CMF’s vision is helping Canadian health professionals help others. Our Mission is encouraging volunteerism and promoting philanthropy among health professionals. Our Program focus is in the promotion of diversity and equity in the healthworce through partnerships and programs that support underrepresented communities.
Diversity in health care helps ensure all experiences and perspectives are adequately represented in the medical field, and that the best possible care is provided for all patients. Here you will find the Latest news about CMF, as well as others who are contributing to the same goals.
September 10, 2024 Clinical Career Pathways: Beyond Licensure & Practice Readiness Assessment Webinar - Pegasus Hosted a Webinar on September 10, 2024, Clinical Career Pathways: Beyond Licensure & Practice Readiness Assessment 
September 4, 2024 Empowering IEHPs: Mentorship and Financial Support - Pegasus is hosting a FREE webinar on *Empowering IEHPs: Mentorship and Financial Support for Your Professional Journey*!
2024 Healthcare Professionals Needed for IEHP Mentoring - Are you an Internationally Educated Health Professional who wants to give back? We are looking for Internationally Educated Health Professionals who are currently working (or have worked) in the healthcare field in Canada to mentor, and share insights, guidance, and support with new IEHPs navigating their way into Canadian healthcare. Mentorship can change lives. Help...
2024 International Medical Graduate (IMG) Conference - Our partner, the Pegasus Institute, was the first speaker at the first ever International Medical Graduate (IMG) Conference held on Saturday, July 6th in Markham, Ontario where they introduced our IEHP project and resources to the attendees. This premier event brought together industry leaders, educators, professionals, and various other stake-holders with a common goal of...
New Online Platform to Support IEHPs On Their Journey to Enter Canada’s Health Workforce - Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) in Canada struggle to recertify and secure employment in their respective fields. About half of immigrants with internationally obtained post-secondary health education credentials are underutilized – they are either unemployed or work in non-health occupations (Statistics Canada, April 2020). Resources to pathways for licensure for IEHPs exist online, but they...
Networking for Success Webinar- March 27, 2024 - PEGASUS Institute presented its first mentorship session “Networking for Success” that took place March 27, 2024—sponsored by the Canadian Medical Foundation. Three panelists, Mejdi Alkhushi, Janet D’Souza, and Sahar Zohni talk about the nuances of networking to have a successful career. IEHPs Mentorship Session : Networking For Success
Strategies for Success in CaRM Webinar – May 1, 2024 - As part of the CMF/Pegasus Institute partnership’s series of webinars, Pegasus hosted a webinar on May 1st on the “Strategies for Success in CaRMS.” The webinar was geared towards providing firsthand insights from speakers Dr. Nida Fatima and Dr. Randa Yosef, both IEHPs who have successfully navigated the CaRMS process. This webinar also includes the...- Strategies for Success in CaRMS Webinar - Navigating entry into Canada’s health workforce is particularly challenging if you are an Internationally Educated Health Professional. Just one of the many challenges that IEHPs face is understanding the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) which matches medical students to postgraduate medical training programs in Canada. And, in fact, 80% of international medical graduates do not...
- Networking for Success for IEHPs with Pegasus Institute - Are you – or do you know – an Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP) who needs help navigating the pathways available here in Canada so that you can enter the Canadian health workforce? Join Us on March 27th at 5 PM ET for the first of a new webinar series in partnership with The Pegasus...
Symposium for Refugee and Immigrant ITPs and IENs - This Saturday, join our partner, The Pegasus Institute, as they host a symposium that will feature in-depth information sessions on the integration of international medical and nursing graduates into the Canadian health system.
Increasing access of health professionals from underrepresented groups - The Community of Support (CoS) program was established at the University of Toronto in March 2015 and supports under-represented students who aspire to study medicine, health professions, rehabilitation and basic sciences – particularly those who are Indigenous, Black, Filipino or economically disadvantaged who, and identify as having a disability. CoS has now grown to reach...- Helping IEHPs access resources for employment in Canada - Internationally Education Health Professionals (IEHPs) face many systemic and socio-cultural barriers when arriving in Canada and seeking a suitable pathway for their healthcare career. One of those challenges is accessing information to pathways that exist in transitioning to a career as a healthcare professional or alternative, adjacent career (including ones that exist through career laddering), and opportunities...
School has started at Malawi College of Medicine! - The students are very excited to start the year and would like to thank our donors for their support.
CMF Board Director, Dr. Karen Breeck Recipient of the Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation - CMF Board Director, Doctor Karen Breeck, Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Award Winner.
Providing Bursaries to Medical Students in Malawi - CMF is proud to be in partnership with AMECA in providing bursaries to medical students in Malawi.
BBPA National Scholarships Awards - This year 150 young black leaders were awarded scholarships, including the Canadian Medical Foundation's Bursary for Black Medical Students.
Outstanding Philanthropist Award - Congratulations to CMF's new Director, Dr. Michael Dan, and his wife Dr. Amira Dan, who just received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Philanthropist Award.
Dr. Ruth Collins-Nakai, Recipient of An Honorary Doctor of Science Degree - Ruth Collins-Nakai, ’72 MD, ’98 MBA, recipient of an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Alberta.
Sir Charles Tupper Award - Dr. Karen Breeck, the recipient of the CMA’s 2021 Sir Charles Tupper Award
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Improved Infrastructure at the Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM), Haiti - In Haiti, more than 95% of public health facilities are in need of urgent repair due to normal deterioration and decades of neglect.
