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Job Posting: Endowed Chair in Occupational Health/Medicine, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick
The Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University invites applications for the JD Irving Ltd. Chair in Occupational Medicine at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The purpose of the Chair is to enhance the field of Occupational...
The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention is seeking its new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!
The Black Coalition for AIDS Preventionis seeking its new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR! Since 1989, the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention has worked to reduce the spread of HIV infection within Toronto’s African, Caribbean and Black communities while enhancing the quality...
Black Creek CHC: Job Posting – Physician
Black Creek CHC: Job Posting - