Health and Wellness Team

3 years of experience as a General Practitioner and 2 years of postgraduate training in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. She also has over 3 years of healthcare administration experience with primary focus on patient advocacy and ensuring quality healthcare service delivery by all hospital personnel.

She is a passionate and goal-driven individual seeking to pursue a role in Canada’s healthcare industry where she can utilize her clinical and interpersonal skills to contribute to the well-being of her patients and the community.

Pediatrics, and Surgery as part of her internship. She also trained in a FetoMaternal clinic in Doha, Qatar. She came back to Canada in 2020 to start her journey to become licensed in Alberta. Safia is a passionate IMG who is motivated to become a safe and well qualified Doctor who helps out those in need. Safia is passionate about promoting health education and awareness in the community. She believes promoting health and teaching others about it, will significantly improve public health and the wellbeing of individuals.

and is now residing in Canada in hopes to pursue licensure. Rania has a passion for community service, education and well-being and is keen to volunteer in this area.

hospital. Here, he gained valuable experience in various aspects of healthcare in different specialties and developed a keen interest in primary care and health administration. It also gave him the opportunity to engage with the patients as an educator and to provide them with meaningful learning opportunities.

Sameer worked in the emergency room and in post operative care for two years before moving to Canada in 2020 to join his family. He has an interest in primary care and public health and is exploring opportunities in these fields.

her family. She is passionate about health education and awareness and eager to be a robust member of AIMGA's Health & Wellness Team which aspires to raise awareness on health related issues and topics. Currently, Janet is working within the clinical capacity as a Clinical Assistant at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, AB. She is looking forward to serving the community through clinical work and pursuing licensure in Canada.

from maternal mortality to limited to no access to contraception. While completing her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Sara actively worked to address the critical shortage of healthcare workers in the country. Upon graduation, Sara took the decision to focus on serving vulnerable and displaced populations including trafficked women who were forced to cross Sudan's treacherous border.

Following her graduation in 2013, Sara worked as a medical resident at Bashair Teaching Hospital, which served marginalized and low-income populations. She also worked as a national physician at the international organization for Migration (IOM), and successfully advanced the migration health agenda by incorporating migrant-inclusive health policies. Sara believes that morbidity and mortality among the migrant population is a critical health concern and deserves both domestic and international attention. As a result, she made a commitment to herself to work tirelessly to address the health needs of migrants and newcomers with special attention to the health of women and young girls. Her future plan is to ensure that discussions around irregular, forced, or exploitative migrant's health situations be incorporated into our health discussions here in Canada.

Healthcare and Marketing background includes practicing in private, university-affiliated, and non-profit hospitals and clinics. Worked and studied in diverse international environments including the Middle East, China and the US; full professional proficiency in Farsi and English, and conversant in French and Arabic.

Damascus, Syria. After the Syrian crisis, she moved to Alexandria, Egypt; graduating with a degree in medicine in 2018. She completed most of her internship training at Alexandria University the following year. Due to her genuine interest in paediatrics, she completed her paediatric rotations in Hematology/Oncology and Gastroenterology at Max Rady College of Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she gained relevant Canadian clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, and Indigenous health.

Maryan is currently a volunteer at Rockyview General Hospital Eye Clinical, Calgary. She enjoys providing administrative support to patients and the medical staff. She also loves spending quality time with her family, exploring nature, and reading historical fiction. Maryan is exploring various career opportunities that match her interest while preparing for her Canadian licensure examinations to attain her future goal of obtaining a residency position in Canada.

she has been particularly interested in serving vulnerable populations, women, and children. Her work has included surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases, provision of technical support for routine immunizations, and organization of special immunization activities, prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV, assessment of nutritional status of children, reproductive health, mental health, and prevention of diseases such as sexually transmitted infections & malaria.

Seun currently provides companionship, social activities, and personal care to ensure optimal health and comfort for seniors in their homes. She is seeking opportunities in the areas of public health and research where her expertise, skills, and knowledge can reach their full potential.

in Gastroenterology from the West African College of Physicians in 2017. Some highlights of her career include experience in primary care, whole person care, patient advocacy and volunteering in community health education/screening initiatives. Ifeanyi has also championed screening programs for colorectal diseases as well as hepatitis B and C viral infections. In 2014, she underwent training in geriatric care alongside other members of a multidisciplinary team becoming one of the foundation clinical staff of the geriatric unit of the UBTH. Her research interests include infectious diseases, gastric and liver diseases. Up until her relocation to Calgary in March 2021, Ifeanyi worked as Physician/Gastroenterologist at the UBTH. She is looking forward to integrating into the Canadian healthcare system in a bid to contribute her quota to health promotion and patient-centered care.

he completed a 10 month course on surgical instruments after which he secured a position within the Alberta Health Services. Mobassir has been working as a Clinical Assistant in the University of Alberta Hospital since the year 2018. His passion is to pursue his license and become a licensed Physician within Family Medicine while volunteering and serving the community through health education and awareness.

She is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic and patient centered care to communities with special interest in maternal and infant care, to help reduce infant and maternal mortality especially in rural underserviced areas. She is a self-motivated and purpose driven physician and has such, attained clinical observership in the Canadian setting in order to better understand medical ethics and improve on her communication skills. She is a member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association, and a member of the Health and Wellness team as she explores opportunities for licensure into the Canadian healthcare system.

working with patients from different social sectors. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic are skills that she also has. Also, ability to identify, recognize, and analyze people's needs appropriately is also one of her assets. She has the flexibility and adaptability to new challenges and situations. Moreover, she has the ability to solve problems effectively and sound ability to prioritize work to complete tasks in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines. Sura is passionate about community engagement, health education and awareness.

women so they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their lives. She has diverse experience in public speaking as a facilitator, educator and coordinator working with several organizations. Using her management and effective communication skills she has successfully steered immigrants, especially women towards living a physically and mentally healthy life. She has zealously collaborated in identifying disparity in the health care system and helped promote racial equity, inclusion, diversity and cultural awareness in social policies.

as a general physician before pursuing training in Ophthalmology at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. During her residency, she distinguished herself by providing excellent patient care that contributed to overall increased patient satisfaction. Later in her career, she also focused on pediatric health reviving the ophthalmic team and unit in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, a state owned 375 bed facility in Port Harcourt Nigeria, where she worked until 2018 when she relocated to Canada.

Ibifubara is passionate about the health needs of young adults, adolescents, and children, specifically. She has been actively involved in child health promotion, teaching, and volunteers in the mentoring of teens and youth. As a physician, with an interest in pediatrics and ophthalmology, Ibifubara focused on reducing childhood mortality and morbidity. Ibifubara also has an interest in research and instruction and has published over six research papers in various international journals. She is currently participating in a research certificate course to improve her knowledge in the field of research. She is also an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association's health and wellness team. She is seeking to apply her clinical and research expertise in the healthcare system in an alternative career or as a physician.

of health in Eritrea in collaboration with WHO.

He also worked in Ghana West Africa as a Quality Assurance Officer for two years from 2017 to 2019 prior to coming to Canada where he was involved in quality projects and developing standard operating procedures to maintain high standards of patient care. He has licenses to practice in both Eritrea and Ghana.

Since coming to Canada he has worked at RBC as client advisor, volunteered at Immigrant Services Calgary as a language interpreter and translator, and is an active member of the COVID-19 Response / Health and Wellness team. He's currently working at Alberta Health Services as a case investigator and contact tracing for Covid-19 in Communicable Disease Centre.

for herself is to become a culturally competent physician that can lead by example through creating an environment that is spiritually, socially, physically and emotionally safe and supportive.

She wore several hats in her Canadian work experience journey. She worked as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Fertility Lab Coordinator, Family Medicine Clinic Managing Director, Covid-19 Response/ Health and Wellness team Member with AIMGA and most recently a Clinical Assistant with Alberta Health Services.

Marian loves spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and Cactus is her favorite.

She is so proud of her journey so far and will continue to follow her dream to practice Family Medicine in Canada!

began volunteering in community health outreach initiatives in the areas of planning and execution while providing frontline medical care.

She also organized fundraising programs, volunteered for not-for-profit organizations and disability programs which led her to pursue certificates in Organizational Healthcare Management and Administration and Leadership and Management from the University of Washington. She's currently a member of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association's health and wellness team and is exploring career opportunities that align with her interests.

