gastroenterology
• Adult Hematology
• Adult Nephrology
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Colorectal Surgery
• Family Medicine Enhanced Skills (Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine)
• Family Medicine Enhanced Skills (Sport and Exercise Medicine)
• Family Medicine Enhanced Skills (Women's Health)
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Geriatric Medicine
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (positions starting July 2027 only)
• Neuroradiology (positions starting July 2027 only)
• Pain Medicine
• Pediatric Critical Care
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Pediatric Radiology (positions starting July 2027 only)
• Respirology
• Rheumatology
• Thoracic Surgery

Should you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Applications must be submitted online through uoCampus. Note that there are 2 steps to this process and your application is not considered complete until all your documents are submitted. Documents must be uploaded between May 1st and September 30th for a start date of the following July, with the exception of the Anesthesiology fellowships. The Anesthesiology program accepts applications between January 1st and June 30th and Pediatric Anesthesiology, between January 1st and April 1st. Please note that applications received by mail, email or fax are no longer accepted. See below for a list of fellowship programs currently accepting applications.

Please refer to our FAQ for helpful information on the application process.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admissible for a fellowship position, you must meet the following criteria:

• have a medical degree from an accredited institution listed in the World Directory of Medical School confirming school is recognized in Canada (Sponsor Notes tab);
• have successfully completed a specialty program before the beginning of the fellowship;
• be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or another recognized international certification board (organization outside of Canada and the United States that certifies medical specialists), or at a minimum, have completed a residency program and be admissible to take the Royal College, CFPC or USA certification exams;
• have successfully completed an English proficiency test, if applicable. See requirements below.

*Language Requirements:

Must provide proof of English language proficiency through ONE of the following:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Academic with a minimum score of 7 in each component, OR;
• TOEFL-iBT; passing score of 93, including a minimum score of 24 on the speaking section, OR;
• Occupational English Test (OET)-Medicine with a minimum grade of B in each component, OR;
• Candidates for whom their primary and secondary, medical school or specialty education was conducted in English, proof must be attached to application, OR;
• World Directory of Medical Schools Language Option – If the instruction and the language of patient care at the undergraduate medical school was conducted completely in English, then a candidate can submit a copy or printout of the World Directory of Medical Schools website (Program Details tab) listing the medical school which clearly states that the language of instruction is English.

Applicants must be able to communicate proficiently in the language of instruction and patient care of the training site.

Note that you may apply only to a Clinical Fellowship in the same discipline (or subdiscipline) in which you are recognized as a specialist.

How to apply

If you have not attended or applied to uOttawa previously, you need to create an account via the  uoCampus admissions portal.

The application process is done entirely online in 2 steps.

1. You will first be required to create an account in the uoCampus admissions portal. Once an account has been created, you will be able to start a new admission application by entering your personal information and selecting the program you are interested in applying to. Note if you want to apply to two programs, you will be required to submit the application twice.

2. Once you have submitted your admission application, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa with login instructions to complete your application via uoZone. Please note that it may take a few days, after you submit your application, to receive the email. Once you have successfully logged in, you must go in the "Applications" section to have access to the uoDoc: Upload Admissions Documents, where you will be able to upload your documents

If you already have a uoZone account, you can skip the first step and apply directly in uoZone by clicking on the Applications tab and then selecting Medicine Application (PGME).

For more information on how to apply, watch our International Applicant Video and/or review our step-by-step PGME Applicants Quick Reference Guide.

***Applicants from Saudi Arabia must also submit an application with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau. When uploading your documents to uoCampus, under proof of sponsorship, please upload a document with a message “Will be sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau”.

Required Documents for Application

Documents required in the application for fellowships are:

• Personal statement
• CV
• Copy of medical degree (including original and English translation)
• Copy of specialty degree (including original and English translation) in the specialty or sub-specialty sought
• Proof of English proficiency
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Proof of sponsorship, if applicable

Fellowship programs accepting applications

Below are fellowship programs accepting applications from International Medical Graduates.

Adult Cardiology

• Adult Cardiac Electrophysiology (AFC)
• Adult Cardiac Imaging (Cardiac CT, Cardiac MR, PET and Nuclear Cardiology)
• Adult Cardiac Sarcoidosis
• Adult Echocardiography (AFC)
• Adult Interventional Cardiology (AFC)
• Advanced Adult Clinical Cardiology
• Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Rare Cardiac Conditions
• Valvular Heart Diseases

Adult Critical Care Medicine

• Adult Critical Care Medicine (Subspecialty Program)

Adult Endocrinology & Metabolism

• Bariatric Medicine
• Pituitary
• Thyroid Diseases and Thyroid Oncology

Adult Gastroenterology

• Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
• Hepatology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Adult Nephrology

• Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
• Critical Care Nephrology
• General Nephrology (Subspecialty Program)
• Glomerulonephritis
• Home Dialysis
• Renal Hypertension
• Solid Organ Transplantation (AFC)

Adult Neurology

• Adult Neuromuscular/EMG
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

Adult Respirology (Deadline to apply is August 31^st)

• Interventional Pulmonology
• Neuro-Respiratory Care, Canadian Alternatives in Noninvasive Ventilation (CANVent)
• Obstructive Lung Disease and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Sleep Disorder Medicine (AFC)

