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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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New Faculty Position Alert – Western University
Join A Thriving Team! The Health & Wellness Department within Student Experience at Western University is seeking a full-time Physician Team Lead to provide medical leadership to a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of health care professionals. Operating in a...
POSITION STATEMENT- Black Health and the COVID-19 Vaccines
Several Black health organizations across the country (namely the Black Health Alliance, the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario, the Black Opportunity Fund and the BlackNorth Initiative) have prepared a position statement: Black Health & The...
Scotiabank, MD Financial Management and the Canadian Medical Association Funding
Scotiabank, MD Financial Management and the Canadian Medical Association announce $1 million to support the Black Physicians' Association of...
The Women’s College Hospital Community & The Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health (CWP-IH- COVID-19 Prevention in Communities Rounds
The Women’s College Hospital Community Response Team and the Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health (CWP-IH) is pleased to invite you to join us for our next COVID-19 Prevention in Communities Rounds. DATE: Friday, January 29nd from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m....
MD Financial Management Plan- The Physician’s Retirement Plan
A physician's career is unlike most others and the financial planning process never stops - and this includes preparing for retirement. Join MD as they speak to physicians and their families about retirement planning that truly reflects the reality of your career, and...
The Olive Branch of Hope- Think Beyond Love Pink
BPAO POSITION STATEMENT: SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS
December 21, 2020 On December 5th, 2020, the Black Physicians Association of Ontario (BPAO) learned of Ms. Noroh Dakim’s financial challenges. Ms. Dakim is an international student of Nigerian origin and second-year medical student at University of Toronto Temerty...
Time for action: Calling all BPAO/BRPO Members!
Our community needs us, our learners need us and we need each other! A special message from our BPAO Outreach Lead, Dr. Mojola Omole & our President Dr. Onye Nnorom Dear BPAO members, This summer has shown us that if we are to dismantle anti-Black...
Virtual Regional Information Sessions presented by the Black Business Initiative
Important U of T Messages for BPAO
REVIEWERS NEEDED FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS Dear colleagues, We hope that you are keeping well and in good spirits. As we look toward the new 2020-2021 academic year, we would like to invite you to help us select the next class of MD students, the...
