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CaRMS: Insider Advice from an Emergency Medicine Program Director | REWIND
Episode 14
Tuesday, 27 October, 2026
The CaRMS deadline is just around the corner, and we're bringing back one of our most valuable CaRMS conversations. Originally published last year, this REWIND episode remains as relevant as ever. In this episode of Specialty Café, Kaif Pardhan, MD, FRCPC, Program Director for Emergency Medicine at the University of Toronto, joins host Mark Garabedian (now an MD - PGY1 in Orthopedic Surgery) to share insider advice straight from the selection side of the residency application process. Whether you're putting the finishing touches on your CaRMS application or planning ahead for a future match cycle, the guidance in this episode still holds true. Dr. Pardhan offers practical insight into what programs look for in a strong personal letter, how to approach staff for reference letters, what your CV really communicates, and how to highlight what makes you unique as a candidate. He also shares strategies for ranking programs and preparing for interviews, which arrive sooner than many applicants expect. Key takeaway: Every applicant's story is unique. Diverse experiences and perspectives help residency programs thrive. More questions about CaRMS? Check out the many resources available on the CaRMS website. If you're participating in a Royal College accredited residency, don't forget to join as a Resident Affiliate. It's free and you can start claiming MOC credits right away. More information is available on the Royal College's website. Specialty Café REWIND episodes revisit some of our most popular and enduring conversations. While this episode was originally released last year, the advice and perspectives shared remain highly applicable for today's CaRMS applicants.
