Bridging Programs:
While these are not a pathway for licensing as a physician, they can help with resources, networking, exam resources and preparations, job opportunities in related healthcare sectors, and learning about the Canadian healthcare system.
Ontario:
The Chang School of Continuing Education, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Ontario
Internationally Trained Health Professionals (ITHP) bridging program (formerly ITMD – Internationally Trained Medical Doctors program)
This opportunity helps learners attain non-licensed healthcare employment in areas such as health research, health informatics, data analysis, and health administration (alternative careers in healthcare).
To learn more about admission criteria, visit:
JVS Toronto ISAGE International Skills Applied for Geriatrics
The program will support internationally trained healthcare professionals who are interested in the field of Geriatrics.
Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF)
This Bridge Training Program aims to enhance the employment and educational position of internationally trained physicians to equip them for employment within the healthcare ecosystem in non-practitioner roles in Ontario
The Neighbourhood Organization
Bridge to Healthcare Training Program
The Neighborhood Organization is offering a free training program for Internationally Trained Healthcare Professionals that will help them to apply their knowledge and transferable skills to achieve various non-licensed employment opportunities in the Canadian healthcare system
https://tno-toronto.org/services/language-skills-development/bridge-to-healthcare-program/
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN: Bridging Programs for IEHPs
These applied health sciences bridging programs are designed to:
-Prepare Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) for their certification exams
-Prepare IEHPs with information on entry and integration into the Canadian healthcare workplace.
Job Skills
Bridge to Healthcare Alternatives Online Program
The program focuses on helping individuals look at career paths in the non-regulated healthcare industry where certification may not be required.
https://www.jobskills.org/bridge-to-health-care-alternatives/
Ottawa: Career Transitions for International Medical Doctors and Other Health care Professionals
The program provides focused training to help participants transition their skills and knowledge into healthcare-related roles in Ontario. There is no cost for participating in the Career Transitions Program. The program works with employers and community partners to connect them to qualified candidates for a variety of healthcare-related positions. Career Transitions is funded by Employment Ontario and is a program of the Catholic Centre for Immigrants.
https://cciottawa.ca/career-transition-for-internationally-trained-healthcare-professional/
Alberta:
Alberta International Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA)- The Career Transition Program (CTP)
The Career Transition Program (CTP) is a 12-week program that assists IMGs who are considering a non-physician occupation within the Canadian health care system as a short, medium, or long-term career goal. This program is open to Refugees, Permanent Residents, and Canadian Citizens.
Bridging Pathway for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (BPIEHP) Imperial College
The Bridging Pathways for Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (BPIEHP) is a 16-week program designed to help internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) to bridge the gap between their education and experiences with Canadian Healthcare workplaces.
Nova Scotia:
Isana: Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia
This organization will help with :
Pathways to licensure preparation
Study Groups and exam preparations
Support with observership placements
Information sessions about CaRMS, Practice Ready Assessment, Clinical Assistants
Information about financial support through the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
https://isans.ca/program/international-medical-graduates-bridging-program-imgs/