Red Cross as a member of the Emergency Response Team helping on small-scale disasters. She is seeking opportunities in the field of Public Health Medicine as well as Family Medicine. She hopes to contribute to the promotion of health of all Canadians.

due to a lack of healthcare coverage, out-of-pocket payments, and an inadequate healthcare system. She went on to general practice with special interest in Healthcare Management. She has organized numerous outreach programs which provided health education and basic health care to the community free of charge. She worked in this field until 2019 when she relocated to Canada with her family.

Since coming to Canada, she has continued to pursue her interests by taking courses in Health and Human Services Management while concurrently writing exams required for licensure in Canada. She is also interested in research and has assisted in and co-authored a few publications.

clinics for marginalized communities after liaising with administrative leaders in India. She volunteered at schools and daycare in Calgary, Canada and is also associated with Asha Jyoti NGO in USA for support of COVID patients. Neha has raised “Go Fund me” account for Covid patients' well-being in developing countries like India. Neha has many interests which include working and volunteering for marginalized communities, homeless communities, and special needs children. She is keen on volunteering at any capacity and being an active member of the Health & Wellness Team.

online. His Medical School is located in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, in the Republic of China.

Abdel-Nassir took advantage of the fact that he lives in Canada during his Medical Studies to join couple of organizations that are Canada based. Such as Alberta International Medical Graduates Association or better known as AIMGA, as well as the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Society.

By being a member of AIMGA, Abdel-Nassir volunteers in the Health and Wellness team. He participates in Friday meetings with the Health and Wellness team and in general takes pride in providing language translation services for new comers, as well as informing new comers about the eligible support and services they can receive. As much as the Health and Wellness team helps new comers to settle seamlessly, they also convey better health practices and any sort of health awareness to the general public, specially during the outbreak of Covid-19.

By being an employee of the Canadian Red Cross, Abdel-Nassir was recently deployed to Vancouver Island on a mission to help out with the massive vaccination process in British Colombia. Abdel-Nassir's assignment to support the BC vaccination for support 2021 – Duncan as an Emergency Care Worker is to work along side with Canadian Red Cross field operators and collaborate with Vancouver Island Health authority also known as Island Health. As an Emergency Care Worker, Abdel-Nassir is an ambassador for the CRC, Vaccine providers, and the Island Health. He will be providing Mental Health/Psychosocial support as well as expertise on site planning and/or monitoring to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission to health-care providers, clients, patients, and/or residents through the application of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidance on site. Overall he is super excited to help the Island get vaccinated in a smooth and orderly fashion.

Abdel-Nassir was born in Somalia, then was raised in a refugee camp the first 14 years of his life. He came to Canada in 2008 with a passion to forge a career in the Medical Field. He works tirelessly to achieve greatness. He is the first member of his family to go to University. He has a strong passion of becoming a Cardiologist in the near future.

of skills from analyzing and interpreting health information in order to prevent and reverse negative health outcomes to pharmacovigilance. He has been actively involved in systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of health data to help guide public health decisions and actions. Punom obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree (MBBS) from Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. He practiced as a General Practitioner for more than 3 years at different tertiary care hospitals and clinics in Bangladesh before immigrating to Canada in August 2016. Punom was Involved in two research works titled 'Echographic Prevalence of Hepatic Steatosis in hospitalized patients' and 'Seroprevalence of HBsAg (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) in blood donors', conducted by the Gastroenterology Department of JRRMCH, Bangladesh. His Master's Thesis: 'Antimicrobial resistance in Sylhet, Bangladesh: A Menacing Public Health Challenge'. Due to his keen interest in public health and clinical research, he obtained a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from Umea University, Sweden in 2017. Moreover, he is currently enrolled in a graduate certificate course in applied clinical research from the McMaster University in Canada. He is an active member of the Bangladesh Medical Society of Alberta, Alberta International Medical Graduate Association.

in Nephrology & has also diversified into developmental paediatrics. She loves children and enjoys working with children from various demographics. She feels working with children has a sense of satisfaction, which is rarely achieved in any other specialty.

She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Medicine in 2002, from Grant Medical College, India. She then completed her Diploma in Child Health and Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) from India before moving to the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, she achieved her Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Certificate of completion of training in Paediatrics, UK. As a staff paediatrician, she diversified into developmental paediatrics, particularly autism assessments.

She also has a keen interest in research with several publications to her name mostly in paediatric nephrology. She is also an enthusiastic teacher and provided lectures for the MSc teaching program with the University of Glasgow. She was also a national trainee representative during her time as a paediatric trainee in UK.

She is seeking to combine her extensive clinical experience with her passion for research. She is especially passionate about gaining a greater understanding about the developing mind of children, especially in the early years and the future implications for children with neurodevelopmental challenges. As such, she is looking to getting involved in research in this area.

during their difficult times.

Niveen is a fully licensed physician not only in her home country Egypt but also in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and obtained her LMCC certificate in 2018. She obtained her Pediatrics Masters degree in 2010. While at the U.A.E. she led workshops and presentations regarding children's vaccination schedules. She moved to Canada in 2017 with her family to seek out better opportunities. Besides being fluent in Arabic and English, Niveen also took up the French language in which she believes is an asset.

Niveen is currently an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association and a current participant of their Career Transition Program. As part of their program, she is working towards starting her new career as a Wellness Consultant in Canada.

Fulfilling her desire to remain up to date with the latest trends in beauty; Niveen joined a lash extension training academy in 2019 and got certified as a lash extension artist. Currently, she owns a small business, that keeps her busy while working on her wellness consultant training program. It helps her expand her social network and at the same time it brings joy to her heart when she sees her valued clients happy with their new look! Married and a mother of two handsome boys, Niveen Bishai has a passion for arts and crafts, and travel. She participates in exhibitions that are organized by different organizations to sell her handmade crafts during the different seasons and occasions.

Bachelor of Sciences Major in Physics in De la Salle University Taft Manila as her undergraduate degree. She finished her internship and residency training program in Family Medicine from Veterans Memorial Medical Hospital. She started working as an emergency room physician as well as a clinical assistant in Nazarenus Hospital in her hometown in the province of Bulacan. Sarah has participated in numerous medical missionary works as a dedication in serving her community. She has interest in outdoors hiking and yoga practice in her leisure time as a diversion aside from her busy schedule. She believes in commitment to Medicine as a passion in life. With Sarah's continuing passion for Medicine , she started her journey to licensure in Canada. She has an interest in teaching and promoting education in every level of each member of the community. Lifelong learning is one of her expectations in joining this group.

Botswana and has experience as being a lecturer at the University of Botswana in the Department of Surgery. Goutam immigrated to Canada in 2018 and is pursuing his licensure. A active member of AIMGA and highly dedicated to community work, Goutam is eager to be a part of this robust team to volunteer in any capacity. Alongside being passionate about health education and awareness, Goutam also enjoys hiking, traveling and playing badminton.

and clinical professor in Family Medicine at a university hospital (Far Eastern University Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation in Manila Philippines).

Upon arrival in Canada, she started volunteering at the Canadian Red Cross as a member of the Emergency Response Team helping on small scale disasters. Later she was accepted as a Health Care Aide in Hemodialysis at the Foothills Medical Centre. Three years later, she was offered to do the pilot training as HCA Cycler Assist in Home Peritoneal Dialysis at the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre, which she continues to do part-time. She also volunteers as a COVID19 Screener at the Urgent Care Centre at Sheldon M Chumir keeping patients and staff safe. She is completing the sponsored course for Infection Prevention and Control of IPAC Canada.

She is seeking opportunities in the field of infection prevention and control. She hopes to contribute more for the well-being of all Canadians and is exploring pathways in Family Medicine.

degree in 2015. The following year, she completed her yearlong rotary internship at GGS Medical College and Hospital, India. After completing the internship, she immediately came back to Canada to join her family and started preparation for Canadian License Examinations. She observed three different Medical Clinics.

