Table 1.

Codified qualitative comments by program directors.

Number	Full Comment	Coded
1	A useful MSPR that actually give you a sense of an applicant's performance in medical school (that was consistent across universities) would be the most useful addition to an application give that it is impossible to have all students complete electives at your institution so you can get to know them better.	MRSP
2	Some of my answers reflect the lack of trust I put in self report. For example, if one tells me on their personal letter that they are SPECIFICALLY interested in attending my program it is rarely honest.	Honest applicant
3	Dean's letters provide no value for CaRMS.	MRSP
4	The CanMEDS criteria are components of certification that programs must sign off at the completion of a residency, so I am not sure that this section adds to medical students.	CANMeds
5	We're mulling about how best to improve our program. MRSP removing may be one.	MRSP
6	We find that the Dean's letter and reference letters are generally not useful and they do not allow us to distinguish between candidates. All are overwhelmingly positive.	MRSP