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Limited research explores how IFPs shape the development of Canadian occupational therapists in the early stages of their careers.\n                    <jats:bold>Purpose:<\/jats:bold>\n                    To explore how Canadian occupational therapists make sense of their IFP experience in relation to their transition from student to practitioner and their current professional practice.\n                    <jats:bold>Method:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews which sought to encourage reflection and dialogue about participants\u2019 IFP experiences, post-graduation transitions, and lasting impacts. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to co-construct meaning from participants\u2019 narratives and identify convergent and divergent experiences.\n                    <jats:bold>Findings:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Eight participants completed IFPs in partnership with low-income countries; one completed the placement virtually. Four key themes were identified: Self-Efficacy, Resourcefulness, Relational Growth, and Cultural Responsiveness. These themes reflect participants\u2019 engagement with complex intercultural contexts, personal and professional growth, and critical reflection on their evolving identities as occupational therapists.\n                    <jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold>\n                    Our study provides insight into how IFPs influence occupational therapists, particularly in shaping professional identity and informing culturally responsive practices. 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