Before Medical College, Rajwinder attended McMaster University and obtained BSc (life sciences). Also, she volunteered as a companion for the elderly via Catholic Family Services. She has volunteered with Brampton Civic Hospital for more than 7 years, where she provided support to patients and medical staff at the pediatric ward and emergency.
Rajwinder is currently living in Edmonton. She is working as a Contact Tracer Specialist with AHS and volunteering with PALs (Math Tutor) and the Red Cross.

with Alberta Health Services as a Clinical Assistant in Neonatology in the Edmonton zone. In addition to this, Dinesh is pursuing a Masters' in Community Health and Epidemiology in the University of Saskatchewan. He also volunteers as a coordinator of the health and awareness committee of the Non-Residential Nepalese Association, Canada.

she conducted a study Modes of presentation and management options for keratoconjunctivitis – sicca. A paper was also published in the peer reviewed journal and has many international medical publications to her name.

Madiha immigrated to Canada in 2014 and obtained Canadian citizenship in 2018. She has worked with government and private institutions to support children with special needs; learned biopsychosocial approach to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to organize, support, advocate, to develop effective coping strategies and to implement multisensorial technique for children with Autism. Worked in close collaboration with FSCD, Autism Calgary, RCSD, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist and family doctor. She has passed QE1 and NAC OSCE in 2020. She aspires to obtain a residency in Family medicine and is excited to be a part of the Health & Wellness Team.

healthcare system, contribute to health advocacy in the community and be a resourceful member of the Health & Wellness Team by being an active participant in the health education and health awareness programs.

has recently completed her Master's in Epidemiology at the University of Calgary. She worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary from 2018 to 2020. She is currently working as a Research Coordinator at the Department of Surgery, University of Calgary. She intend to work as an epidemiologist while pursuing licensure.

five years in Family Medical Practice. A passionate Family Physician whose goal is to see children grow up to well adjusted adults. She is a physician with good interpersonal communication skills. She has been involved with roles that promote health and well being amongst families in various setting within and outside Canada.

managing surgical, obstetric, medical, and pediatric emergency cases.

He was also engaged within the community in the areas of health education, addiction, and counselling and is a firm believer in Preventive Medicine. In addition to his medical practice, Mark volunteered to meet the medical needs of rural communities in Nigeria that lacked basic amenities, accessible and affordable health care and good sanitary conditions.

He moved to Calgary with his family in 2016 and is currently preparing for licensure. He currently works with autistic teenagers as a Behavioral Therapist with The Society for Treatment of Autism. He has volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society in creating awareness on Cancer prevention and raising funds for cancer research, prevention, population health and quality of life.

He has also volunteered with AIMGA to conduct research in the area of alternative career pathways for IMGs and is a co-author of a publication. He is now a member of AIMGA's health and wellness team. Mark is seeking positions that would allow him to focus on preventative health and to collaborate with teams of clinical researchers in providing evidenced-based, smart solutions to preventing chronic diseases.

and Gynaecology, paediatrics, surgery and internal medicine.

She has worked as a General practitioner for 23 months before proceeding to commence her postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State, Nigeria. She has about 4 years experience in this specialty and has exceptional communication and counselling skills with patients as well as a well-developed assessment, clinical, procedural and surgical skills. She migrated to Canada in June 2021 and is seeking opportunities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as family medicine in order to contribute to the promotion of health of all Canadians.

for providing excellent patient care that contributed to a decrease in maternal mortality. She also organized several maternal health programs for women in rural communities until 2019 when she relocated to Canada. Since moving to Canada, she has obtained Certification as an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner. She is also currently volunteering for Alberta Health Services. She is seeking opportunities to help contribute to the promotion of health of all Canadians.

to work in different units including Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, practicing medicine, doing clinical research and acquiring new skills. She has an MSc in International Public Health in view with an interest in clinical research. She arrived in Alberta, Canada in August of 2021 and has just started volunteering with Alberta Health Services. Ure has an interest in Family Medicine with a focus in clinical research as an addiction specifically. She strongly believes in contant self growth and purposeful living and is currently eager to integrate into the Canadian healthcare system. She is open to clinical research and infection control opportunities while pursuing licensure. She is enthusiastic about being a part of AIMGA's Health and Wellness team.

in promoting health education and awareness alongside supporting individuals in need by listening and addressing their. concerns. She looks forward to being integrated into the healthcare sector and be contributing member of the community within the public health and education capacity.

She pursued her career in Diagnostic Imaging before moving to Canada. She initially volunteered at the Rockyview Hospital, Calgary, Alberta. To further understand the Canadian Health System, she worked as a Medical Office Assistant then explored another path as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Alberta Children's Hospital, South Health Campus and Microbiology Laboratory. With the strong desire to mold new breed of laboratory assistants, she worked as a Medical Laboratory Instructor. She is an active member of the Health and Wellness Team of AIMGA while working as a Case Investigator with Alberta Health Services. She also started research mentored by Health Services Researcher from University of Calgary while pursuing licensure.

Tracer for Alberta Health Services and feels satisfied in playing her part in Covid response as a Healthcare Professional. She has also provided tele consulting services for the telehealth initiative for Covid-19 patients in Pakistan and has been trained and certified as Covid-19 care trained healthcare workers by Stanford University’s Centre for Medicine USA. She is an active member of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association. She wants to explore the vast variety of opportunities available for internationally trained medical professionals in the Canadian Healthcare System.

academic achievements. She also has a strong interest in research and finding solutions. During her clinical year, she volunteered at a community organization that supported those with mental illnesses and she is still interested in engaging in volunteer programmes that help society's underprivileged communities.

Growing up in large family nurtured with love, Melat has a great love and respect for humanity. She is self-aware, thoughtful and humble. She is also interested in art and philosophy.

and extensive experience as a physician serving marginalized and vulnerable populations in underserved areas speaks to her passion for health equity. She is enthusiastic about volunteering with the Health and Wellness Team and enjoys classic literature, philosophy, dance and piano as her hobbies.

for performance excellence and contributions to success in healthcare.

He is a team player and is always ready to take on and overcome difficulties both within a team and independently depending on the task and situation. He enjoys volunteering specifically in sport activities; an area where he has also practised his exceptional leadership and management skills. After immigrating to Canada he now aims to enrich his experience and contribute his skills, expertise and knowledge within an area where he can be resourceful.

emergency cesarean section provided by the Ministry of health of Eritrea in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

He also served as an international volunteer with UNV/UNDP in Trinidad and Tobago, a beautiful Caribbean island from 2015 to 2017. During his two years of service as general practitioner, he was distinguished by providing excellent patient centered care from rural underserved communities to district health facilities.

Due to his experience in both national and international medical practice experience, he came across both communicable and non-communicable diseases and how to manage them.

Anupa has 3 years of experience in Family Medicine in South Africa. She is currently eager to integrate into the Canadian healthcare system and collaborate with professionals within the healthcare sector.

patients and the community at large.

After working as a Medical Doctor, Atobrhan relocated to Canada. His primary goal remains to practice medicine but in the time-being he wanted to successfully integrate into the Canadian workplace. He began his journey in alternative careers as a surgical processor at the Foothills Medical Center and then shortly later was promoted to a supervisory position. Atobrhan then transferred into a new role and is now working as a case investigator and case surveillance in the communicable disease control site of Alberta Health Services. As a healthcare professional, he is a strong believer in the power of positive thinking that contributes to both positive workplace dynamics and team outputs.

Currently, Atobrhan is enrolled in a Master's program (Health Service Management) at the University of Lethbridge and is an active member of AIMGA's Covid-19/Health and Wellness team. Atobrhan is actively involved with the Eritrean Canadian Community in Calgary. Atobrhan is currently working on a research project about post Covid-19 mental wellbeing on multi-racial community in Alberta. He is interested in delving deeper into research as he works towards his long-term goals.

of Lethbridge and has experience working in both federal and local workplaces and companies. Medicine has always been Biruk's passion and he has always aspired to give back to the community. He is passionate about engaging and educating people and making healthcare services available to communities; especially those that are isolated. To be able to practice as a primary care provider is a dream from Biruk, one that he is working towards.

and implemented indoor and outdoor youth recreation programs, camps and events, in addition to providing company and entertainment to elderly through nursing-home visits. Throughout medical school, he attended several courses and workshops about the fundamentals of evidence based medicine and clinical research. Also, he worked as an independent tutor, teaching biology, microbiology and physiology to medical students.

He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Medicine from the University of Kalamoon, Deir Atiah, Syria in 2017 including a one-year internship in Kalamoon Hospital. In 2018, he led a literature review about HLA and its relation to obesity under the supervision of California institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology.

