Ontario Medical Students Association (OMSA) Updates

LGBTQ2+ Inequities and Inclusion Position Papers 
Published: June 25, 2020

To view the position papers Improving Inclusion and Healthcare for LGBTQ2+ Students and Addressing Inequities Through the LGBTQ2+ Medical Curriculum which were endorsed by OMSA at the May AGM, please visit these links.

Competency-Based Medical Education Position Paper
Published: June 25, 2020

Click the link to view the position paper Implementing a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum for the Ontario Undergraduate Medical Education Programs which was endorsed by OMSA at the May AGM.

OMSA Conference Grants
Published: May 29, 2020

Did you present or will be presenting at a medical conference this year (Dec. 31st, 2019 - Dec. 31st, 2020)? If so, consider applying for the OMSA Conference Grant to receive up to $250. Expenses do not have to be over $250 to be eligible to apply.

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NORM Committee FB and Twitter Pages
​Published: May 29, 2020

The Northern Ontario and Rural Medicine (NORM) Committee at the Ontario Medical Students Association is pleased to announce the launch of Facebook and Twitter pages. These platforms aim to provide information on opportunities and resources for medical students interested in rural and Northern medicine in Ontario. They have also launched a Facebook group dedicated to information sharing amongst medical students regarding rural placements and experiences, as well as homestays. We hope these will help to minimize barriers to rural placements in the future. Please follow their pages to learn more about rural experiences and the work of their committee!

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Educational Resources from OMSA COVID-19 Education Initiative Team 
Published: May 7, 2020

Visit the link to check out some educational resources (scientific updates about COVID-19, wellness strategies, safety during volunteering, etc.) from the OMSA COVID-19 Education Initiative Team. 

OMSA Health and Human Resources (HHR) Guide
Published: May 7, 2020

Check out OMSA Education Committee's HHR Guide about specialty specific job markets in Ontario. Please contact education@omsa.ca if you have any questions or if you would like to contribute to future guides.

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OMSA Mental Health Resources
​Published: May 7, 2020

Check out OMSA Mental Health Working Group's document about mental health resources for medical students.

Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS) Updates

CFMS Position Paper on Medical Education Coverage of Homelessness Within Canadian Curricula 
Published: September 14, 2020

Click the link to check out the position paper on Medical Education Coverage of Homelessness Within Canadian Curricula.

Pan-Canadian Medical Student Perspectives on Pharmacare in Canada Position Paper 
Published: August 25, 2020

Canada is the only country that has universal healthcare, but not universal pharmacare. Clink the link to read the Pan-Canadian Medical Student Perspectives on Pharmacare in Canada Position Paper.

2019-2020 Phlebotomy Bowl
Published: August 10, 2020

Bravo to all medical students for contributing to the Phlebotomy Bowl this year and making it a huge success! In total, there were 1301 blood donations. For more details, check out the link. 

CFMS Position Paper on Support for Medical Students Experiencing Student Mistreatment
Published: August 10, 2020

Check out the CFMS Position Paper on Support for Medical Students Experiencing Student Mistreatment.

CFMS Position Paper on Workload Policies across Canadian Medical Schools
Published: July 27, 2020

Check out the CFMS Position Paper on Workload Policies across Canadian Medical Schools by clicking the link!

CFMS Position Paper on Responding to Canada's Opioid Crisis​
Published: July 27, 2020

Check out the CFMS Position Paper on Responding to Canada's Opioid Crisis by clicking the link!

CFMS Statement on their Commitment to Action on Anti-Black Racism
​Published: June 23, 2020

Check out CFMS's statement here on their commitment to action on anti-Black racism.

CFMS's 8th Member Memo​
​Published: June 23, 2020

Click the link for updates on 2021 visiting electives, R-1 match, wellness resources, and more.

CFMS's 7th Member Memo​
​Published: May 7, 2020

Check out the link for CFMS's 7th member memo about their efforts advocating about the 2021 match timeline and other areas impacted by COVID-19. More details about the decisions made are available through AFMC. 

