Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada

Welcome to the IEHPs in Canada website

The go-to resource for Internationally educated Healthcare Professionals in Canada looking to obtain their license and explore other pathways and job opportunities

Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program provides invaluable support throughout the licensing process

We're here to support

Whether you’re seeking guidance on licensing requirements, pathways for International Medical Graduates, or other pathways, we’ve got you covered.

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Midwife

Dentist

Pharmacist

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

Website: www.rimax.ca

📅 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.