Mentoring Session: An ITD's Journey to a Canadian Advanced Standing / Degree Completion Program

Interested in pursuing an Advanced Standing / Degree Completion Program in Canada? Join this interactive group mentoring session led by an internationally trained dentist (ITD) who successfully navigated the admissions process and is now a student in a Canadian Advanced Standing / Degree Completion Program.

What to Expect:

The mentor will share their personal journey, including:

• Reasons for deciding on the university pathway

• Studying for the ADAT

• Applying to dental schools and advanced standing / degree completion programs

• Preparing for and completing interviews and other assessments needed

• Overcoming challenges and setbacks throughout the application process

Participants will gain firsthand insight into the realities of the journey, along with practical tips, lessons learned, and strategies that helped the mentor move forward successfully.

Bring your questions and join an open conversation about the journey from an ITD to a student in a Canadian Advanced Standing / Degree Completion Program. This is a unique opportunity to learn from lived experience, gain valuable insights, and connect with others pursuing the same goal.

Date: August 15, 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am, PDT (Vancouver Time)

RSVP now.

Hosted by the ACCEP-IEHP program at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

If you are not an ACCEP-IEHP program participant yet and want to find out if you are eligible for additional services like financial support for uniforms, nursing shoes, criminal record checks, short-term courses, standard first aid, and wage subsidies offered by ACCEP-IEHP, please complete the ACCEP-IEHP Eligibility Check Form – Fill out form. (You don't need to fill out this form if you are already an ACCEP-IEHP program participant).

For more information, contact accep-vancouver@success.bc.ca