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THIRD PARTY RESEARCH
Please scroll down to see current research being done to better understand the journeys of ITPs in Canada. Although ITPC is not involved directly in these projects, we support them.
RCPSC-funded Research Project by Dr. Sarah Cook
Transitioning from Canadian Medical Residency to Independent Practice for ITPs
Have you completed Canadian residency (2020–2025) as an Internationally Trained Physician and transitioned to independent practice?
​Participate in this research project!
Research Interviews- Transitioning to Independent Practice
Dr. Sarah Cook is conducting a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada–funded qualitative study exploring the experiences of International Trained Physicians who have transitioned to independent practice in Canada.
The study is particularly interested in ITPs who completed Canadian postgraduate residency training between 2020 and 2025.
Participation involves a one-time confidential Zoom interview. Individuals who feel this study may be relevant to their experience — or who know colleagues for whom it may be relevant — are invited to contact the researcher directly sarah.cook@ucalgary.ca
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One confidential 60-min Zoom interview
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Anonymity assured
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$50 gift card honorarium for participation
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada–funded research
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Sponsored by the University of Calgary
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Insights may help inform how Canadian residency programs, CPD and policy makers can support ITPs transition to practice
Examining Internationally Trained Family Physicians- Return of Service Experiences
Are you an internationally trained Family Medicine graduate of an Ontario medical school residency program in the last 10 years?
Have you completed your return of service agreement?
What factors have influenced how, where and why you practice?
We would like to hear your perspective.
​Participate in this research project!
Research Interviews- Impact of Return of Service Agreements and how they influence the careers of Family Physicians
Participants will complete a one-on-one interview (approximately 45 minutes) where you will be asked to share your personal experience after completing a Return of Service Agreement in Ontario.
Your insights will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of Return of Service Agreements and how they influence the careers of family physicians.
Participants will be provided compensation for study participation.You may be eligible if you:
1. Completed medical school or residency training outside of Canada
2. Are currently living in Ontario
3. Have completed Return of Service Agreement in Ontario within the last 10 years​
Please contact apetrel4@uwo.ca to participate in “Examining Internationally Trained Family Physicians' Return of Service Experiences”
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PI: Dr. Judith Belle Brown, Professor, Centre for Studies in Family Medicine, Western University.​Nom de famille: Petrella
E-mail: apetrel4@uwo.ca
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Pathways to Practice: Facilitating ITPs in Nova Scotia
Help Nova Scotia improve how it integrates ITPs!
Research Survey- Facilitating Internationally Trained Physicians in Nova Scotia
Fill a 10-15 minute Survey to share your perspective on what Nova Scotia could do to facilitate the integration of ITPs!
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Incentives will be given in the form of gift cards.
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Fill the survey to participate!
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For more information email Dr. Fasanmi
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