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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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BPAO In the News…Dr. Abdel-Qadir receives Young Investigator awards at two major conferences in Europe.
For his groundbreaking work in heart and stroke research, Dr. Abdel-Qadir received Young Investigator awards at two major conferences in Europe. To read the full article,...
BPAO In the News…Dermatologist’s tips for deeper skin tones
To read Dr. Renée Beach’s article (University of Toronto) featured in the Toronto Star (thestar.com), visit: https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/opinion/2018/02/19/dermatologists-tips-for-deeper-skin-tones-doctors-notes.html ...
BPAO In the News… The big chop: How black women are embracing their natural hair
To read Dr. Tola Afolabi's article (The Canadian Press) featured on CTV News and the National Post,...
BPAO In the News…Dr. Everton Gooden Alumni Portrait Series
Dr. Everton Gooden has been profiled as part of U of T's alumni portrait series. To view the video, please...
BPAO In the News…Faces of U of T Medicine: Dr. Isaac Odame
Dr. Isaac Odame has spent much of his career researching and advocating for better care for people with sickle cell disease. While the disease raises substantial issues, from addressing the burden of care in low-income countries to combatting the healthcare gaps in...
BPAO In the News…Faces of U of T Medicine: Dr. Neil Isaac
Early in his education, Dr. Neil Isaac developed a passion for science. In addition to being an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Medical Imaging, Isaac is also a general radiologist at North York General Hospital and is working to increase the representation of...
BPAO In the News…Faces of U of T Medicine: Dr. Marissa Joseph
Dr. Marissa Joseph is certified in paediatrics and dermatology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons — one of just a handful of doctors in Canada with that distinction. To read more,...
BPAO In the News…He was a young refugee. She was a widowed mother of four. Their unlikely friendship has come full circle.
To listen and view the full CBC Radio piece featuring our Past-President, Dr. Placide Rubabaza, please visit:...
BPAO in the News…”The Consequences of Unconscious Bias”
BPAO Vice-President, Dr. Onye Nnorom, discusses the consequences of unconscious bias within the medical field. To view the article, visit: https://medicine.utoronto.ca/news/consequences-unconscious-bias Source: University of Toronto, Faculty of...
BPAO in the News…Chika Stacy Oriuwa: “In My White Coat, I’m More Black than Ever”
CHIKA STACY ORIUWA (PHOTO: ROBERTO CARUSO) Writer Chika Stacy Oriuwa opens up about her experience as the only Black medical student in her U of T class. To view the article, visit: http://www.flare.com/news/black-physicians-in-canada/ Source: Flare...
