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The BPAO is a steadily evolving and growing community organization focused on excellence in healthcare and improving the health and wellness of the Black population of Ontario.
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Upcoming Event: Mental Health in the Black Community (Speaker Series)
DETAILS The Black Medical Students Association Mental Health Series will be focusing on the social determinants of mental health in the Black Canadian population. Our speakers are highly qualified healthcare professionals and researchers with a great depth of...
Inaugural Black History Month Celebrations – Hamilton Health Sciences
Every year, Canadians all over the country are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. This time of year is not only a time to rejoice in celebration, it is an opportunity to...
Job Posting: Instructor in the Department of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University
Full Time Pharm Instructor...
ICES scientist and BPAO Board Member Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir awarded Polanyi Prize
Congratulations to @ICESOntario scientist and BPAO Board Member Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir on receiving the Polanyi Prize! Dr. Abdel-Qadir’s research focuses on reducing cardiovascular disease in cancer patients |...
BPAO In the News…
Watch this great panel discussion featuring @seanwharton, Toronto physician, BPAO member and Director of the Wharton Medical clinics speaking on the National about Canada's Food Guide and what can be done to improve...
Face of U of T Medicine: Chantal Phillips and Semir Bulle
Meet medical students Chantal Phillips and Semir Bulle, who joined @uoftmedicine through BSAP, pictured here with BPAO President @OnyeActiveMD. Link:...
BSAP Opens Opportunities to Black MD Students
14 Black students entered medical school in first cycle of new admissions pathway, to learn more Link:...
Spotlight: Dr. Rosemary Moodie (Newly Appointed Canadian Senator)
The Prime Minister recently announced that the Governor General appointed four independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate, including Dr. Rosemary Moodie. To learn more visit:...
PD Opportunity: Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion Think Tank
On January 7th, join the @EENet_news Racialized Populations and Mental Health & Addictions COI to discuss challenges and implications of being a racialized person going through the justice system [In-person or webinar options available!] #mhjusticeandrace...
BPAO In the News…”Lofters Heads Cancer Screening Portfolio”
Congratulations to Dr. Aisha Lofters! "An expert in cancer screening, immigrant health and health equity, she was recently named Provincial Primary Care Lead for Cancer Care Ontario’s Cancer Screening Portfolio." - @uoftmedicine #bpao Full...
