About Us

IPAC derives its authority from the teachings of our ancestors, from the legitimacy of the history of our experiences, and from our communities and peoples. As an organization of contemporary medicine people, IPAC recognizes the health inequities of Indigenous people and communities who look to us for leadership and knowledge. We believe it is our responsibility and right to come together to help improve other Indigenous peoples’ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and to impact the determinants of Indigenous health.

Membership

Your IPAC membership is full of benefits! Come get involved in our initiatives, activities and meetings as we seek to advance the health of our nations, communities, families and individuals.

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Mentorship

The IPAC Mentorship Circle connects Indigenous medical students, residents & physicians from coast to coast to coast where we share the spirit of medical education!

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Resources

IPAC has gathered some external resources which may be helpful to our different memberships groups. In these pages you will find important information like resources on COVID-19, mental and emotional well-being, links to other Indigenous organizations, and various financial resources.

Events

On-Campus Mentorship Events 2024/2025

Join IPAC to share dinner followed by an evening of mentorship at your local medical school. You do not need to be a member to attend & we will gladly provide info on who we are at IPAC, what we do & how you can benefit from joining us. Connect with fellow Indigenous medical learners & physicians to grow your network & share the spirit of medical education.

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Careers

We are happy to share appropriate job opportunities and committee postings with our membership!

Newsletter

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🎉 Our first mentorship event at @mcmasteru Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine was incredible, and we had a blast connecting with everyone at @uoft Temerty Faculty of Medicine! 💬✨  The conversations around navigating medical journeys as Indigenous peoples were so powerful. Next stop: the Cumming School of Medicine at @ucalgary. We can’t wait to see you there on Monday! 👏🏽  #IndigenousHealth #MedicalMentorship #IPAC #McMaster #UofT #UCalgary
Meet Bonnie Cremo, a second-year medical student from Eskasoni First Nation and IPAC member, never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. Her story is featured in the latest edition of doctorsNS Magazine.  📖 Read more about her journey: https://www.flipsnack.com/doctorsnovascotia/doctorsns-sept2024/full-view.html?p=14  #IndigenousHealth #MedicalStudent #IPAC #EskasoniFirstNation #DoctorsNS #FutureDoctors
❄️ Need another reason to attend an IPAC Mentorship Event? How about this: All attendees will receive a limited edition IPAC toque to keep warm this winter! 🧤  Don’t miss out—registration for these free events is closing soon. Scan the QR code or check out the link in our bio.
#FutureDoctors #MedicalMentorship #IPACEvents #WarmWelcome #HealthLeaders #JoinUs
Calling all Indigenous medical learners & physicians! Join us for an inspiring mentorship event at @uoft where you'll connect with seasoned professionals and peers in the healthcare field.  🗓️ Registration Closes: September 10th at 9 AM EDT  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build connections and gain valuable insights into your medical journey. Register now and secure your spot!  🔗 https://app.glueup.com/event/uoft-indigenous-medical-learner-physician-mentorship-gathering-113208/  #universityoftoronto  #IndigenousHealth #MedicalCommunity #mentorshipmatters
On Sept. 18, 2024, the @cma_docs  will apologize for the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system, "both through action and inaction". Watch the live ceremony  at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET.  ➡️ Learn more about the CMA’s commitment to reconciliation below. https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health/apology-harms-indigenous-peoples  #CMA #Reconciliation #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousPeoples #MedicalCommunity #TruthAndReconciliation
Calling all Indigenous medical learners & physicians! Join us for an inspiring mentorship event at @mcmasteru where you'll connect with seasoned professionals and peers in the healthcare field.  🗓️ Registration Closes: September 8th at 9 AM EDT  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build connections and gain valuable insights into your medical journey. Register now and secure your spot!  🔗 https://app.glueup.com/event/mcmaster-indigenous-medical-learner-physician-mentorship-gathering-113206/  #McMasterUniversity #IndigenousHealth #MedicalCommunity #mentorshipmatters
@fmwc_canada invites you to attend their special 100th Anniversary Conference in Ottawa Sept 27-28, 2024 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.  This accredited event is an opportunity to learn and network with physician leaders from across Canada including award winner Dr. Theresa Tam, CMA Co-Presidents Drs. Joss Reimer and Kathleen Ross, and presenters Dr. Jane Philpott and André Picard, Globe and Mail health columnist, among many others. It’ll be a full house but there’s still room for a few more. Register at FMWC2024.com
📢 Friendly Reminder: We will be closed on Monday, September 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3. Have a great long weekend!
#longweekendvibes #lastlongweekendofthesummer
As the new academic year kicks off, IPAC wishes all medical learners an amazing year ahead! 🎉 Whether it’s your first year, last year, or you’re taking a year off, we wish you all the best in your medical journey. Let’s make this year one of growth, learning, and connection. You’ve got this! 💪✨  #BackToSchool #MedicalLearners #IPACSupport #NewBeginnings #IndigenousHealth #MedicalCommunity #FurtureDoctors