About
My name is Ranika Singh (pronounced Ronika), and I am the Founder of IMG Career Counselling, a Toronto-based business dedicated to helping International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs) navigate the complex and competitive pathways to medical licensure and meaningful healthcare careers in Canada.
Understanding the Process
With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare career counselling—including 11 years with an Ontario government healthcare recruitment initiative—I understand how challenging it can be to navigate medical licensing, residency applications, practice ready assessment pathways, and the Canadian healthcare job market.
Through personalized guidance, practical advice, and application and interview preparation, I help clients understand their options, highlight their strengths, and become more confident and competitive applicants.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds and are located across Canada and around the world. Some are completing medical school abroad, some are preparing to immigrate to Canada, and others are already in Canada working toward medical licensure or pursuing alternative healthcare roles. Each person brings a unique combination of education, experience, skills, and personal stories.
Working with international clients has shown me that although healthcare systems may differ, the commitment to providing excellent patient care is shared worldwide. Canadians studying medicine abroad also continue to inspire me with their determination to return home and build the careers they have worked so hard to achieve.
My Story
I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, to parents who immigrated to Canada from India in the 1970s. Toronto remains my home base, where I live with my family and continue to grow IMG Career Counselling.
I launched the business in December 2020, during the pandemic, after recognizing the need for more accessible information, practical guidance, and meaningful support for IMGs and ITPs pursuing their career goals in Canada.
In 2021, I wrote my own “personal statement” and became a published author in She Is Just Getting Started, a collection of real-life stories from women in business.
In May 2022, IMG Career Counselling was selected as a Top 100 finalist and Recognition Award nominee in a pitch competition presented by the Scotiabank Women Initiative and powered by GoDaddy Canada.
Since then, I have contributed to a Canada-wide initiative focused on developing recommendations to better leverage the skills of Internationally Trained Physicians (ITPs) and help address healthcare labour shortages. I have also been interviewed twice by CTV News. In 2025, my work and perspectives were featured in The Globe and Mail.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am - 5pm