The Immigrant Researchers Support Network (IRSN) was initiated by Access Alliance to promote career success of internationally educated researchers (epidemiologists, statisticians, clinician scientists, qualitative researchers, evaluation experts, etc.) in Canada by providing a networking and peer support platform and offering professional development opportunities. The initiative is funded by a Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.
This IRSN meeting on November 1, 2018 features a keynote speaker, Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, Co-Founder & Program Manager/Lead, Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMDs) Bridging Program at Ryerson University to discuss his experiences and vision for the Immigrant Insight Scholars Initiative (IISI). The meeting also includes the official launch of the Immigrant Researchers Support Network (IRSN) web portal as well as a professional development workshop at the end.
Agenda
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5:30 pm |
Networking and Light Dinner |
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6:00 pm |
Welcome and Introductions Axelle Janczur, Executive Director, Access Alliance Keynote Speaker Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, Co-Founder & Program Manager/Lead, Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMDs) Bridging Program, Ryerson University |
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6:20 pm |
Discussion and Q&A session |
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6:30 pm |
IRSN Web Portal Launch Emal Stanizai, Aysha Shamsuddin, Usharani Rathinam, Sumona Liza |
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7:00 pm |
Discussion and Q&A session |
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7:10 pm |
Professional Development Workshop: Resume and Cover Letter preparation Dena Marcos, CHRP, Career Education Specialist, Ryerson University |
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7:50 pm |
Discussion and Q&A session |
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8:15 pm |
Closing Remarks (Ted Richmond) |
Please send RSVP by October 18, 2018 to Emal Stanizai, IISI Project Coordinator at estanizai@accessalliance.ca or 416-324-0927, ext. 327
Comments
I am delighted to attend the 4th IRSN meeting and look forward to meeting other members of the network and connect with them personally. Thanks for organizing this Emal.