Habib is an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association's health and wellness team and is exploring careers based on his interests.

four years of post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Uzma is passionate about emotional and physical well-being of women. She has a particular interest in supporting women’s mental and physical health by empowering women through all walks of life.

Uzma also support patient/community education and is currently working on a community level education project through the e-health system. She also dedicates her time and expertise as a volunteer at the local hospital.

Uzma is now looking to utilize her expertise in alternative pathways in healthcare where her skills and services can be beneficial to organizations and departments within healthcare.

within the medical and clinical arenas. He has served in the community and has seen first-hand the effects of war on the people within the medical field. Though the experience in itself was devastating, it has in return equipped Firas with exceptional skills and expertise. His communication skills, alongside empathy and leadership abilities have all contributed to his strong belief and practice of patient-centered care. These experiences have also motivated Firas to utilize all available resources to support and help patients and their families to alleviate pain and suffering and achieve optimal results.

Firas believes that the combination of non-pharmacological and pharmacological measures can improve output and optimize results; and this is where he believes exceptional communication skills are the cornerstone in this equation. Firas also has experience in regular presentations in hospital and clinical settings specifically pertaining to management of emergency medical cases and has held weekly media programs about the high incidence diseases in community and their management. Firas is currently aiming to integrate and enjoy the new place he calls home- Alberta, Canada.

and acquired 7+ years of teaching experience in medical physiology to medical, pharmacy, dentistry, and nursing students.

She is board member of Alberta Hands and Voices, a parent-led, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. She also volunteers at the Foothills Medical Centre she in retail services that support patient care and comfort. Additionally, she is a member of AIMGA's COVI?D Response / Health and Wellness team which supports newcomers' health education.

At heart, she is a passionate educator with an inquisitive mind. She takes pride in her work ethics. She is known to bring compassion and positivity to any workplace. She is currently pursuing career opportunities to support health literacy and well-being of people today to contribute to their quality of life for tomorrow.

promotion, advocacy, counselling, awareness, rehabilitation, and disability care in the course of her career. She was involved research conceptualization, collation, interviewing, and analysis of data on research regarding client uptake of contraception in a community setting.

She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Medicine from University of Benin, Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. She practiced as a General Practitioner and as an Assistant Primary Health Care Coordinator after which she specialized in Family Medicine for two years before moving to Canada in May 2018. Due to her keen interest in Public health, she acquired Master's in public health. Gloria also has an interest in Public health preventions, health education and counselling, monitoring and evaluation and Health administration. She is an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association and a member of the health and wellness team while she explores opportunities to become part of the Canadian healthcare system.

comprehensive, patient-centered care with keen interest in maternal and child health to help reduce infant and maternal mortality particularly in underserviced remote areas; hence, her research on fever in under five children in Ozuoba community of River’s State. She is a self-motivated and purpose driven Physician currently doing the needful to attain licensure; virtually and in-person paying particular attention to medical ethics and improving her communication skills in the Canadian Healthcare setting. She is a member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association, and a member of the Health and Wellness team as she explores other closely related healthcare opportunities.

vibrant and populous regions of the world. She has been actively involved in women’s health promotion, education, advocacy and counseling. Hina credits endurance, stoicism and patience as her guiding principles which have led her to pursue challenges with fortitude and perseverance.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan. She practiced as General Physician and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology for four years before moving to Canada in 2013. The contentment derived from healing illness has always inspired her and she now aspires to transfer all her acquired experiences to have a positive impact on the health outcomes and welfare of others in the Calgary community.

as a General Physician for almost 5 years and also worked as a Medical Officer in Cardiac tertiary care hospital where she managed patients in CCU, Stepdown Units, and Emergency Care. She is pursuing her medical career in Canada. She is very passionate and devoted to her work. She is also working as a Telemedicine Physician in a Teleclinic based in Pakistan. She is interested in research work too.Iffat likes to volunteer and always wants to give something back to the community. She is working as a volunteer in different roles like health advocate, peer mentor, and fundraiser volunteer. She likes to be a part of this group to play her role in the health and wellness of the general population. Through this platform, she would like to participate in raising awareness on different health issues and concerns by supporting certain campaigns.

Urdu and Hindi. Rabia has previously participated in many volunteer campaigns and programs. In volunteering, she finds that she is able to give back to her community and its members. She has readily participated in volunteer community programs, food bank assistance, and also has extensive experience in collaborating with multicultural community members. By being a member of AIMGA's Health and Wellness team, Rabia aims to be part of volunteer initiatives such as social media awareness campaigns which focus on health education and awareness, pop up vaccination clinics, vaccination support lines and other health education programs that will be offered in the future.

in OBGYN, Paediatrics, General Surgery and Internal Medicine. Following his studies, he worked as a general practitioner in Uganda for one year before moving to Canada in 2019. Since arriving in Canada, he has worked with community organizations and the Red Cross. Currently, he is working with Alberta Health Services as an Adminstrator at their mass vaccination clinics in Edmonton.

Rajanee then worked as a Registrar in Maternity Hospital in Kathmandu, and as a consultant in private sectors. She also practiced obstetrics in rural communities in Nepal, and contributed in establishing maternal and child health programs in underserved communities. She is passionate about teaching and learning activities and also in training the next generation of Doctors. Currently, Rajanee is a member of AIMGA and is preparing for her Canadian licensure exams.

innovative and result-driven physician who views most of his achievements as privileges.

Due to his strong leadership and interpersonal skills, he coordinated the National Health Insurance Scheme Program with a database of over 10,000 clients for a community health centre in Nigeria. He was responsible for adjudication and claim resolution, evaluating medical claims, reviewing each client's eligibility for health care benefits, as well as quality control in respect to health care services delivered to clients.

Kola's research skills were exhibited when he coordinated and enrolled over 100 subjects infected with HIV into a study to determine the effect of Highly-Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) on CD4 count in a community. He subsequently created questionnaires and designed the scope for research on substance use among undergraduates in a University community.

As a creative-problem solver, he designed and implemented an infection control and disease prevention unit with a standard protocol at a community health centre during the Ebola Virus epidemic. In this role, he organized workshops and seminars for various communities on preventive medicine, with a focus on lifestyle modification as a vital component of disease prevention. Prior to volunteering through a not-for profit organization in assessing and managing people living with HIV, Kola was awarded with a letter of commendation for meritorious service by health organizations, towards improving health care delivery systems.

Kola volunteers for the Distress Centre and AIMGA's health and wellness team. He plans to acquire a Masters in Healthcare Management and Leadership. He is exploring opportunities in the Canadian Healthcare System in insurance management, clinical research, or infection control.

help him to deal effectively with diverse array of mental health challenges.

Currently, he has been involved in raising health awareness in general population by being a part of AIMGA's health and wellness team besides his involvement in research related to mental health. As a person, he is industrious, and humble and always gives delight to the people around him. He is always keen to volunteer in initiatives that support underprivileged populations of society. He cherishes the company of family members and loves to travel. He looks forward to establish himself as a mental health care professional in future.

professional. Pallavi has been a voice for students as a sexual assault and harassment team member. She has worked in the field of pharmacovigilance. She has demonstrated her exceptional organizational skills while working on departmental quiz activities. Currently, she is a member of Health & Wellness team at AIMGA and is doing her part in dispersing medical knowledge apart from her involvement in research. As a long-term goal, she longs to serve society by establishing herself as a health care professional in future.

and has a background teaching 3rd year medical students. Fareeha has worked as a Medical Officer in the Emergency Department of a busy JCIA accredited tertiary care hospital in the capital city of Pakistan. She is an active part of the community and has volunteered her time with community based research projects in Alberta. She is an active member of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association, and an active member of their Health and Wellness Team which has been enthusiastically involved in different healthcare activities during the pandemic. Currently she works with Alberta Health Services as a Contact Tracer for Covid-19. Fareeha has a particular interest in primary care and acute care medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, and reconnecting with nature.

physician, Uche is noted for her innovative, system-oriented approach and she is grateful for the opportunity to lead public health interventions across two continents.

Her formal training in public health began with the West African College of Physicians Residency Training in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. Due to her exceptional leadership skills, Uche was appointed Chief Resident and Practice Manager to coordinate infectious disease control at the clinical and community level.

