Mentorship Events
Upcoming Mentorship Events
Throughout the year, IPAC offers a variety of mentorship opportunities that bring together Indigenous medical learners, postgraduate trainees, and physicians through community, learning, and relationship-building.
IPAC Regional Mentorship Gatherings
We excited to announce our 2026–2027 Regional Mentorship Gatherings for Indigenous medical students, postgraduate trainees, physicians, and Indigenous Medical Learner Support Staff. These gatherings provide an opportunity to build relationships, strengthen mentorship networks, connect across all stages of training and practice, and share in culture, community, and connection.
What to Expect This Year
We’re stepping off campus and focusing on bringing people together through activities and experiences in local communities, creating space to deepen relationships, strengthen connections, and spend time together in meaningful ways. Find a gathering near you and join us as we continue to build and strengthen Indigenous medical communities across Turtle Island.
Virtual Welcome Sessions
For Pre-Med and First Year Medical Students New to IPAC
Join us this September to connect with fellow Indigenous medical learners from across Turtle Island. Meet the IPAC team, learn about membership, mentorship, funding opportunities, and upcoming events, and build new connections as you begin the academic year.
Save the Dates
- West: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. PT
- East: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. ET
Registration Opens Soon
Virtual CaRMS Panels
For Indigenous Medical Learners
Each October, Indigenous residents and fellows from a variety of specialties share their experiences navigating the CaRMS process. Learn from their journeys, ask questions, and gain insights to help you prepare for your own path to residency.
Save the Dates
- East Panel: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
- West Panel: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. PT
Interested in being a CaRMS panelist?
We’re looking for Indigenous residents and fellows to share their experiences with medical learners across Turtle Island. Submit your Expression of Interest by Friday, August 21, 2026.
Thank you to CMA Foundation for supporting our work and helping us achieve our mission.
Past Mentorship Events
Explore past mentorship events and gatherings that have brought Indigenous medical learners, postgraduate trainees, physicians, and partners together across Turtle Island.
Mentorship Events 2026
Indigenous Medical Education Gathering (IMEG)
March 6–8, 2026 | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), BC
This annual event brought together Indigenous students, residents, physicians, and health professionals from across disciplines—including medicine, midwifery, nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. IMEG is a space for connection to each other, the land around us, ceremony, and learning. The gathering is being hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) with the continued support of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC).
Mentorship Events 2025
November Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
11th – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
October Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
1st – Max Rady College of Medicine (University of Manitoba), Winnipeg, MB
1st -Toronto Metropolitan University, Brampton, ON
6th – Memorial University, Faculty of Medicine, St. John’s, NL
7th – University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine (University of Ottawa), Ottawa, ON
8th – Queen’s University, Faculty of Health Sciences (Queen’s University), Kingston, ON
21st – Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary), Calgary, AB
23rd – Queen’s University, Sharing Circle (Queen’s University), Kingston, ON
23rd – University of Saskatchewan (Regina), Regina, SK (Held virtually)
28th – Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (McMaster University), Hamilton, ON
28th – University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
29th – University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Saskatoon, SK
30th – Western University, London, ON (Held virtually)
September Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
11th – McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Montréal, QC
22nd – Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, NS
23rd – NOSM University, Sudbury, ON
25th – NOSM University, Thunder Bay, ON
October CaRMS Panel Events (Virtual)
Attendees heard from an exciting panel of current residents and fellows, who shared their experiences with CaRMS and offered valuable advice on successfully navigating the process during medical education. Following the panel, attendees participated in a Q&A session to ask questions relevant to their learning.
Renewal Feast
April 14 & 15, 2025 – Indigenous medical learners and physicians came together for two special virtual gatherings that offered space to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate their shared commitment to Indigenous health and well-being. More than just events, these gatherings created space for relationship-building, storytelling, and renewal through joy and cultural connection.
Indigenous Medical Education Gathering (IMEG)
Mar. 14 – 16, 2025 – University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine
This Indigenous-centered event, hosted by the BC Indigenous Physicians Health Network and UBC Health Sciences, celebrates community, health, and wellness through meaningful conversations and time on the land.
Mentorship Events 2024
October Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
1st – Max Rady College of Medicine (University of Manitoba), Winnipeg, MB
7th – McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Quebec
16th – Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, NS
16th – Western University, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, ON
22nd – NOSM University, Sudbury, ON
24th – NOSM University, Thunder Bay, ON
September Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
10th – Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (McMaster University), Hamilton, ON
11th – Temerty Faculty of Medicine (University of Toronto), Toronto, ON
16th – Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary), Calgary, AB
17th – University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, AB
18th – University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Regina, SK
19th – University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK
24th – University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, ON
25th – Queen’s University, School of Medicine, Kingston, ON
March Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
7th – University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
October CaRMS Panel Events (Virtual)
Attendees heard from an exciting panel of current residents and fellows, who shared their experiences with CaRMS and offered valuable advice on successfully navigating the process during medical education. Following the panel, attendees participated in a Q&A session to ask questions relevant to their learning.
3rd – East 6:00pm EST
10th – West 6:00pm PST
February Online Mentorship Events
Trivia Night (Topic: OB/GYN)
27th 7 PM EST
29th 7 PM PST
Mentorship Events 2023
October Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
5th – Max Rady School of Medicine (University of Manitoba)- Winnipeg, MB
12th – University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Edmonton, AB
20th – Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, Halifax, NS
25th -Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Sudbury, ON
26th – Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Thunder Bay, ON
September Medical School Mentorship Gatherings
19th – Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (University of Western Ontario), London, ON
20th – Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine (McMaster University), Hamilton, ON
21st – Temerty School of Medicine (University of Toronto), Toronto, ON
26th – Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
October CaRMS Panel Events (Virtual)
12th – West 6:00pm PST
4th – East 7:00pm EST