Patient Navigator Program (PNP) Cohort 4 Application

The Patient Navigator Program (PNP) for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) is funded by the Government of Alberta. The purpose of this program is to bridge highly skilled international medical graduates (IMGs) into a non-physician occupation in the areas of patient navigation, health promotion, health facilitation and community-based research.

This is a no-cost in person program only open to IMGs that reside in Alberta (specifically in Calgary or surrounding areas). The program will run from June 14th to September 6th, 2024 during week days (8:45am-12:30pm).

Most of the program components will be delivered in person at the AIMGA office in Calgary. Attendance is mandatory (25 hours a week), including a practicum placement.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Actively seeking employment in a non-physician role in healthcare
• A permanent resident, naturalized Canadian citizen, or refugee claimant
• Residing in Alberta, more specifically in Calgary or surrounding area
• Able to be commit to attending an in person program Mon-Fri from 8:45am-12:30pm at the AIMGA office
• Have an English Language Proficiency test completed with a CLB test score (or equivalent) of a minimum of 7 (IELTS, OET, TOFL CELPIP are exams accepted)
• No previous post-graduate education in Canada
• Limited to no work experience in Canada (those with no work experience preferred)

We are currently accepting applications from IMGs who are interested in this program until April 29th, 2024. As part of the application process, we may require an online interview following your submission. Successful candidates will be contact by the program coordinator in mid-May.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. I am (Select all that apply): *

• a permanent resident, refugee, or Canadian citizen (i.e., legally entitled to work in Canada)
• residing in Calgary, Alberta (or surrounding area)
• able to participate in person (Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm, MDT)
• a member of AIMGA
• none of the above

This in person program is only open to: 1) Permanent Residents, 2) Refugee claimants, and 3) Canadian Citizens residing in Alberta, Canada. Applicants must be members of AIMGA and must be available to attend all in person classes at the Calgary office and their weekly practicum placements.

2. Full Name: *

First

Last

2.1. Preferred Name (if applicable):

3. Email: *

4. Phone: *

5. Date of Birth (MM,DD,YYYY): *

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6. Address: *

House number, street name, and apartment number (if applicable)

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Postal code

7. Country of Origin: *

8. First language: *

8.1. Additional language(s) (if applicable):

9. When did you immigrate to Canada (please indicate month and year)? *

10. What is your medical specialty or specialties? *

11. Have you taken an English Language Proficiency Test (at any point in time)? *

• Yes
• No

11.1. What is the most recent English language proficiency test taken by you? *

• CLBA or CLBPT
• IELTS
• OET Medicine
• CELPIP
• TOEFL
• Other
• I have not taken an English language proficiency test BUT I am willing to take one to qualify for this program.

11.2. Please indicate the name of the English test you took: *

11.3. Please indicate your overall score and/or individual scores (S, L, R, and W): *

11.4. Please upload a copy of your results if you have them available.

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12. Pursuing an Alternative Career Pathway is my: *

• short-term goal
• mid-term goal
• long-term goal

13. Employment Status: *

• Unemployed and looking for a job
• Unemployed and not looking for a job
• Employed full time and looking for a different job
• Employed part time and looking for a different job
• Employed and not looking for a job

14. Please share your current job title and organization/employer name: *

15. How soon do you expect to be employed following this course? *

• Immediately
• 1-2 months
• 3+ months

As this is an employment focused program, it is expected that selected participants will be actively seeking employment throughout the program. A portion of the program will be dedicated to ensuring participants have the tools and job search skills required. This is a program for only those who are able and committed to becoming employed.

16. Please describe a patient or a person that you provided patient navigation supports to, or a time of when you advocated on behalf of a patient or patient group. *

17. What special populations or areas of health are you interested in? (Select all that apply)

• Newcomers / immigrants
• Men's health
• Women's health
• Mental health
• Indigenous health
• Youth health
• Patients with disabilities
• Patients with chronic diseases
• Oncology
• Other

Please specify:

18. What is your reason for applying to this program? *

19. What do you want us to know about you? (E.g., background, education, work experience, what motivates you, areas of interest) (max 150 words / 1 paragraph) *

NOTE: Please see AIMGA's website for examples of staff bios ( SEE: https://aimga.ca/meet-staff/ and click on the different staff names to view)

20. Please upload your most up-to-date resume.

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21. Do you have any additional information regarding your application that you would like to share?

Questions? Contact Us.

If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Drew Bowman, AIMGA’s Program Coordinator for this initiative, at drew@aimga.ca .

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