Uche obtained certification from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsored Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) during which she participated in outbreak response and surveillance evaluation. She was the lead for infection prevention and control (IPC) training at the Ebola Emergency Operation Center (EOC) where she developed protocols and coordinated IPC best practices in health facilities and schools.

Beyond the laudable efforts, her ability to articulate research findings and public health actions to an international scientific audience in 2016 not only demonstrated her advanced communication skill, but also earned her the coveted CDC award of 'Best Outbreak Response' in Africa.

Her critical-thinking ability was demonstrated when she conducted a quasi-experimental study to determine the cost-effectiveness of SMS and home visit reminders in reducing immunization dropout rates. She presented this research at the prestigious CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) conference in Atlanta, Georgia in 2018. Uche continues to hone her research skill and is currently a Clinical Research Scholar at Harvard Medical School.

Uche currently works for the Canadian Red Cross as the Provincial Public Health Lead where she coordinates a team of Public Health Advisors to implement COVID-19 control measures across Alberta. She also supports the COVID-19 contact tracing at Alberta Health Services. She is extremely grateful to AIMGA for shining the torch as she navigates uncertain waters in her career path. Her passion for public health is resounding and she hopes to explore further career opportunities in the Canadian Public Health System.

to Calgary, Alberta and is eager to be a part of the health education and health awareness initiatives. She has a deep interest in working within community health settings. Satinder aspires to pursue licensure and also is simultaneously exploring careers within the healthcare sector where she can be a resourceful member of the team.

she gained experience in several other medical fields such as Psychiatry, ER, Pediatrics, and 4 months of independent practice in a Primary care unit. She started her licensing exams in Canada in 2020, successfully cleared QE1, and now in the process of doing the NAC OSCE examination . She is passionate, collaborative, a team player, and special interest in working with cross-cultural communities and addressing their needs. She is an active member of AIMGA and a robust member of the Health & Wellness team. She aspires to delve deeper into the Canadian healthcare system so that she can be contributing healthcare professional for the community at large.

as well as emergency settings in India and UAE. Her qualifications include DGO,MRCOG,MRCPI. Nousheen is currently enrolled in clinical research and pharmacovigilance program and will commence in the May of 2022. She envisions entering the OB/GYN residency program in the University of Toronto and is working hard to achieve it. In the meantime, she is seeking opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.

Qatar, USA, and Canada. She led implementation of many organization wide clinical projects like 'Sepsis-6 Pathway'. Samina loves to volunteer and has been actively involved in community services since her school days. Currently contributing as telehealth physician for the underprivileged population of Pakistan as well as war affected areas of Yemen. She is also involved in many community initiatives, raising funds, and helping those in need. Samina moved to Canada in 2019 and started working as Process Improvement Manager with Royal Alexandra Hospital, she just switched her job to Clinical Assistant in the same hospital. She is extremely passionate about medicine, research and innovation and a strong patient advocate.

by his work in vaccine advocacy which resulted in PCV-13 & Rotavirus Vaccine being administered free of charge under the Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI) of Tanzania. He was also instrumental in the development and accreditation of postgraduate curricula that paved the way to introduce postgraduate training programs at the Aga Khan University Medical College in East Africa (Dar es Salaam Campus).

Nuruddin's educational background in clinical pediatrics and public health has enabled him to assume various roles in his career as a pediatrician, health educator, program developer and administrator in medical education. He has strong abilities to communicate effectively with his colleagues, demonstrated problem-solving skills, the ability to motivate people and exceptional time management skills; these skills are the driving forces for his achievements in his professional life. Outside of work, he enjoys photography and listening to music.

He is currently working as AIMGA's Community Engagement Coordinator and as a Contact Specialist with Alberta Health Services Communicable Disease Centre. He is seeking a position as a Clinical Assistant in Pediatrics.

her subsequent practice as a General Physician in Nepal. Kriti has worked with the Public Health Agency of Canada as a Policy Analyst and with Alberta Health Services as Case Investigator. Kriti is an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association. She is particularly interested in health promotion and advocacy within the community health setting.

as an Internal Medicine physician-intern in the regional hospital.During her education, Natalia was awarded several Academic Excellence Scholarships and participated in research projects related to human physiology, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease. She published more than ten abstracts and presented results of her research in Ukraine, Germany, Serbia, Russian Federation and South Korea. In addition to her medical practice, she also worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant assisting Internal Medicine faculty members with research projects.

Natalia immigrated to Canada after earning her specialist certificate to reunite with her family. She has passed medical license exams and currently works as a Medical Office Assistant. While working in this position, she has gained insights and practical knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system and its ethical and legal aspects. She is an active AIMGA member and also a robust member of the Health & Wellness Team. Having experience working alongside various interdisciplinary teams and possessing a combination of professional and specialized skills, Natalia aspires to become a physician in Canada. She is also looking for volunteer opportunities in medical research, and clinical observerships to continue to strengthen her skills and enrich her knowledge and hands-on experience.

to the improve healthcare system. She has been extensively involved in teaching which allows her to give back what she has learned from role models. She values integrity and teamwork and feels motivated by challenges.

After obtaining her medical degree and pathology speciality training from Mansoura University, Egypt, Sahar won a scholarship to study her PhD in Oncology at Nottingham University, UK. The project focused on studying breast cancer inflammatory cell infiltrates and their role in disease prognosis. She presented her work at international meetings and had 5 first-author publications in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the BCRT Journal, Journal of Clinical Pathology, and Oncoimmunology. She is also an ad-hoc reviewer for The Breast, Plos One, Journal of Clinical Pathology, and Breast Cancer research journals.

In 2012, Sahar landed in Canada as a skilled worker immigrant and immediately started her postdoctoral research at UBC, U of C and AHS, to continue her productivity on research publication and teaching medical students. She is an active member of AIMGA and a current participant of their Career Transition Program, through which she is exploring further career challenges in healthcare that could boost her enthusiasm to contribute to Albertan’s healthcare.

health care system while preparing for exams. She considers herself to be a lifelong learner and is passionate about taking care of patients and helping people to stay healthy. She is currently working as a contact tracing specialist in AHS while trying to become re-licensed as a registered respiratory therapist in Canada (Alberta and Ontario) so that she can contribute her knowledge to the COVID-19 battle.

She is currently on maternity leave and working towards completing the Medical Council of Canada licensure exams. She has been an integral member of AIMGA's COVID Response team and called Cargill employees, worked as an interpreter for AHS townhall meetings, conducted presentations, webinars, and podcasts, and translated documents as requested.

various rotations such as Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Ob-gyn, Cardiology, ICU and triage. She moved to Canada in 2017 and navigated her way through excelling in her LMCC examinations. Currently, she is working towards knowing the Canadian Health Care system and pave a way for her to become a successful Family Practitioner by obtaining a residency spot.

in emergency ICU, and renal dialysis. Neveen has also practiced following up with patients after operations and made preoperative fitness. In addition to this Neveen has treated patients in toxicology , scorpions and snake bites. Prior to immigrating to Canada, Neveen also had the opportunity to treat COVID-19 patients in her clinic. She is looking forward to integrating into the Canadian healthcare system.

and laboratory skills. As a medical practitioner, she has helped thousands of patients achieve and maintain their health goals through various diagnostic and treatment plans and through collaboration with various health professionals to ensure good departmental and patient outcomes. She has also served as Acting Medical Superintendent of the 100+ bed capacity rural hospital and as Assistant Program Coordinator for the Influenza Sentinel Surveillance program, a WHO National Influenza Centre.

Quinn's interest is in laboratory sciences, specifically in Molecular Biology. She is fascinated by medical genetics, prenatal counseling, and fertility treatments. Her other interests include health education and teaching. As an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) and a current participant of their Career Transition Program, she is actively exploring pathways into the Alberta health care system to practice these adjuncts to medicine. Currently, Quinn works for the Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is making a steady impact in reducing COVID-19 risk spread through contact tracing.

she obtained her Physician high-specialist degree in Pain Medicine by one year as a resident at the UNAM/ National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, in Mexico City. She has practiced as a Physician Specialist in Anesthesia in the Mexican Social Security Institute in Mexico City, along with her private practice of Pain Medicine. Before coming to Canada, she completed a diploma course in analgesia and anesthesia in gynecology and obstetrics from the Mexican Society of Anesthesiology in Gynecology and Obstetrics, A.C. After her immigration to Canada Naxheilli is pursuing licensure while also trying her best to be a contributing member of the healthcare system.

top 5 students in her batch of 100. Her clinical experience includes investigative procedures, diagnostic tests, primary care, and telemedicine.

