A high school requirement for medical residency: assessing Ontario’s international medical graduate policy change

Key Points

• This new eligibility criterion affects international medical graduates, restricting their access to residency programs.
• Starting with the 2026 CaRMS cycle, only those who attended an Ontario high school for at least two years qualify.
• The policy change was implemented by Ontario's Ministry of Health to ensure local educational ties for residency candidates.
• This shift highlights the potential impact on international medical graduates seeking residency in Ontario, suggesting regional priorities.