Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada
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Upcoming Events
Residency Match Pathways: Insights from IMGs Who Matched in Canada and the U.S.
Join us for an interactive webinar where recently matched medical residents will share their personal journeys through the CaRMS (Canadian Residency Matching Service) and ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service – U.S.) systems.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
What you’ll learn:
✅ What worked for them—and what didn’t
✅ The barriers they faced as International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
✅ How they successfully navigated complex match systems
This session will also cover practical strategies for:
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Strengthening your resume and personal statement
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Building a competitive applicant profile
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Finding observerships and preparing for exams
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Maximizing your chances of matching in Canada or the U.S.
Who Should Attend:
IMGs across Canada who are preparing to apply for medical residency programs.
For inquiries, contact:
[email protected]
Recording of Hybrid Events
HYBRID SEMINAR & HEALTHCARE JOB FAIR
Held on: Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm EST
Recording of Virtual Events
Elevate Your Communication Skills
(FREE English Language Training for IEHPs in collaboration with Niagara College Canada)
Our Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) session, tailored for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) in Ontario, took place successfully.
Speaker: Kate Agar – MEd, HBA (English Major), OCT, OCELT
This session covered:
✔️ Building Interpersonal Communication Skills in Healthcare
- Active Listening
- Building Trust and Rapport
- Handling Difficult Conversations
✔️ OSLT Program Information and Eligibility
Event Details:
📅 Date: March 14, 2025
🕧 Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
For more details, email: [email protected]
Exploring Alternative Careers in Healthcare for IEHPs
We hosted an insightful mentorship session designed for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs). This session covered:
✔️ Alternative healthcare career options for IEHPs
✔️ Roles that support licensure and health system orientation
✔️ Career pathway guidance and professional development opportunities
✔️ An interactive Q&A session with the facilitator
Speaker: Mihai Csaki, MD (non-practising), MCATD
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
📧 For more information: [email protected]
LAUNCH OF THE FRANCOPHONE CHAPTER OF THE IEHP PROJECT
PEGASUS Institute invited attendees to the launch of the Francophone chapter of the IEHP project. The purpose of this event was to present the project and to invite anyone interested in joining the network as a mentor, mentee, or supporter of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in their efforts to practice in Canada.
One aspect of the project was the provision of resources and opportunities for IEHPs. The event featured the participation of SÉO, who presented the CarriElles Santé project, aimed at French-speaking and bilingual newcomers who were internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsored by:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
Speakers:
- Burcu Suer – CarriElles Santé Project Coordinator
- Siham Chakrouni – CarriElles Santé Project Supervisor
For more information, email-us at [email protected]
We’re Thrilled to Announce Our Big Win!
Pegasus Institute has been awarded the Best Nonprofit Employer – Volunteer Program (Under 20 Staff) by Charity Village!
This incredible recognition celebrates the hard work and dedication of our team and volunteers, whose efforts continue to drive meaningful change and impactful initiatives in the nonprofit sector.
✨ Celebrate with us and learn more by checking out the announcement here
The IEHP Potluck was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Waterloo Park, bringing people together to create a supportive community.