During her medical school she has worked at several rural health camps and conducted health education campaigns and community outreach programs in Madhya Pradesh, India, which led to increased awareness about various communicable and non-communicable diseases among people and increased their adherence to medical services. One of her proudest accomplishments is when she received an award from the 'Indian Council of Medical Research' for a research study titled 'Feasibility and Viability of Mobile Phone Healthcare Services Provided to the Rural Population of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh'.

Afrah is currently on her pathway to licensure as a physician in Canada and the United States and has successfully completed the MCCQE and USMLE examinations. She is currently volunteering at the Women's Centre of Calgary and plans to continue her role as a lifelong learner to better care for those in need. In her spare time, you can find her trying to learn the guitar and piano, reading novels, and travelling to unique places.

during the Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh. Being highly motivated to pursue her career in healthcare in Canada, she joined Alberta Health Services as a volunteer. Tasmira is currently working as a Contact Tracing Specialist (casual) at Alberta Health Services. She is also an active member of AIMGA's Covid-19 response team, and involved in couple of other health research projects. She completed her first licensure qualifying exam (MCCQE-1) in September of 2020 towards her long term career goal of practicing medicine as a medical doctor in Canada. She is looking for opportunities in health research, public health and health administration.

25 years. Furthermore, he has worked in private outpatient settings and also independently operated his own walk-in clinic. He is passionate about having a patient-centred approach to address the patient's concerns in the best way possible. Patient education is also highly important to him. Esmail values exchange of ideas and information- his belief is that this is the key to learn and grow.

in specializing as a paediatrician but is also open to explore alternative career opportunities within the healthcare industry in Canada. She is looking forward to being a contributing member of the healthcare community.

a dissertation on the topic Frequency and Clinical Spectrum Of Diabetes Insipidus in Children. She immigrated to Canada in 2016 and is currently residing in Calgary, Alberta. Ghazala has completed her MCC licensing exams and hopes to pursue licensure in Canada.

camps for children. She also worked in the emergency and trauma unit of Atlas Medical Centre hospital in Muscat, Oman for 3 years.

She's now working as a physician assistant in Calgary which involves taking relevant medical histories, conducting medical examinations under supervision, preparing patient charts and referrals. She has been an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association's Health And Wellness Team where she has been conducting webinars related to COVID 19 and other health related topics for the South East Asian communities. She's seeking employment opportunities in healthcare while pursuing licensure.

Canada.

She has done her MCC exam and is currently working as a Clinical Assistant in a Family Clinic. While working in this position, she has gained insight, practical knowledge and clinical experience of the Canadian Healthcare and its ethical and legal aspects. Ammara is an active member of AIMGA and she aspires to become a physician in Canada. She is looking for volunteer opportunities in clinical research and intends to work as a clinical assistant in Alberta to gain hospital work experience in Canada.

She uses her skills and knowledge to bring change. Faiza has graduated from Pakistan and has vast experience in every field of medicine from Royal tertiary and Military hospital in Saudi Arabia. She has been awarded as best resident for emergency response in Saudia Arabia Military hospital. Faiza was also involved in research for dialysis and transplantation for Hepatitis B and C and has 3 years of teaching experience in renal dialysis. She is passionate about health education and awareness and is looking forward to integrating in the healthcare system in Canada.

in Nigeria. She addressed both the physical and mental health concerns of these victims, fostering their rehabilitation and improving their welfare. During the course of her work, she was able to recognize unexpressed needs, appreciate local epidemiological factors, gain knowledge of community resources and take on the role of an advocate. She is an active member of the Health and Wellness team of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association. Serena is presently assisting in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by working as a Contact Tracing Specialist with Alberta Health Services. Her long term career goal is to practice as a Family Physician in Canada.

and control. I am a humanitarian which makes volunteering my passion. I was actively involved in health education and awareness in my home country and would love to continue doing so here in Canada.

has the opportunity of working in both private and public health institutions and also functioned at very senior levels in healthcare and finance solutions. Adeolu holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the Lagos State University. He rose to become a member of the executive management committee, member investment committee and chairman of risk management committee for the Kystone Bank’s subsidiary company. Adeolu has undergone several local and international trainings, with certificates to his credit, on Clinical & Administrative medicine, Health Insurance & Economics, Project management, Leadership and Business Administration. He has been awarded Fellow of Institute for Health Insurance and Managed Care of Nigeria in year 2015 and is also a member of Nigeria Medical Association. He is looking forward to integrating into the healthcare system and being a robust member of the Health & Wellness Team at AIMGA.

a hardworking physician of note with excellent record of service to humanity.

He has been participating in humanitarian services from his days as an undergraduate, ranging from personal medical missions in underserved areas to serving different organizations, religious bodies etc.

He is also described as a shrewd private investor with a keen interest in leadership and management traversing several sectors in both public and private space. He possesses excellent communication, system thinking and leadership skills which has been of benefit to multiple start ups in and outside of the heath-care system. He strongly believes in lifting others by providing clarity of purpose and direction. He leads an exemplary professional life known for upholding ethical standards and ensuring quality service delivery.

in this, is patient empowerment and participation.

This perspective is what drives Oliyide to establish and maintain practices that highlight the significance of stakeholders and doctors working together to create an environment where patients themselves have the autonomy of choosing their own level of engagement in their care. She is currently exploring alternative pathways into Healthcare in Alberta and is guided by a principle of patient/client centered care, whether in a clinical setting, in healthcare management, leadership and/or other future roles.

Oliyide is an amateur chef in her leisure time and an avid traveler who enjoys exploring and discovering different cultures.

Management in Health and Global Health Project Management. Based on her experiences over the years, she recognized that mental health was not being given the attention it deserved thus she decided to pursue a certification in Mental Health and Addictions Recovery here in Canada. She is an advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion. She is skilled in health research and has been involved in several projects from planning, implementation through to evaluation. Oghale continues to explore pathways to contribute to the healthcare system that align with her skills and interests.

in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Arabic). Razia has a strong academic background with post-graduation medical qualifications. Since arriving to Canada, she has been actively involved within the healthcare sector and is passionate about health education, health awareness and community initiatives.

proceeding to commence his post graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He has about four years experience in this specialty with a sub-specialization experience in uro-gynaecology. He migrated to Canada in April, 2019 and he is seeking opportunities in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as Family medicine in order to contribute to the promotion of health in Canada.

with colleagues and coworkers. She was an excellent team leader in the emergency room and intensive care unit. She demonstrated success in data analysis, outbreak control, and coordinating healthcare screening programs in rural, underserved communities for the vulnerable population. Her research interest has motivated her to complete Applied Clinical Research Certificate at McMaster University, Ontario, and Leadership Training in Pragmatic Clinical Trial in SPOR-Alberta. She loves dancing and plays tennis. Maria is looking forward to becoming a robust member of the Health & Wellness Team and integrating into the healthcare system here in Canada.

than 14 years. He has conducted workshops on airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for anesthesia residents and medical students. He has provided anesthesia to more than 4,000 patients undergoing surgery for all surgical specialties including interventional cardiology for adults and children. Additionally, Mario has served as a member of the Board of Directors and manager of the operating room of the clinical center in Merida Venezuela for 2 years before moving to Canada. Since immigrating to Canada, he is preparing to become a certified doctor in Canada and is an active member of AIMGA where he has collaborated in health education for newcomers in Alberta. Mario is currently working as a COVID-19 Investigator at the Alberta Health Services. In this role, he able to make use of his knowledge by making a contribution to the fight against the pandemic in this province.

in Occupational Medicine where she eventually took a managerial position for a clinic of a manufacturing company. She has passed the MCCEE, MCCQE1 and the NAC OSCE examinations. Easter has also completed several clinical oberverships. She is currently a part-time support staff at a research centre in Calgary. Easter aims to pursue her goal in research and clinical practice as she integrates into the Canadian healthcare system.

