IMG Peer Support Network Mentors
The International Medical Graduate (IMG) Peer Support Network supports IMGs through the unique challenges they face. Through one-on-one and group support, the network helps new IMGs set goals, career plan, improve clinical skills, address work-life balance and integrate effectively into the British Columbia (BC) medical system.
Designed to help navigate early transitional years of practice in BC, the network pairs new IMGs with experienced physicians (mentors) or peer partners (coaches).
Are you a physician who wants to support the newest physicians to British Columbia (BC)? Sign up as a mentor or coach for the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Peer Support Network and give back to your community.
Program benefits include:
- Enhanced mentor experience and fulfillment through a two-way learning process
- Professional development training on various topics, including providing and receiving feedback
- Professional networking
Recommended program participation includes:
- Monthly one-hour meetings with coachee/mentee
- 1.5-hour orientation session
- Optional professional development sessions
Eligibility: Mentors and coaches must be licensed physicians in BC. We welcome applications from IMGs; experience as an IMG is considered an asset but is not required.
Remuneration: Paid up to 6.0 hours at the sessional rate for meetings with your partner.
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Are you a new IMG looking for a coach/mentor? Refer to our Program Overview page for more information.
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 6.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 6.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.