CaRMS Match Results

National Snapshot

Unfilled by Province

Family medicine has seen growing momentum over the past three years, with a total increase in the number of positions filled. We are proud to welcome the 1,603 first iteration CaRMS matched candidates. They will join family medicine residents who are on track to become family physicians, providing high-quality, comprehensive care.

Across Canada, significant efforts have been made to better value family medicine and to increase both the number of training positions and the proportion of those positions that are filled. It has been encouraging to see growing momentum in recent years, with an overall increase in the number of filled positions in the specialty. As the number of family medicine trainees increases, it is essential that governments invest in expanded training infrastructure to support more learners.

While the CFPC is pleased to see this positive national momentum, the overall picture may obscure important regional variations. Unfortunately, the results in Québec are particularly concerning. The 2025 political crisis surrounding Bill 106 and the now-suspended Bill 2 exacerbated an ongoing trend of government actions that devalue family medicine. These events almost certainly had a negative impact on how medical students ranked the specialty, as reflected by a 50% increase in unfilled positions.

Now, more than ever, governments need to ensure an appealing and sustainable professional experience for future family physicians by addressing:

• Fair and competitive remuneration that recognizes the unique expertise of family doctors and the complexity of family medicine
• Reduced administrative burden that allows physicians to focus on patient care
• A family physician-led team-based approach to primary care, as per the Patient’s Medical Home vision

The CFPC is committed to championing family physician excellence. We continue to highlight the indispensable role of family physicians and support medical students in understanding the breadth of the profession and the foundational role family physicians play in Canada’s health care system.

National Snapshot