Internationally Educated Health Professionals in Canada (IEHPs-CAN)

Elevate Your Communication Skills
2025-03-14 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
(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

Click Here To View The Recording

Residency Match Pathways: Insights from IMGs Who Matched in Canada and the U.S.
2025-05-17 10:00 - 23:30
We recently hosted a live webinar featuring medical residents who successfully matched through the CaRMS (Canadian Residency Matching Service) and ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) systems. They shared personal stories, lessons learned, and advice for fellow International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
Event DetailsDate: Saturday, May 17, 2025Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDTLocation: Online via Zoom
What Participants Gained:

Firsthand insight into what helped—and what didn’t—during the application process

A better understanding of the unique challenges IMGs face

Real-world tips for navigating the complexities of the Canadian and U.S. residency match systems

Topics Covered:

Crafting strong résumés and personal statements

Building a competitive application

Securing observerships and preparing for licensing exams

Strategies to improve your chances of matching in either country

Who Joined:IMGs from across Canada who are preparing to apply for residency programs and seeking guidance from those who’ve been through the process.

Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00
Support & Healthcare Workforce Integration for IEHPs in Canada
Date: June 4, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTLocation: 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

Click here to view the recording.

IRMHC - PEGASUS IEHP Pre-Conference Event
2025-06-26 08:00
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, 2025Time: 8:00 AM EDT | 9:00 AM ADTLocation: 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 InstituteIn partnership with ISANS & the Canadian Medical Foundation (CMF)
Click here to learn more and view the recording.

The Annual IEHPs Summit 2025
2025-11-22 09:30 - 13:00
The Annual IEHPs Summit 2025, hosted by Pegasus Institute, is a national program designed to support internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) as they transition into the Canadian healthcare workforce. Centered on the theme “Bridging Borders: IEHPs into Practice,” the summit emphasizes workforce integration through licensure, mentorship, and sector collaboration, bringing together IEHPs, employers, and community partners.
Key highlights include profession-specific guidance on navigating Canadian licensure pathways, direct connections with employers and community partners, workforce integration programs that support entry into healthcare roles, mentorship, observership, and shadowing opportunities, as well as bilingual and inclusive engagement across both Anglophone and Francophone streams.
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025🕘 9:30 am – 1:00 pm EST📍 YMCA of Greater Toronto, 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2V5
