This podcast includes an overview of the seven CanMEDS roles and explains why the CanMEDS Framework is important for applicants to residencies and medical schools in Canada. If you are applying to schools in the United States or abroad, these concepts are equally important, even if the terminology used may be different.

Understanding the CanMEDS Framework should be one of the first steps you take in crafting your application, including your medical school personal statement or residency personal statement, as it will allow you to highlight your competence and suitability for the medical profession. We will discuss how knowing the CanMEDS roles can bolster your application and ways you can use this Framework to stand out.