CFMS Partnership with Lecturio
​Published: May 7, 2020

Lecturio is an easy to use educational resource for medical students. It contains video lectures on high yield material, 3D anatomy models, online quizzes, questions banks, and more. You can get a 14 day free trial. After the trial, you can subscribe with a 50% discount. Click on the link for more info. 

CFMS Partnership with Stethoscope.ca
​Published: May 7, 2020

CFMS has partnered with Stethoscope.ca to offer you a 5% discount on Littmann stethoscopes (plus 50% discount on stethoscope cases with purchase of a stethoscope) and free engravings. Click the link for more information.

CFMS Resources
​Published: May 7, 2020

For more information about CFMS's various resources (ex. interview database, electives database, discounts), please visit the link.

Other Updates

CaRMS Summer Update​
Published: August 25, 2020

Check out the link for updates about the 2020-2021 Match Cycle from the CaRMS team.

Future of Admissions in Canada Think Tan (FACTT)
​Published: August 25, 2020

Learn more about how medical schools across Canada are working towards increasing diversity among medical students to better represent and serve the general public: FACTT Proposed Strategy for Enhancing Admissions

AFMC Future of Medical Education: Consultation Report and Survey 
​Published: August 25, 2020

Before the pandemic, AFMC gathered the perspectives of educational communities across Canada via polls and surveys on three projects: Future of Medical Education Project, Postgraduate Project, and CPD Project. For more information, please view the consultation report. AFMC would also like to hear from you, especially about what you consider to be the top priorities at this time during the pandemic. Complete their survey at the link.

2021 R-1 Match Timeline
​Published: August 10, 2020

Match Day will be on Apr. 20th, 2021. Other important dates include the following: 
  • Nov. 2nd, 2020: R1 Match application opens
  • Feb. 8th, 2021: Application due date
  • Mar. 8th - Mar. 28th, 2021: National interview period
  • Apr. 20th, 2021: Match Day 1st iteration
  • May 20th, 2021: Match Day 2nd iteration

5th Issue of Learner New - AFMC
​Published: July 27, 2020

Click the link to learn more about the work of AFMC Resident Match Subcommittee, unsanctioned visiting electives, the CMA Foundation Bursary, and more. 

AFMC Statement on Racial Discrimination
​Published: July 2, 2020

On June 4th 2020, AFMC issued a statement standing against racial discrimination. To view the statement, check out the link. 

CMA Wellness Support Line 
​Published: July 2, 2020

CMA has launched the Wellness Support Line to offer bilingual 24/7 mental health support services to medical professionals including medical students. For more information, check out their link.

Healthcare Access Ontario Website
​Published: June 25, 2020

Healthcare coverage for inpatient and outpatient care is now available for uninsured patients as well. They can search for walk-in clinics via the Healthcare Access Ontario website and receive care free of charge. Use and share this resource with your colleagues.

Canadian Post-MD Education Registry
​Published: June 23, 2020

Check out the link for an infographic detailing movement of students from MD to post-MD training. The data was collected by the Canadian Post-MD Education Registry.

New Match Violations Policy for 2021 Match Cycle
​Published: June 23, 2020

A new Match Violations Policy will be in place for the 2021 match cycle. Click the link for more details.

2021 R-1 Match Cycle Data
​Published: June 23, 2020

Click the link for statistics on the 2020 R-1 match cycle.

AFMC Newsletter
​Published: June 3, 2020

Click the link to read the AFMC Newsletter. Topics include the 2021 R-1 Match, guiding principles for medical education during COVID, and more. 

Canadian Conference on Medical Education (CCME) 2021 Abstract Submission​
​Published: June 3, 2020

Abstract submission will start on June 15th, 2020. CCME encourages everyone who submitted an abstract for CCME 2020 to resubmit for CCME 2021. More information can be found at the link.

WHO-IFMSA Fact-Check Map Survey
​​Published: June 3, 2020

WHO and IFMSA are working together to reduce the amount of misinformation on COVID-19. They are gathering information on organizations, groups, and individuals who are experts in fact-checking. If you know of such initiatives, please fill out the survey at the link.

AFMC Updates about 2021 R-1 Match
​​Published: May 7, 2020

Check out this update in regards to 2021 R-1 match.