Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada

A program by PEGASUS Institute in partnership with the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF)

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

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Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program provides invaluable support throughout the licensing process

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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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Upcoming Events

The Annual IEHPs Summit 2025

Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location: Toronto, ON

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IRMHC
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IEHP Pre-Conference Event: Bridging Careers, Embracing Diversity

This special pre-conference session—part of the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference (IRMHC)—focused on supporting refugee and internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) on their path to meaningful careers in Canada.

Through collaborative dialogue and a spotlight on mentorship, the session brought together IEHPs, service providers, and sector leaders to explore integration challenges, share practical tools, and discuss solutions for equitable healthcare workforce access.

Date: June 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM ADT
Location: Immigrant Services Association Of Nova Scotia (ISANS): Mumford Professional Building, 6960 Mumford Rd Suite 2120, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1

Hybrid: In-person & Zoom

Hosted by Pegasus Institute
In partnership with ISANS & the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF)
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Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada

Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Location: Online via Zoom

In Collaboration with:

  • ISANS (Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia)

  • PCPI (Progress Career Planning Institute)

  • OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization)

  • CREMCV (Club de recherche d’emploi Montréal Centre-Ville)

In Partnership With:
The Canadian Medical Foundation

What we discussed:

  • Healthcare bridging programs that were accessible to IEHPs in different provinces

  • National language training programs that were tailored to IEHPs

  • Exam preparation and integration support that was provided for internationally educated nurses across Canada

  • Employment programs and profession-specific resources that were available

  • Support services and mentorship that were offered for Francophone IEHPs in Montréal

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Moments That Matter!

Peer Leader Nausheen Lakahani and her group after a 2-hour MCC QE1 examination prep-class

The IEHP Potluck was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Waterloo Park, bringing people together to create a supportive community.