Mentorship Events
Fall Mentorship Gatherings at Medical Schools Across Turtle Island
This fall, the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) is visiting medical schools across Turtle Island to host in-person mentorship gatherings for Indigenous medical learners and physicians. These gatherings offer a chance to build relationships, connect across stages of training and practice, and share space for support, culture, and community.
Join fellow Indigenous medical learners and physicians for an evening of connection, culture, and mentorship. Dinner provided. Whether you’re just beginning your medical journey or are a practicing physician, we look forward to being in circle with you.
October University of Saskatchewan (Regina) – Oct 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) – Oct 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM McMaster University – Oct 28 | 5:00–7:00 PM University of Alberta – Oct 28 | 5:00–7:00 PM Western University – Oct 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM November University of Toronto – Nov 11 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Virtual CaRMS Panels for Indigenous Medical Learners
Each October, hear from Indigenous residents and fellows from a range of specialties as they share their journeys through the CaRMS process.
This is a space to hear real stories in family medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more. Our panelists will speak honestly about the challenges, the wins, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
After the panel, we’ll leave time for questions and conversation. Whether you’re applying this year or just starting to explore your options, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and feel supported on your own path in medicine.
Indigenous Medical Education Gathering
March 6–8, 2026 | 📍 Location TBD, BC
This in-person gathering is for Indigenous medical students, physicians and UBC alumni, to connect, share stories, and walk together in learning and care.
For questions, please reach out to Jayleen Emery.
Past Mentorship Events
2025
October School Mentorship Events
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
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.
September School Mentorship Events
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
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.
2024
PRIDoC 2024 – Our Language, Our Culture, Our Health
December 2nd – 6th, 2024
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) hosted a gathering on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, South Australia) for the Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress – PRIDoC 2024, held from December 2 to 6. The event explored the theme: Ngadluku Warra, Ngadluku Tapa Purruna, Ngadluku Purruna (Our Language, Our Culture, Our Health).
The congress brought together leading Indigenous doctors’ member organizations from across the Pacific, including AIDA, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, Association of American Indian Physicians, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC), Medical Association for Indigenous People of Taiwan (MAIPT), and Te Ohu Rata O Aotearoa (Te ORA).
Photos from this event can be found here.
October School Mentorship Events
- 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
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
September School Mentorship Events
- 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 School Mentorship Events
- 7th – University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
February Online Mentorship Events
Trivia Night (Topic: OB/GYN)
- 27th 7 PM EST
- 29th 7 PM PST
2023
September School Mentorship Events
- 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 School Mentorship Events
- 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
October CaRMS Panel Events (Virtual)
- 4th – East 7:00pm EST
- 12th – West 6:00pm PST