Selection Criteria
For full information regarding our file review and selection process, please see our information on the CaRMS website, which is updated annually.
As outlined by the file review process we evaluate candidates’ personal statement, scholarly activity, life experience, ability to demonstrate social accountability and reference letters. This is evaluated based on our Mission, Vision and Values (see Program Overview).
We value different applicants and strive for diversity in all aspects of our program, community involvement and education. We hope to see meaningful commitments and do not require quantity of activities but value quality and passion in these pursuits. We hope to see aspects of humanity, integrity, collaboration with leadership in difference capacities appreciated.
We do NOT require onsite electives or research, but enthusiasm to engage in academic emergency medicine and lifelong learning. If you are here for an EM or non-Emergency Medicine elective please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Student Liaison if you have questions about your time here, or the program itself (westernemergmed@gmail.com).
We strive to be an engaged, supportive environment that hold each other accountable while we build towards excellence as a group and individuals.