to Canada. During these years of practice she was also appointed as the faculty of the Emergency department, where she was responsible for teaching the juniors and medical students from WCMC Qatar. She was also involved in the mentorship of the residents and students.

paediatrician as a Clinic Assistant. Mohammad is passionate about what he does and believes in taking a holistic approach, that is why the current clinic he is working with is where medical cannabis is prescribed to the appropriate candidate. Mohammad believes in being an active part of the community Mohammad is a member of the Bangladesh Medical Society of Alberta, a member of the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA) and also a volunteer interpreter for the Bengali speaking community. He is actively participating in numerous volunteer opportunities as well. Mohammad completed his MBBS in 2010 from Jahurul Islam Medical College in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh. After completion of internship, he moved to Dhaka where he had his own practice of paediatrics. In June 2012, he moved to Calgary, Alberta. He likes gardening, fishing, and DIY projects in his leisure time.

orthopaedic, anesthesia and ophthalmology. Manik then started working as medical officer in obstetrics & gynaecology from 2008 in Lumbini Medical College Palpa. In 2009, he joined Sukraraj tropical & infectious hospital, getting more experience in infectious diseases. Manik practiced within the Emergency and ICU departments as well as in private clinics. He also practiced as a Physician in Oman from 2013-2016. Manik immigrated to Canada in 2017 and is now focused on serving within the healthcare capacity while pursuing licensure.

and preventive medicine. She immigrated to Canada in 2016 and since then she has worked as a clinical coordinator at the Victoria Fertility Centre and Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine. As an active member of AIMGA's COVID-19 Response Team and Health & Wellness Team, Edna has been enrolled in multiple activities to support the ethno-cultural populations in Alberta during this pandemic. She has also been working with the University of Calgary as a Community Scholar and Community Advisor since November 2020. Edna recognizes the importance of patient education, advocacy and research to improve health outcomes and she is seeking career opportunities to utilize her skills, knowledge and experience in these areas.

as in places with inadequate resources. During his time practicing in rural and low-resource communities he coordinated a pilot program that used mobile clinics in hard-to-reach communities as a means to improve health care for such rural communities and areas. He also worked in international rural border communities and is well acquainted with the challenges of working in multicultural settings. He is fluent in four languages (English. Spanish, Ngas and Hausa). He now aspires to pursue licensure and integrate into the Canadian healthcare system.

of the West Indies, Mona in 2017. This has allowed her to see her dreams and passion of being a medical doctor fulfilled through working in multiple hospitals and community health settings across the Kingston and St. Andrew region in Jamaica; garnering experience working in the health care system and sharpening her clinical acumen. With interests of becoming a Family Medicine Physician, certified in Canada, doing medical research and teaching in the future, Renee has been using the last year in Canada to sit qualifying exams, complete certifications, volunteer and observe the functions of the Canadian health care system. She continues to hone her skills in preparation for the opportunity to give back and to grow in the Canadian Health Care Field.

of Gynaecology and Obstetrics from Pakistan (FCPS, MCPS) and has also worked in different countries including Pakistan, UAE and Saudi Arabia. During her clinical practice, she has always been involved in teaching medical students and residents and found her passion in teaching alongside medicine as well. She also took part in research, making policy and protocol for department and participated in a 5-year study conducted in Dubai hospital. Faiza became a member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG-UK) in 2019. Faiza is now looking forward to establishing herself as a medical health care professional in the future. As a long-term goal, she would love to serve society within the area of medicine. Faiza is an active member of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association and will be contributing to the community as a volunteer in many different capacities.

becoming a qualified Physician. She is a passionate International Medical Graduate with a keen interest in serving the community. Sabika aspires to work within the healthcare sector in Canada as she navigates the journey towards licensure.

health expenditure. With a view to having an impact on this noble cause, he had worked as research admin at prostate Cancer Center of Southern Alberta Institute of Urology in Calgary. Currently he is volunteering in a project of prostate cancer at Rocky View General Hospital preparing and managing database of histopathology findings.

He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2018. He has completed 1 year internship before moving to Canada in July 2019.

Gazi also has an interest in health management and hospital management. He is an active member of Alberta International Medical Graduate Association and a current participant of their Career Transition Program. As part of this program, he is exploring alternative pathways into the Alberta health care system based on his interest.

Playing soccer and cricket are his favorite outdoor activities.

after graduating from Riga Stradina University. Alongside being a practicing paediatrician, he also has held Clinical Director roles in three various clinics that he has been a part of. Omid is passionate about research and is dedicated to be a life-long learner specifically in the area of pediatrics.

Omid is known by his colleagues to be an exceptional team player, especially in multidisciplinary teams. He has been a mentor, an educator, a trainer, and often referred to as 'go-to' person by colleagues and staff members. He has a firm belief that when medical professionals are connected to both colleagues and patients the impact of this is grand; this significantly impacts quality of care, team/workplace culture and on a larger scale the global health dynamics.

Omid enjoys volunteering for community events, adventures in nature, photography and quality time with his little family. He has a passion for local and international travel with a focus on experiencing different cultural ways of life. He is looking forward to integrating and embracing the Canadian society and culture and his future goal includes being a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Paediatrics.

and care. She facilitates open conversation, is eager to learn and demonstrate her competencies.

She has expertise in family practice, critical care medicine, cardiology, respiratory medicine, women's health, palliative care, psychiatry, value-based healthcare, community outreach and health advocacy.

is determined and passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic, and patient-centered care to communities. With a special interest in maternal and child health preventative care, she is committed to providing health education about preventable diseases and decreasing maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in underserved rural areas. She is a very positive person and possesses a positive attitude towards life. She had completed numerous observerships in Family Medicine and other specialties both in the clinic and hospital settings. Currently, Bithika is employed with Alberta Health Services as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician.

Her favorite hobby is learning new things and she loves to spend time with her family especially with her two young boys. She is an active member of AIMGA and volunteers with AIMGA's Vaccination helpline. She will pursue her dream to be a licensed Physician in Canada.

during internship. She is passionate about helping those in need and has participated as well as organized several medical camps in Nairobi, Kenya in order to promote health education and prevention in the community. She believes this is one of the several ways to improve public health and well being of individuals. Currently, Harshan is interested in health promotion and illness prevention as the primary goal. In order to achieve that, she recognizes that importance of volunteering and giving back to the the community.

pursued her post-graduation in Ophthalmology. She was also involved in volunteering in camps at various rural sites to provide assistance to the underprivileged. She immigrated to Canada in 2019 and completed her MCC Examinations.Asma is passionate about delivering care to the community and hopes to become a part of the Canadian healthcare system for the wellness of the society. She loves the diversity of treatments that are being delivered by the Family physicians and aspires to practice as one.

various healthcare related projects such as a volunteering for AIMGA's health and wellness team where she has been actively involved in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently working as a Contact Specialist for Alberta Health Services.

about helping people which is why she ventured in numerous volunteering activities alongside her medical studies. Having come from a developing country with a poor healthcare system, the experience has made her strong, compassionate, and able to rise above any challenges she faces. She was part of the college's CBTP (Community Based Outreach Program), a program designed to help create awareness and tackle preventable public health issues among vulnerable societal groups, by providing home to home visit counseling and free health checkups at rural and underprivileged areas of the country.

She became a volunteer to the Canadian Red Cross as an Emergency Response Team (ERT) responder in December 2020. Hindia moved to Canada over a year ago and became a new member of AIMGA seeking opportunities to further her career by joining Canadian healthcare system.

awareness, rehabilitation, disability care, psychosocial assessment, and suicide prevention for the last three years prior to coming to Canada. Another aspect of health she’s been involved in is research conceptualization, screening, collation, interviewing, and analysis of data on research regarding patients who presented to hospital having attempted suicide or considered at risk in a hospital setting.

She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun, Nigeria in 2010. She practiced as a General Practitioner after which she specialized in Psychiatry for three years before moving to Canada in April 2018. Due to her avid interest in mental health, she acquired Mental Health First Aid Certification, currently volunteering in a recovery center, and conducting research related to mental health in Canada.

Toyin also has an interest in health management and disability management. She is an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) and a current member of the (AIMGA) Health Awareness Group.

