{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CaRMS: Tips from an Emergency Medicine Program Director","description":"The CaRMS deadline is just around the corner. We\u2019ve got you covered!&amp;nbsp; In this episode of Specialty Caf\u00e9, Dr. Kaif Pardhan, FRCPC, Program Director for Emergency Medicine at the University of Toronto, joins host Mark Garabedian to share insider advice straight from the selection side of the process. Whether you\u2019re finalizing your CaRMS application or planning ahead for next year, this conversation shares practical guidance for every stage of your journey. Dr. Pardhan gives great insight into what programs look for in a strong personal letter, how to approach attendings for reference letters, what your CV really communicates, and how to show who you are as a candidate. He also shares helpful strategies for ranking programs and getting ready for interviews (they come sooner than you think!). Key takeaway: Every applicant\u2019s story is unique... and diversity is what makes a residency program thrive. For more interview insights, check out CanadiEM\u2019s CaRMS interview tips. If you particpate in a Royal College accredited residency, don't forget to join as a Resident Affiliate. It\u2019s free, and you can start claiming MOC credits right away.&amp;nbsp;Click here to learn more. ","author_name":"Specialty Caf\u00e9","author_url":"https:\/\/www.royalcollege.ca\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38996450\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195346890"}