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May 12, 2026Nursing Leadership presents Supporting Internationally Educated Nurses
Through mentorship, skills development and policy engagement, IFCNA embodies the Filipino cultural value of bayanihan, a strong sense of civic unity and co-operation traditionally practised by Filipinos, demonstrating how grassroots organizations can address systemic barriers while building a supportive professional community. This profile offers nurse leaders insights into how collaborative partnerships with organizations such as IFCNA can strengthen workforce integration and advance equity in nursing. A Leadership Profile of the Integrated Filipino Canadian Nurses Association
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The Integrated Filipino Canadian Nurses Association (IFCNA) represents a vital community-driven response to the challenges faced by internationally educated nurses in Canada. Founded in 2019, this federally registered non-profit organization primarily provides comprehensive support for Philippine-educated nurses navigating the complex Canadian healthcare system. This leadership profile presents insights from IFCNA's founding chair, Austine Gaqui, and immediate past president, Mark Anthony Gravos [...]
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Health System Executive, Clinical
Lakeridge Health, Durham Region, ON
Chief and Medical Director, Surgery
Oak Valley Health, Markham, ON
Chief and Medical Director, Anaesthesia
Oak Valley Health, Markham ON
Deputy Chief of Public Health
Department of Health, Government of Nunavut, Iqaluit, NU
Vice President, Seniors and Integrated Quality Care
Partners Community Health (PCH), Mississauga, ON
Associate Dean, Learner Affairs
York University, North York, ON
Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
York University, North York, ON
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME)
York University, North York, ON
Vice Dean, Medical Education
York University, North York, ON
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