Internationally Trained Physician (ITP)
Ottawa, ON | Country of origin: Algeria
“As a physician trained abroad, I had a certain view of myself and my role as a healthcare professional. At the start of the program, I did not realize the importance of cultural intelligence and cultural diversity in healthcare delivery. I used to think that my knowledge and skills were sufficient to provide effective patient care. However, throughout the program, I learned to better understand the importance of empathy, generative listening and effective communication to better understand the needs and perspectives of my patients and colleagues. I have also learned to better recognize and respect cultural differences, which will help me to improve my ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.”