Virtual Learning Session

Registration is now open for our next Virtual Learning Session:

In Their Own Words: Success Stories from the IPG Mentorship and Integration Project

Wednesday, June 10 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET

This session will feature IPGs who have gone on to become licensed pharmacists in Canada, sharing how the project — including work placements, mentorship and learning opportunities — supported their success.

Our panelists will speak candidly about their experiences — the challenges, the turning points, and what kept them moving forward.

Whether you’re just starting on your path to licensure in Canada or well on your way, these IPG pharmacists remember exactly what it was like and they want to help.

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PLEASE NOTE: This webinar will be conducted in English.

We would like to remind you of the eligibility requirements for participation in this event. All participants must:

• Be a permanent or temporary resident, Canadian citizen, or person granted refugee status in Canada, eligible to work in Canada.
• Hold an internationally obtained undergraduate degree in pharmacy.

Speaker bios

Gagandeep Kaur

Gagandeep Kaur, is a pharmacist, speaker, and mentor with the Canadian Pharmacists Association. An internationally trained pharmacist who has built her career across multiple Canadian provinces, she brings a practical and people-centered perspective to pharmacy practice, professional growth, leadership, and career reinvention.

Through CPhA, Gagandeep mentors internationally trained pharmacy professionals as they navigate the Canadian pharmacy pathway and build confidence in their careers. Beyond her work in pharmacy, she speaks on bold decision-making, reinvention, and navigating uncertainty, helping professionals make meaningful career and life pivots before confidence fully arrives.

Queenfreda Attaman

Queenfreda Attama is a licensed pharmacist with over nine years of diverse experience across the pharmaceutical industry, including Community Pharmacy, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, and Drug Research and Development. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient-centered care, medication safety, and advancing healthcare outcomes.

Currently, Queenfreda practices as a pharmacist with Neighbourly Pharmacy, where she focuses on Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT), patient counselling, medication management, and Minor Ailments prescribing. She is passionate about empowering patients through education and providing accessible, evidence-based pharmaceutical care.

Having successfully navigated the Canadian pharmacist licensing pathway herself, Queenfreda is also dedicated to mentoring and supporting internationally trained pharmacists pursuing licensure in Canada. Her goal is to simplify the licensing journey by offering guidance, practical insights, and professional support to help others achieve success in their pharmacy careers.

In addition to her clinical and professional interests, Queenfreda is recognized for her strong communication skills, leadership, and dedication to continuous professional development within the evolving healthcare landscape.

Tobechukwu Okorie

Tobechukwu is an internationally trained pharmacist originally educated in Nigeria. He immigrated to Canada in September 2022 and successfully became a licensed pharmacist in October 2025 after navigating the Canadian pharmacy licensing pathway as an International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG).

He currently works as a Pharmacist in rural Alberta, where he is passionate about patient care, leadership, and supporting underserved communities. As someone who has personally experienced the challenges and rewards of the IPG journey, he is committed to encouraging and mentoring other internationally trained pharmacists pursuing licensure and professional integration in Canada.

In addition to his professional role, he participated in the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) IPG Mentorship Program placement, where he gained valuable insights into the Canadian healthcare system and professional practice environment. Through his experiences, he hopes to inspire aspiring pharmacists to remain resilient, focused, and confident throughout their licensing journey.

Rojin Tajmir

Rojin Tajmir studied in Italy before moving to Toronto to pursue licensure. The journey took about two years and came with challenges, but staying focused on her goal kept her moving forward. A mentored placement through Canadian Pharmacists Association became a turning point, giving her valuable experience and meaningful professional connections that she continues to carry with her.

After becoming licensed, Rojin followed her passion for teaching by working as an instructor in a Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada preparation course. She now works primarily in relief roles while preparing to start her own business, and she is always happy to support others beginning this path.