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Speaking notes - Advocacy inquiries re: integrity of match process in line with prejudices

1. Acknowledgment of the Situation

  • '’We understand the gravity of this situation, we want to express our sincere empathy to those affected by this.’

2. Highlight CaRMS’s responsibility and accountability

  • ‘’CaRMS’ role in the residency match process is to provide a fair, objective application and matching service for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada.’’
  • ‘’Decisions regarding the policies governing the match (including eligibility and number of positions) are made by provincial bodies in conjunction with faculties of medicine.’'
  • ‘’Decisions regarding applicant selection are made by the participating faculties of medicine.’’

3. Highlight what CaRMS is doing about this issue.

  • ‘’ Protecting the integrity of the match is of the utmost importance to CaRMS, the AFMC and medical schools’’.
  • ‘’ The AFMC has released a statement reinforcing strategies for an equitable and unbiased resident match for all applicants that can be accessed on AFMC website''.
  • ''We appreciate your inquiry, but at this time, we have no further comment on this matter. Thank you for your understanding''.

4. Media Inquiries