What IMGs and ITPs in Canada are saying...
Not everyone secures a match on their first attempt at CaRMS — it can be a tough journey. However, hear from these former candidates who turned challenges into triumphs, thanks to the personalized feedback and comprehensive support they received by working with me.
I am incredibly grateful for the coaching I received from Maria, my interview coach. After just three sessions with her, I noticed a remarkable shift in how I approached interview preparation. Maria’s thoughtful feedback and insightful guidance not only helped me refine my responses but also transformed the way I viewed the interview process as a whole. During our sessions, Maria took the time to deeply understand my background, goals, and the specific requirements of the Canadian Family Residency Program at McMaster University (Mount Forest). She provided invaluable feedback on how to frame my answers in a way that highlighted my strengths, experiences, and passion for the program. Her tips on how to tackle challenging questions, while maintaining authenticity and confidence, were game-changing. She also helped me recognize the importance of storytelling in interviews, ensuring I could communicate my journey and aspirations in a compelling way. What stood out the most was Maria’s ability to create a safe space for practice. She made me feel comfortable enough to make mistakes and learn from them, which was key in building my confidence. With her mentorship, I gained a clear strategy for preparation and honed the skills needed to succeed. I am thrilled to share that, thanks to Maria’s coaching, I was successfully matched to the Canadian Family Residency Program at McMaster University in Mount Forest! I truly believe that her insights played a pivotal role in my success. I can't thank her enough for her dedication, expertise, and support throughout this journey. If you're looking for an interview coach who genuinely cares about your success and helps you reach your full potential, I highly recommend Maria. She has made a lasting impact on my career and my future in medicine!
Matched 2025 McMaster University Mount Forest Family Medicine
I am incredibly grateful to Maria for her unwavering support throughout my journey. She helped me every step of the way — building my confidence, listening patiently, and dedicating so much of her time to helping me highlight my strengths. After struggling for three years, I truly could not have done it without her. She focused on every detail, practiced with me extensively, and made sure I was fully prepared. More than just a mentor, she became a true friend, always there to listen, encourage me, and help me overcome challenges and frustrations. Her dedication and belief in me made all the difference. Thank you, Maria for everything.
Matched 2025 Dalhousie Family Medicine
I have had the pleasure of knowing Maria through her collaboration with ITPO, where I volunteered. She has consistently provided exceptional services to IMG, ranging from CV reviews to interview preparation. What stands out most about Maria is her personalized approach. She truly takes the time to understand and address individual needs, never rushing the process. Her professionalism and meticulous approach made a significant difference in my CaRMS application.
Matched 2025 UBC Prince George Family Medicine
Maria helped me with my CV, personal statements and interview preparation. She helped me prepare for Carms with confidence. Maria is a natural at bringing passion and optimism to every session we had. She is an absolute delight to work with, and I recommend her services to IMGs/ ITPs. I matched to Family Medicine Western University Urban Stream.
Matched 2023 Western University Family Medicine
Just wanted to let you know that I matched to pediatrics which was my first choice. Wanted to thank you again for all your help. I could not have done it without you. Immensely grateful. I can't believe it. So many happy tears.
Matched 2023 UBC Pediatrics
It is with immense pleasure that I am writing this recommendation for Maria. Working and collaborating with Maria was a truly transformative experience, less like coaching and more like a personalized masterclass in navigating the complexities of CaRMS residency applications. Before I met Maria, well...let's just say I had 'potential', but she didn't just polish my CV/story; she turned it into a compelling narrative of my journey. What truly sets Maria apart is her uncanny perceptiveness and ability to individualize her and your approach. She possesses an incredible talent for assessing an individual's strengths and areas for growth with remarkable accuracy. She does this by 1st getting to know you - she listens, she understands where you come from, where you are, who you are and even who you can be. I was particularly impressed by her extensive knowledge of educational psychology, which provided invaluable insights into the application process. She didn't offer a one-size-fits-all strategy; instead, she meticulously tailored my application and interview preparation, making me feel genuinely seen and understood. She accurately recognized my writing style and helped me steer my storytelling into a direction that was still me but better, improved and something that held attention. She equipped me with practical skills and insights that I'll carry throughout my career. From crafting a standout CV that accurately highlighted me in a nutshell to mastering the art of interview-answering, Maria covered every base. Her constructive feedback during mock interviews was spot-on, and her ability to pinpoint areas for improvement was truly impressive. She doesn't just teach you what to say; she teaches you how to think. That creates a profound shift in your perspectives. And yes, she'll make you laugh along the way! Trust me, you don't want to miss that! 😁 Thanks to Maria, I didn't just get ready for interviews; I got ready to stand out. Highly recommend if you want to turn 'potential' into 'accepted' and experience a truly personalized, transformative and insightful (coaching) learning journey.
