The Annual IEHPs Summit 2025

Theme – Bridging Borders: IEHPs into Practice

Saturday, November 22, 2025
9:30 am – 1:00 pm EST
📍 YMCA of Greater Toronto, 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2V5

About the Summit

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.

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Key Program Features

Profession-specific guidance on navigating Canadian licensure pathways
Direct connections with employers and community partners
Workforce integration programs supporting IEHPs into healthcare roles
Mentorship, observership, and shadowing opportunities
Bilingual and inclusive engagement across Anglophone and Francophone IEHP streams

Speakers

Dr. Filipe Santos, MD, PhD, MScCH, FRCPC

Assistant Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto (You can just say "Assistant Professor, University of Toronto" for short) Anesthesiologist (FRCPC) Independent IMG Consultant

Dr. Filipe Nadir Caparica Santos is a Brazilian-Canadian anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, where he also serves as Simulation Lead and Fellowship Coordinator in the Department of Anesthesia at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. After completing his MD, residency training, and a PhD in Pharmacology in Brazil, Dr. Santos moved to Canada in 2017, where he pursued additional postgraduate training and earned a Master of Science in Community Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Drawing from his personal experience as an internationally trained physician, he is deeply committed to advocacy and mentorship in medical education and licensure. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2023. Since 2024, he has been actively assisting IMGs and supporting the development of equitable and transparent pathways for international medical graduates to enter the Canadian healthcare system.

Nasrin Alostaz

IEHP Nursing Content Specialist and Consultant

Nasrin is a distinguished Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) with a blend of academic excellence and professional expertise. Holding a Ph.D. in Nursing, she serves as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Athabasca University’s School of Nursing. Her work focuses on developing evidence-informed policies that support the integration of IENs into the Canadian nursing workforce and advance the healthcare system. Nasrin brings a rich multicultural perspective to her professional endeavours. With extensive experience, she is deeply invested in fostering a healthcare system that values diversity and inclusion.

Driven by her passion for supporting IENs, Nasrin is committed to addressing the systemic challenges they face when transitioning into new healthcare systems. She advocates for equitable policies and empowers IENs to succeed professionally. Since 2021, she has actively collaborated with PEGASUS Institute as an advisor, contributing to innovative initiatives aimed at helping IENs navigate their professional pathways in Canada. Her unwavering dedication stems from a firm belief in the critical role of diversity in enhancing global healthcare. By championing IENs and their contributions, Nasrin continues to lead efforts to build equitable, inclusive, and effective healthcare systems.

Houda Zrelli

Facilitatrice (en français)

Houda Zrelli est coordonnatrice de projets au Réseau Franco-Santé du Sud de l’Ontario, où elle œuvre depuis plus de trois ans à la mise en place d’initiatives favorisant l’intégration des professionnels de la santé formés à l’étranger et la promotion de l’équité en santé.

En parallèle, elle appuie le volet francophone de Pegasus Institute pour le programme destiné aux professionnels de la santé formés à l’étranger, un rôle qu’elle occupe également depuis plus de trois ans.

Formée comme infirmière, Houda a travaillé en bloc post-opératoire, une expérience qui lui permet de comprendre concrètement les défis du milieu clinique et les réalités du système de santé. Elle a aussi exercé comme agente de liaison sociocommunautaire au Centre de santé du Grand Sudbury, où elle a contribué à renforcer les liens entre les communautés et les services de santé.

Reconnue pour son leadership, son sens de la collaboration et son engagement envers l’accès équitable aux soins, Houda a notamment contribué au développement d’une formation sur le système de santé ontarien disponible sur la plateforme Accès ÉQUITÉ, reflétant sa passion pour l’innovation et l’amélioration continue en santé francophone.