IMG Peer Support Network Mentees
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).
If you are an International Medical Graduate (IMG) looking for support to navigate the health-care system in British Columbia (BC), the IMG Peer Support Network is here to help.
Program benefits include:
- New connections with fellow IMGs
- Career and lifestyle goal planning with a coach or mentor
- Enhanced clinical and business skills
- Support to integrate into the BC health-care system
- Access to alumni benefits like ongoing group sessions
Eligibility: Mentees or coachees must be IMGs licensed to practice in BC (provisional or full), and who have completed the British Columbia Physician Integration Program (BC-PIP) or Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia (PRA-BC) program within the last five years.
Commitment: Between 7.5 and 12.0 hours over six months. Recommended program commitment includes an orientation session, monthly one-hour check-ins with your coach or mentor and three group sessions to learn about a skill or resource chosen by the group.
Accreditation: Up to 12 Mainpro+/ Up to 6.0 MOC Section 3, and 6.0 MOC Section 1 credits
Cost: No additional cost.
Are you interested in participating as a coach/mentor? Refer to our Program Overview page for more information.
Accreditation: Up to 12 Mainpro+/ Up to 6.0 MOC Section 3, and 6.0 MOC Section 1 credits
Accreditation Statement (Orientation)
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 1.5 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 1.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
Accreditation Statement (Mentoring Time)
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 Simulation Activity (Section 3) 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.
Accreditation Statement (Group Learning Sessions)
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 4.5 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 4.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
Each Group Learning Session is accredited for 1.5 credits each.