Table 1 Website characteristics
Organization (location) | Name of web page | Web page link (date last updated) | Type of web page | Organization profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) (Scarborough, Ontario) | Helping Newcomers Work | https://helpingnewcomerswork.ca/health-care-occupations-for-internationally-trained-newcomers/ (January 9, 2020) | Website | A non-profit, multi-service agency that talks about where to begin, elements of an employment strategy, and how one might define “success”. Their posts identify issues and opportunities, as well as “provide information and suggestions about the job search process, types of work to consider, training programmes, and upcoming opportunities.” |
Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) (Calgary, Alberta) | Alternative Career Pathways (ACP) | https://aimga.ca/alternative-pathways-in-healthcare/ (N/R) | Website | “AIMGA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the successful integration of International Medical Graduates (IMGs).” Their vision is to “improve healthcare through the re-engagement of IMGs in Canada and support IMGs as they complete the professional requirements in order to integrate into the Canadian healthcare system.” |
BioTalent Canada (Ottawa, Ontario) | Alternative Career Paths for Internationally Educated Health Professionals | https://www.biotalent.ca/alternatecareers/ (January 2020) | Website | “BioTalent Canada™ is the HR partner of and a catalyst for growth in Canada’s bio-economy. Our engagement with employers, associations, post-secondary institutions, immigrant serving agencies and service providers has built a dynamic network that is strengthening skills, connecting job-ready talent to industry and creating opportunities." |
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (London, United Kingdom) | thebmj (Career Focus) (see [26]) | https://www.bmj.com/content/331/7516/s104.1.abstract (January 2020) | Blog | “The BMJ is defined by its mission: to work towards a healthier world for all. We share that global endeavour with millions of readers working in clinical practice, research, education, government, and with patients and the public too.” |
California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology (CIBNP) (Fairfield, California) | Research Experience- California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology | https://www.cibnp.com/research-experience/ (2019) | Website | “Established in mid 2016, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology has been helping understudies from everywhere throughout the world by means of Internet. CIBNP fills in as an online stage for understudies from various parts of the globe.” |
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | Alternative Health Care Careers in Genetics | https://www.ecfmg.org/echo/webinars-june-2017.html (2020) | Website | “The ECFMG promotes quality health care for the public by certifying international medical graduates for entry into U.S. graduate medical education […].” |
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | Alternative Careers in Health Care: Public Health | https://www.ecfmg.org/echo/alternative-careers-in-health-care-public-health.html (2020) | Website | As above |
HospitalRecruiting.com (Bloomington, Indiana) | Career Options for International Medical Graduates [see [27]] | https://www.hospitalrecruiting.com/blog/2238/career-options-for-international-medical-graduates/ (January 2020) | Blog | HospitalRecruiting.com is a nationwide healthcare job board. Physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals, and non-clinical healthcare professionals may use this website to browse open positions, apply to jobs, and to communicate with recruiters with active job openings |
International Doctors Network (York, Ontario) | Alternative Careers in Health Promotion and Education for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Fall 2019 Session | (2019) | Website | The organization’s mission is to “facilitate the successful integration of Internationally Trained Doctors into the Canadian society as a whole.” |
Katherine O’Brien Communications (N/R) | Katherine O’Brien Communications [see [28]] | https://katherineobrien.ca/writing-samples/back-up-plans-for-internationally-trained-doctors/ (N/R) | Blog | N/A |
Metroland Media Group Ltd (Mississauga, Ontario) | Canadian Immigrant [see [29]] | (N/R) | Blog | "[T]he magazine began with a mandate to "inform, educate and motivate" immigrants to Canada and assist them in their newfound journey. Since then, the magazine has grown to be the only national multi-platform brand for all immigrants to Canada, on topics from careers to education to settlement.” |
North American College of Information Technology (NACIT) (Scarborough, Ontario) | North American College of Information Technology | http://www.nacollege.com/index.php/clinical-research/ (2018) | Website | NACIT’s “curriculum is based on intense job evaluation and input from potential employers. Through our skilled professional instructors and state-of-the-art technology, North American College produces graduates whose skills and knowledge have been recognized by employers, and who are well prepared to meet the challenges of today’s work environment.” |
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) (Ontario) | Settlement.org | https://settlement.org/alternative-jobs/doctor/ (2020) | Website | OCASI’s “mission is to achieve equality, access and full participation for immigrants and refugees in every aspect of Canadian life.? |
Ryerson University (Toronto, Ontario) | The Chang School of Continuing Education | (N/R) | Website | Mission: “To be a leader in innovative, quality, lifelong learning that empowers adults to reach their life and career goals We are proud to be Canada’s largest, most successful continuing education program.” |
USMLE (N/R) | USMLE Blog for Smart People | https://usmlesteps.blogspot.com/2008/10/alternate-pathways-for-foreign-medical.html (2008) | Blog | N/A |
Vancouver Public Library (VPL) (Vancouver, British Columbia) | Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre | https://pwp.vpl.ca/siic/alternative-careers/physician-alternative-careers/ (January 2020) | Website | “The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre is an online and in-person resource centre that helps newcomers to Canada find the information they need to get a job, explore careers or start a business. All of our services and resources are free and are created by staff at Vancouver Public Library.” |