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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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Dr. Cynthia Maxwell receives a 2019 PGME Award
Dr. Cynthia Maxwell received the PGME Award on Thursday March 2nd, 2019. It was presented by Dr. Salvatore Spadafora, Vice Dean Post MD Education at UofT in "recognition of contributions and commitment to Postgraduate Medical Education" as Program Director for the...
@TheBBPA has announced that Dr. Dominick Shelton will be a recipient of a Harry Jerome Award (Health Sciences)!
Dr. Shelton is one of the founding members of BPAO, an emergency physician and one of the co-founders of the Summer Mentorship Program at U of T. To learn more click...
New program has improved number of black students at University of Toronto’s medical school.
To watch the interview, click this link: https://www.ctv.ca/YourMorning/Video/New-program-has-improved-number-of-black-students-at-University-of-Torontos-medical-school-vid1615938 … @uoftmedicine @UofTMDprogram...
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:...
