The CaRMS match is a comparison using a computer program of applicants' ranked choices of programs with program directors' ranked choices of candidates. Each registrant submits a list of preferred programs, while each program director submits a list of preferred candidates. More detailed information on how the process works is available, along with examples. The results of the matching process are released by mail to applicants and program directors in March.
All rankings submitted by applicants and programs are confidential.
Applicants who remain unmatched after the first iteration of the match are eligible to be registered in the second iteration at no charge. However, applications to the second iteration programs must be resubmitted when the positions available are announced.