Visiting Electives

Visiting electives in RCPSC and CFPC specialty and subspecialty programs are available, depending on program capacity and Program Director approval.

Electives are available to both trainees who are enrolled in Canadian training programs accredited by the RCPSC or CFPC and trainees enrolled in training programs outside Canada.

The application process should start 4 to 6 months before the desired start date, as registration requirements can take up to 2 months. Lack of sufficient lead time may result in cancellation.

Please note: For International Medical Graduates (IMGs), the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has waived the medical degree source verification requirement through physicansapply.ca for electives up to 3 months. This waiver is granted once; for future electives or extensions beyond 3 months, source verification will be required.