Professional Development

Communication Strategies for Patient Interactions

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Recurring Event

weekly on Wednesday, starting from Monday, January 11th, 2027 - 7:00 PM, until Thursday, March 11th, 2027 - 8:30 PM
This free 8-week course is for internationally trained physicians and pharmacists who want to improve their communication skills for the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).
Classes are online; course content and assignments are all online. This course requires approximately 8–10 hours of work per week.

Jan. 11 – March 11 Mondays and Wednesday from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

National Healthcare Language Program

Are you an international medical graduate (IMG) or international pharmacy graduate (IPG)?

In this free 8-week OSCE communication prep course you will:

  • Learn effective strategies for communicating with patients in Canada
  • Practice and improve your communications competencies to help pass the Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for licensure
  • Connect and practice with other IMGs and IPGs seeking licensure in Canada
  • Improve your chances of gaining and retaining employment in your field
  • Take part in a communication practice session with simulated patients

Classes are online; course content and assignments are all online. This course requires approximately 8–10 hours of work per week.

Dates: 

  • Nov. 9 – Jan. 15 M/W 5 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 7 – Feb. 19 M/W 8 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 11 – March 11 M/W 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 12 – March 12 T/Th 9:15 – 10:45 p.m.

Event Details

Contact
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)