Mentor Spotlight
We’re proud to recognize the amazing mentors who are at the heart of the IPG Mentorship and Integration project. These pharmacists share their time, knowledge and experience to support IPGs as they build skills, grow their confidence and work toward licensure in Canada. Their guidance makes a lasting difference in the lives of the IPGs they support and in the future of the profession.
Meet Some of our Standout Mentors
Ayub Chishti
"Mentoring has been especially meaningful in seeing IPGs successfully complete their registration in Canada. Watching them reach that milestone after everything they’ve gone through makes the experience very rewarding."
Baseer Yasseen
"I was motivated to become a mentor because I understand the challenges that internationally trained pharmacists face when transitioning into practice in a new country. "
David Ross Barclay
"It's rewarding knowing that I can be a part of and invest in the career journey of someone who is involved in healthcare. It's meaningful that they will go on and continue to make a difference in many patients' lives."
Fariba Hashemi
"One of the most rewarding parts of being a mentor is helping future generations of pharmacists grow into their profession and feel more confident in themselves and their skills."
Gagandeep Kaur
"What makes this mentorship meaningful is watching people go from self-doubt to self-trust. To see the light turn on when someone realizes, “I belong here too.” If I could tell every IPG one thing, it would be this: You’re not starting over — you’re starting stronger."
Khamoye Williams
"As a seasoned pharmacist and International Pharmacy Graduate myself, my primary goal as a mentor is to cultivate a culture of excellence by empowering the next generation of pharmacists and helping fellow IPGs successfully transition into Canadian practice"
Monica Micheal
"It’s especially rewarding when participants express how the mentorship positively impacted their confidence and motivation. Witnessing their success brings genuine fulfillment to me as a mentor"
Want to get involved or know a mentor we should feature next? Let us know at ipgmi@pharmacists.ca.