Once a year learners may apply for an internal program transfer with an effective start date of July 1.
 
To be considered for an internal transfer a learner must: 

• complete and submit the Request for Transfer and Authorization of Release forms to the PGME office by January 31;
• meet with the PGME Associate Dean; and
• provide PGME with written approval from the Department of Health and Community Services if they are currently in a position with a Return-of-Service contract.

Note, requests to move from one stream to another within the same program does not qualify as an internal program transfer. 

All transfer requests are held in confidence, and applicants are free to withdraw their application after the deadline. 

Overall funding for residency positions is based on a number of factors, including the duration of training programs to which learners are matched; therefore, there are financial limitations on transfers to other programs.

In consultation with the Department Health and respective programs directors, requests are approved or denied based on applicant suitability, program training capacity, and available funding - programs are under no obligation to accept transfers.

Additional details are available in the Program Transfer policy.