International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
Psychiatry Faculty Mentorship Group
April 21, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Topic: Transitioning out of an Academic License
Speaker: Dr. Sefi Kronenberg
Online via Zoom.
May 14, 2026, 5:45 - 7:30 pm
Topic: Journey from Community GP to Academic Physician
Speaker: Dr. Osnat Melamed
Hybrid Event - Online by Zoom and In Person, CAMH McCain Complex Care & Recovery Building, 1025 Queen St W, Room 1206 (ground floor)
Topics of interest may include known challenges, barriers and opportunities concerning academic careers of faculty immigrating to Canada and adjusting to the Canada health-care and academic systems. These topics include:
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Choosing and maintaining a career pathway
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Licensure-related issues
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Negotiation, choosing priorities/options, and self-advocacy skills
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Feeling unsupported/isolated
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Celebrating cultural diversity
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Intersectionality with race, gender, and other social and cultural categorizations and stereotypes