She has experience in multiple specialties in both surgery and medicine. She has also worked as a Medical Officer dealing with emergency, ICU and ward patients. In 2016, she obtained her certification in Basic Ultrasonology and then entered in Ophthalmology Residency program as a resident trainee for 1.5 years before moving to Canada. Maheen is passionate about teaching and creating health awareness and promotion.

OPD’s and has diagnosed and treated high risk obstetrics and gynecology cases such as hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction etc. Viieta is committed to excellent patient care and looks forward to integrating into the healthcare system in Canada. She is energetic, reliable, and has exceptional work ethic. She looks forward to being a contributing member of the Health & Wellness Team at AIMGA.

for practicing medicine and teaching led him to practice as a Family Doctor in both rural and urban settings where he had the opportunity to not only provide his patients with treatment options, but also educate and act as a strong advocate for them. Kamyar moved with his family to Canada in 2018 and settled in beautiful Alberta. He quickly passed each licensure exam on his first attempt, allowing more time to focus on his hobbies and other interests, including volunteering. He has recently helped Dari-speaking refugees in the role of language translator at Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic in Calgary. Outside of work, you can find him enjoying hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Medicine in rural area of Bangladesh. She is extremely passionate about medicine, research and innovation and a strong patient advocate. After moving to Canada, Nahid started to work as a clinical assistant in various medical clinics since 2019. She has gained adequate knowledge about the Canadian healthcare system over this period. Currently, she also has joined as a Resident Support Aid in Saint Joseph Health Care, Hamilton, Canada. Nahid has a strong passion for teaching, and she mentored several IMGs to prepare for MCCQE1 and the NAC OSCE exam. Moreover, she loves to volunteer and has been actively involved in community services since her graduation from medical school. She is an active member of AIMGA and is a part of the Health & Wellness Team.

written and verbal communication skills. Mohammad is committed to utilizing his skill set and expertise to help enable others to reach their goals. He has recently moved to Calgary, Alberta to pursue medical training and is currently preparing for his examinations. Mohammad is ECFMG certified with research, elective and observership experience in the United States. He is looking forward to integrating within the healthcare sector in Canada and joining volunteer campaigns to gain more insight into the medical system here.

various means. She is interested in being a part of AIMGA's Health & Wellness Team to be a part of the health education and awareness programs and initiatives AIMGA promotes.

Centre, and is currently working as a contact tracing specialist for Alberta Health Services while volunteering for AIMGA's health and wellness team.

Babitha, an international medical graduate, focuses her positive energy for creative and innovative ideas. She has successfully completed a certificate in research study design provided by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) and Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS) and ICH-Good Clinical Practice certification. In addition to this, she has undergone training about electronic data capturing using the REDCap software. She has chosen to go through a steep learning curve pursing training in R programming.

In her spare time, Babitha enjoys travel, food, and publishing her paintings. Babitha hopes to find a position in healthcare that combines her interests in technology, research, and education in healthcare.

completed the MCC licensing examinations and is looking forward to being a licensed Physician in Canada.

at the University of Calgary. She successfully published two articles in peer-reviewed journals. Following her passion for community and health care services improvement, Rossana began working on a community-based research study titled Primary Care Access for South American Immigrants and Refugees: Identifying and Prioritizing Barriers for Mitigation. She and her colleagues recently published an article in the BMJ Open journal, as well as, a commentary in the journal of Evidence-Based Nursing.

Rossana has completed numerous observerships in Family Medicine, and has worked as a clinical aide in a family practice clinic to gain insights into the Canadian health care system. Rossana has been an active member of AIMGA's COVID Response team and provided interpretation services at the COVID-19 testing in Brooks, AB and has been doing podcasts. She has recently joined Alberta Health Services as a case investigator specialist. Rossana aspires to obtain a residency position in Canada.

groups in southern India. She loves working with people and creating a trusting environment with her clients. She hold ethics and moral views in high regard in her practice. She is a diligent worker and holds herself accountable for her actions. She looks forward to working in this beautiful country and for the people and giving her best at it.

to her community through volunteering at local school and recreational centres. She wishes to continue her career in medicine. She enjoys baking, crafts, reading, and yoga.

island of St. Maarten. She has completed her clinical rotations in hospitals United States and England, UK. She then passed the USMLE and MCCQE 1 Exams. Hira has recently completed her PG training in Family Medicine from Pakistan and is working towards getting a PRA position in Alberta and hoping to write the TDM exam soon.

Hira is a strong advocate for the underprivileged and spent some time working in the underserved areas in Pakistan. Hira loves to volunteer and has volunteered in many different organisations during her undergraduate and medical degrees. Her interests lie in disease prevention and she wishes to use her cross-cultural education background to help the underprivileged populations and especially women who have been sidelined in many cultures across the globe. Apart from work, she enjoys travelling, reading books and spending time with her toddlers.

therapy for pain management. She combined her clinical practice with administrative duties in the managerial medical field as Chief of PM&R in CMDLT, in Caracas, Venezuela, receiving in 2012 the Meritocracy Award for her leadership and for providing volunteer health care services for the community.

She is passionate about teaching, as well as sharing her knowledge and experience gained throughout many years of clinical practice and she has been able to do so by giving educational presentations on health topics for patients, family and community members, as well as Assistant Professor of Postgraduate studies of PM&R for the University Central of Venezuela (UCV). She is highly committed in providing compassionate quality care as well as supporting communities in need.

In 2016 she came to Canada where she has worked as Medical Assistant and Clinic Aide through which she gained experience in the Alberta Health Care system. She's currently an active member of the Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) and part of their COVID Response / Health and Wellness Team and joined Alberta Health Services as Contact Tracing Support Specialist in December. She is very excited to be part of these amazing teams during such challenging times and to be able to help in the fight against COVID and to be engaged in community.

with the Sri Lankan Army where she quickly developed the ability to make decisions under pressure in chaotic situations in order to save the lives of others in both field operations and in hospital settings. Following successful completion of her internship in OBGYN and Internal Medicine, Diyamanthi had the opportunity to work at some of the top private hospitals in their Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments. Apart from surgical procedures, she has provided counselling to patients and families faced with stressful situations resulting from miscarriages, stillbirths, birth defects, prematurity, etc. Her enthusiasm for surgery was not confined to Obstetrics but also included open and laparoscopic surgeries and numerous types of pediatric, Orthopedic, Plastic and General surgeries. Diyamanthi now lives in Calgary. she is working as a contact tracer specialist with AHS and also volunteering with the Holy Spirit Church.

Commission exam of the Government of Sindh province and got his appointment as Medical Officer. In this role, he worked at a primary care clinic in underserved communities in the outskirts of the city of Karachi. Rafay was responsible for the primary care of patients in those communities. In November 2018, he moved to Alberta, Canada. Due to his keen interest in medicine and clinical research, he has obtained a post-graduate diploma in applied clinical research and has been a part of over 10 publications. He is currently working as a clinical sleep assistant and is hoping to take part in community outreach initiatives and stay heavily involved within the healthcare sector.

both in the clinical and public health fields. She is involved in health research and the health promotion field in Canada. She has expertise in healthcare policy, leadership and project management. Mahmuda is eager to be a part of a robust team such as the Health & Wellness team providing health awareness and health education to the community. She is looking forward to contributing her skills and expertise and growing as a healthcare professional within the healthcare industry in Canada.

he is willing to go above and beyond in all aspects of his professional life.

Michael obtained his Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from Alexandria University, Egypt. He practiced as a General Practitioner and Emergency Physician after which he obtained a master degree in surgery before moving to Canada in October 2018. Michael comes with 12+ years of experience in managing patients in a clinic setting, hospital, and ER and worked under two licenses – one as a general practitioner and one as a surgical specialist. He's been involved in research conceptualization, screening, collation, interviewing, and analysis of data on research regarding patients who presented to hospital with Cubital tunnel syndrome; a condition of nerve entrapment at the elbow. Michael has published an article in neurosurgery at National Journal of Health Sciences, 2017, 2, 52-56 under the title Comparative Study of Outcome of Simple Decompression Versus Anterior Transposition of Ulnar Nerve in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Michael has completed a variety of workshops and certificates.

Michael also has an interest in health management and was a manager of the Om Elnour hospital for approximately a year. Michael is an active participant in AIMGA's health and wellness team and has been working as a Community Scholar and Community Advisor at the University of Calgary. He recently obtained a position with Alberta Health Services as a Contact Specialist.