Matched 2025 McMaster Family Medicine
I am incredibly grateful for the coaching I received from Maria, my interview coach. After just three sessions with her, I noticed a remarkable shift in how I approached interview preparation. Maria’s thoughtful feedback and insightful guidance not only helped me refine my responses but also transformed the way I viewed the interview process as a whole. During our sessions, Maria took the time to deeply understand my background, goals, and the specific requirements of the Canadian Family Residency Program at McMaster University (Mount Forest). She provided invaluable feedback on how to frame my answers in a way that highlighted my strengths, experiences, and passion for the program. Her tips on how to tackle challenging questions, while maintaining authenticity and confidence, were game-changing. She also helped me recognize the importance of storytelling in interviews, ensuring I could communicate my journey and aspirations in a compelling way. What stood out the most was Maria’s ability to create a safe space for practice. She made me feel comfortable enough to make mistakes and learn from them, which was key in building my confidence. With her mentorship, I gained a clear strategy for preparation and honed the skills needed to succeed. I am thrilled to share that, thanks to Maria’s coaching, I was successfully matched to the Canadian Family Residency Program at McMaster University in Mount Forest! I truly believe that her insights played a pivotal role in my success. I can't thank her enough for her dedication, expertise, and support throughout this journey. If you're looking for an interview coach who genuinely cares about your success and helps you reach your full potential, I highly recommend Maria. She has made a lasting impact on my career and my future in medicine!
Matched 2025 McMaster University Mount Forest Family Medicine
I have had the pleasure of knowing Maria through her collaboration with ITPO, where I volunteered. She has consistently provided exceptional services to IMG, ranging from CV reviews to interview preparation. What stands out most about Maria is her personalized approach. She truly takes the time to understand and address individual needs, never rushing the process. Her professionalism and meticulous approach made a significant difference in my CaRMS application.
Matched 2025 UBC Prince George Family Medicine
Just wanted to let you know that I matched to pediatrics which was my first choice. Wanted to thank you again for all your help. I could not have done it without you. Immensely grateful. I can't believe it. So many happy tears.
Matched 2023 UBC Pediatrics
I am incredibly grateful to Maria for her unwavering support throughout my journey. She helped me every step of the way — building my confidence, listening patiently, and dedicating so much of her time to helping me highlight my strengths. After struggling for three years, I truly could not have done it without her. She focused on every detail, practiced with me extensively, and made sure I was fully prepared. More than just a mentor, she became a true friend, always there to listen, encourage me, and help me overcome challenges and frustrations. Her dedication and belief in me made all the difference. Thank you, Maria for everything.
Matched 2025 Dalhousie Family Medicine
Maria helped me with my CV, personal statements and interview preparation. She helped me prepare for Carms with confidence. Maria is a natural at bringing passion and optimism to every session we had. She is an absolute delight to work with, and I recommend her services to IMGs/ ITPs. I matched to Family Medicine Western University Urban Stream.
Matched 2023 Western University Family Medicine
It is with immense pleasure that I am writing this recommendation for Maria. Working and collaborating with Maria was a truly transformative experience, less like coaching and more like a personalized masterclass in navigating the complexities of CaRMS residency applications. Before I met Maria, well...let's just say I had 'potential', but she didn't just polish my CV/story; she turned it into a compelling narrative of my journey. What truly sets Maria apart is her uncanny perceptiveness and ability to individualize her and your approach. She possesses an incredible talent for assessing an individual's strengths and areas for growth with remarkable accuracy. She does this by 1st getting to know you - she listens, she understands where you come from, where you are, who you are and even who you can be. I was particularly impressed by her extensive knowledge of educational psychology, which provided invaluable insights into the application process. She didn't offer a one-size-fits-all strategy; instead, she meticulously tailored my application and interview preparation, making me feel genuinely seen and understood. She accurately recognized my writing style and helped me steer my storytelling into a direction that was still me but better, improved and something that held attention. She equipped me with practical skills and insights that I'll carry throughout my career. From crafting a standout CV that accurately highlighted me in a nutshell to mastering the art of interview-answering, Maria covered every base. Her constructive feedback during mock interviews was spot-on, and her ability to pinpoint areas for improvement was truly impressive. She doesn't just teach you what to say; she teaches you how to think. That creates a profound shift in your perspectives. And yes, she'll make you laugh along the way! Trust me, you don't want to miss that! 😁 Thanks to Maria, I didn't just get ready for interviews; I got ready to stand out. Highly recommend if you want to turn 'potential' into 'accepted' and experience a truly personalized, transformative and insightful (coaching) learning journey.
Matched 2025 McMaster Family Medicine
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