Mentorship Events

Upcoming Mentorship Events

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.

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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.

Thank you to CMA Foundation for supporting our work and helping us achieve our mission.
Thank you to CMA Foundation for supporting our work and helping us achieve our mission

Past Mentorship Events

2026

Indigenous Medical Education Gathering

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).

2025

November School Mentorship Events

11th – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

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
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)

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