Adult Rheumatology

• Advanced Rheumatology
• General Rheumatology (Subspecialty Program)
• Inflammatory Arthritis
• Spondyloarthritis/Psoriatic Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Systemic Sclerosis

Anesthesiology (Deadline to apply is June 30^th)

• Acute Pain Management
• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Applied Pharmacology & Clinical Anesthesia
• Cardiac Anesthesia
• Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Global Health
• Neurosurgical Anesthesia
• Obstetrical Anesthesia
• Perioperative Medicine
• Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound
• Regional Anesthesia
• Research and Clinical Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
• Simulation and Medical Education
• Thoracic Anesthesia
• Vascular Anesthesia and Perioperative Hemodynamic Echocardiography

Cardiac Surgery

• Cardiac Surgery

Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CiMED)

• Research Fellowship in Medical Education
• Research Fellowship in Medical Education with Simulation

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Subspecialty Program) 

Colorectal Surgery

• Colorectal Surgery (Subspecialty Program)

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology

• Breast Pathology
• Gynecological Pathology
• Lymphoma/Hematopathology
• Surgical Pathology

Diagnostic Radiology (For positions starting July 2027)

• Abdominal Imaging
• Breast Imaging
• Cardiac Imaging
• Cardio-thoracic Imaging
• Diagnostic and Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Emergency-trauma Imaging                   
• Interventional Neuroradiology
• Interventional Radiology
• Thoracic Imaging

Emergency Medicine

• Acute Care Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) (AFC)
• Clinical Emergency Medicine
• Medical Education
• Prehospital & Transport Medicine (AFC)

Family Medicine/Enhanced Skills

• Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine (Subspecialty Program)
• Sport and Exercise Medicine (Subspecialty Program)
• Women's Health (Subspecialty Program)

Forensic Psychiatry

• Forensic Psychiatry (Subspecialty Program)

Geriatric Medicine

• Geriatric Medicine (Subspecialty Program)

Geriatric Psychiatry

• Geriatric Psychiatry (Subspecialty Program)

Gynecologic Oncology

• Gynecologic Oncology (Subspecialty Program)

Hematology

• Adult Hematology (Subspecialty Program)
• Adult Thrombosis Medicine (AFC)
• Leukemia
• Plasma Cell Disorders
• Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Subspecialty Program)

Medical Oncology

• Medical Oncology (Subspecialty Program)

Neonatal Perinatal Medicine

• Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (Subspecialty Program, for positions starting July 2027 only)
• Neonatal Follow-Up and Development
• Neonatal Hemodynamics and Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography (AFC)
• Neonatal Transport Medicine

Neuroradiology (For positions starting July 2027)

• Neuroradiology (Subspecialty Program)

Neurosurgery

• Endovascular Neurosurgery
• Functional Cranial and Spine Surgery
• Interventional Neuroradiology
• Neurosurgical Oncology  
• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Skull Base Surgery
• Spine Surgery

Nuclear Medicine

• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Ophthalmology

• Cornea
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Retina
• Uveitis

Orthopedic Surgery

• Adult Joint Reconstruction & Periprosthetic Joint Infection
• Comprehensive Knee Preservation and Reconstruction
• Foot and Ankle/Lower Extremity Reconstruction
• Hand and Wrist Surgery
• Hip Preservation
• Musculoskeletal Oncology and Reconstruction
• Orthopedic Trauma
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Spine Orthopedic Surgery
• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Upper Extremity

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

• Advanced Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Advanced Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction
• Neurotology, Dizziness and Vestibular Disorders

Pain Medicine

• Pain Medicine (Subspecialty Program)

Palliative Medicine

• International Palliative Care

Pediatric Critical Care

• Pediatric Critical Care (Subspecialty Program)

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Subspecialty Program)
• Point of Care Ultrasound

Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism

• Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism (Subspecialty Program)
• Pediatric Genetic and Metabolic Bone Disorder

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Subspecialty Program)

Pediatric Neurology

• Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurophysiology

Pediatric Radiology (For positions starting July 2027)

• Pediatric Radiology (Subspecialty Program)

Pediatric Surgery

• Clinical Research Fellowship

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Wound Care

Plastic Surgery

• Breast Reconstruction and Oncoplastic

Psychiatry

• Child and Family Psychotherapy
• Eating Disorders
• Early Intervention in First Episode Psychosis
• Interventional Psychiatry
• Mood Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Radiation Oncology

• Cancers of the Head and Neck
• CNS/Spine
• Gastrointestinal and Palliative Radiation Oncology
• Genitourinary Radiation Oncology
• Radiation Oncology, Genitourinary and CNS Radiotherapy/Radiosurgery
• Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiation (SABR)
• Stereotactic Radiotherapy/Genitourinary/Lung Oncology

Urology

• Functional and Reconstructive Urology
• Men's Health
• Pediatric Urology
• Solid Organ Transplantation (AFC)
• Urologic Oncology

Vascular Surgery

• Limb Preservation

There is a three-year limit of licensure for all clinical fellowships. Please note that a clinical fellowship does not lead to any type of Canadian certification.

If admitted, all internationally trained Clinical Fellows must undergo a Pre Entry Assessment Program of four (4) to twelve (12) weeks prior to the commencement of their fellowship program.

Should you have any questions, please email [email protected].