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

IMG Special Advisor at the MCC, an RCPSC-certified anesthesiologist, and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Filipe Santos joined the MCC in March 2025 as an IMG special advisor and will be supporting the organization’s strategic objective of actively assisting IMGs as they navigate to practising as physicians or move into other medical roles in Canada, including through developing preparatory tools. A RCPSC-certified anesthesiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Santos received his medical education in Brazil, where he also completed medical school and his residency training and later earned a PhD in pharmacology. Informed by his own experience as an IMG, he has supported and mentored many others hoping to practise medicine in Canada and has an active social media presence.

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.