Postgraduate Elective Training

As a postgraduate medical learner, you may apply for an elective rotation at the University of Toronto (U of T) to support your training. Elective appointments at the University of Toronto are contingent on learners being in good standing at their home institution, have a clear Vulnerable Sector Screen/Check (level 3), and meet all registration requirements in advance of their start date.

If your home institution has an Inter-Institution Affiliation Agreement (IIAA) with U of T, you may also apply to be eligible to complete required training through that agreement. IIAAs are formal arrangements between U of T and other medical schools to support rotations by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Please be advised of the important notes and message boxes below.

Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents training within Canada must apply to the PGME Electives Online System at least 3 months before the elective start date, while those training outside of Canada must apply 5 to 6 months in advance.

If you are applying under an IIAA, please select Learners who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents below (option on the left).

Select Your Legal or Work Permit Status to view Elective Details:

Learners who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents

If you are applying under an IIAA, please select this option.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents training within Canada must apply to the PGME Electives Online System at least 3 months before the elective start date, while those training outside of Canada must apply 5 to 6 months in advance.

Learners who currently hold a valid Ontario Work Permit or require an Ontario Work Permit

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Learner with a valid Ontario work permit: Apply at least 3 months (90 days) before the elective start date.
Learners requiring an Ontario work permit: Apply 4–6 months (120–180 days) in advance of the elective start date.