Bringing Canadian Medical Students Home: The 2026 Repatriation Expo
There are currently over 1,300 Canadian medical students studying in Ireland—a high-performing, deeply motivated talent pool eager to return home to practice. To help healthcare organizations build a direct, long-term physician pipeline, the Canadian Society of Physician Recruitment (CaSPR) and Atlantic Bridge are hosting the 4th Annual Repatriation Expo in Ireland this fall.
Event at a Glance
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When: October 17–18, 2026
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Day 1: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin
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Day 2: University of Limerick (UL) School of Medicine, Limerick
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Who You’ll Connect With: Hundreds of Canadian medical learners (primarily 1st to 4th-year students seeking electives, observerships, and residency pathways).
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Featured Keynotes: Leadership from the Medical Council of Canada, CaRMS, and Dennis King, Canadian Ambassador to Ireland.
Why Exhibit?
Participating communities gain direct access to pipeline talent before residency matching begins. Previous exhibitors have successfully leveraged this event to generate dozens of elective requests and secure long-term residency matches for their local health units.
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Early Bird Registration Fee: $500 USD (Includes booth setup, meals, inter-city transport, and full attendee list)
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Early Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026
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