Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada
(IEHPs-CAN)
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Upcoming Events
The Annual IEHPs Summit 2025
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Toronto, ON
The Annual IEHPs Summit by Pegasus Institute is a national program supporting internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) as they transition into the Canadian healthcare workforce.
This year’s summit focuses on workforce integration through licensure, mentorship, and sector collaboration — bringing together IEHPs, employers, and community partners.
Most Recent Events
IEHP Pre-Conference Event: Bridging Careers, Embracing Diversity
Pre-Conference Session
As part of the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference (IRMHC), this session focused on supporting refugee and internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in building meaningful careers in Canada.
Through dialogue and mentorship, IEHPs, service providers, and sector leaders explored integration challenges, shared practical tools, and discussed equitable access to the healthcare workforce.
Date: June 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM ADT
Location: ISANS, Mumford Professional Building, 6960 Mumford Rd Suite 2120, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Zoom)
Hosted by: PEGASUS Institute
In partnership with: ISANS & the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF)
Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom)
In Collaboration With:
ISANS, PCPI, OCISO, and CREMCV
In Partnership With:
The Canadian Medical Foundation
Discussion Highlights:
- Accessible healthcare bridging programs for IEHPs across provinces
- National, IEHP-focused language training
- Exam prep and integration support for internationally educated nurses
- Employment and profession-specific resources
- Francophone IEHP support and mentorship in Montréal
IEHP-CAN : First Stop Shop
Pathways to Practice
Learn about the Canadian healthcare system, licensing, and career options.
Learn and Connect
Find events and educational tools that meet your needs.
Explore Resources
Benefit from resources that meet the specific needs of IEHPs, acknowledging language barriers, displacement, and economic vulnerabilities.
Find a Mentor
Get individual support from an experienced healthcare professional through one of our Mentorship initiatives.
Moments That Matter!
The IEHP Potluck was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Waterloo Park, bringing people together to create a supportive community.
Peer Leader Nausheen Lakahani and her group after a 2-hour MCC QE1 examination prep-class