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Do you have to input it into CaRMS? Or do they ask during interviews?

When you apply for CaRMS MSM, do they ask what electives you did? I was thinking of applying to 2 specialties, so I was hoping they wouldn't know where I did electives.

For me, I think I'd be fine working outside of the GTA as long as it is within an hour from the GTA (commuting distance).

Thanks for the reply. In terms of doing GIM and picking up GI call as needed, do you know if the places you could pick up GI call are generally near the GTA (or are they in more remote areas generally)? And I feel like I would be fine working an hour or so from the GTA if needed. Do you think that would make any difference in job prospects?

No one told me anything for certain, but it sounded like it would be sluggish for at least the next 5-10 years based on what I've been hearing :/ And I haven't seen any decrease in GI spots recently. If anything, I've seen program adding spots haha

Yeah, I was thinking about that. But my only concern doing that is losing my scoping skills if I were to do predominantly CTU while waiting for a GI job to open up in the GTA

Hi guys, This post is related to one of my previous posts, regarding the poor job market in GI. I was planning on not pursuing GI anymore due to the poor job prospects. However, many people in GI have told me that I shouldn't forgo GI just because of a bad job market. My reasoning in no longer applying to GI was that in other specialties with poor job markets in the past (such as ortho), there wasn't really any improvement in job prospects, and for example in ortho, many orthograds continue to remain underemployed. I was just wondering everyone's thoughts were on not pursuing a specialty just because of the job market. And if you think the GI job market will improve significantly (i.e. with the possibility of privatization of health care in Ontario)

Thanks, that was very informative! Did you have trouble finding a job when you finished GI? And did you need to do a fellowship? And have you heard of the job market in smaller cities near the GTA, but not necessarily Toronto (i.e. Hamilton, Oakville, Mississuaga etc...). Or do you think that would be similar to Toronto?

Good advice, thanks! I think I may consider an office based IM specialty. As much as I enjoy procedures, I think location is more important to me.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Hi Everyone, I was posting to inquire if anyone had information about the GI job market? I am interested in this specialty, but am concerned about finding a job in a desirable city (Ontario or BC). I've heard mixed things regarding the job market, so thought I would post here. Thanks!

Result: Accepted! Time Stamp: May 9th 2017 wGPA: 3.95 CASPER: Prepared extensively for two months. Felt great about the test. ECs: Some research, volunteering, club leadership activities, working with vulnerable populations etc. Interview: Felt my interview went great and that I connected well with the panel. Geography: IP Ended up posting this pretty late, but I'm really glad to have been accepted to UOttawa for medicine, and I look forward to seeing everyone there next year!!

Congrats!!!!!!! Did they call you or email you?

Waitlist How do you know if you are good waitlist or bad waitlist?

3.85 GPA, 127 CARS, Strong Letters. Any thoughts on my chances?