Questions about "+1" programs after FM residency

[blueskyguy]

Hello all,

I have a few questions regarding "+1" programs following a FM residency. When you apply for "+1" programs, can you only apply once? Or, can you apply multiple times? What happens if you fail to get into one of these programs? Are you allowed to keep applying every year if you choose to?

Also, I understand there are a number of different "+1" programs (as outlined here: https://www.cfpc.ca/CAC/). How does it work if I want to apply to multiple different "+1" programs? Like say I want to apply to EM as well as Addiction Medicine, does the application program allow me to do this?

Any clarification on these topics would be much appreciated.

 

[The Bunny]

The +1 EM program is through a CARMs match. Many programs will only consider applicants that are finishing their fam med residency the year they apply so you will not qualify if you try again later. Other +1 programs you apply directly to the school. There is no match.