Event Details

This FAQ session, designed uniquely for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will help provide clarity on various aspects of transitioning to practice medicine in Canada.


Whether you're navigating the licensing and certification process across provinces or seeking ways to apply your expertise within the Canadian medical landscape, this webinar offers valuable insights and guidance.


Hear from our esteemed speakers, Dr. Shambe Mutungi and Dr. Chiebere Ogbuneke answering your questions! You'll also hear from Dr. Craig Bryan and Dr. Safa Elhassan sharing their unique experiences.


Join us for an interactive and informative session, with opportunities to connect and network with fellow IMGs.


๐Ÿ“† February 12th 2025

๐Ÿ•Ÿ 5:00PM โ€“ 6:00PM



Event Highlights:

  • Expert advice from residents and staff physicians
  • Comprehensive discussion around licensing in Canada and certification process
  • Connect and network with other IMGs

Agenda

17:00 - 17:30
Information Session
17:30 - 18:00
Q&A Session

Speakers

  • Shambe Mutungi (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

    Shambe Mutungi

    Obstetrician-Gynecologist

    Dr. Shambe Mutungi, is an Obstetrician Gynecologist, practicing in Durham region. She was born in Uganda and at a young age immigrated to Toronto with her family. She has a very strong interest in Global health and underserved populations. During her residency training at the University of Toronto she completed a 2-year certificate in Global Health Education.

    She also participated in women’s health overseas with a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and obstetrical fistulas. She is passionate about decreasing the disparities in health and education within Black and immigrant populations, and increasing the number of Black applicants in medicine, with a focus on obstetrics and gynaecology.

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  • Chiebere Ogbuneke (International Medical Graduate (IMG) Coordinator at North Ontario School of Medicine)

    Chiebere Ogbuneke

    International Medical Graduate (IMG) Coordinator at North Ontario School of Medicine

    Dr. Chiebere O. Ogbuneke, is a Family Physician. He completed his medical degree at Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Dr. Chiebere worked in Africa for a few years before moving to the UK for a Master’s degree in Public Health at Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.

    Dr. Ogbuneke is the International Medical Graduate (IMG) Coordinator for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s nine residency program. He is also a Co-founder and CEO of MyTeleMD, a Telemedicine company that provides a platform for physicians to provide medical care virtually. Dr. Ogbuneke’s main interests are on vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine safety and Virtual Health/ Telemedicine.

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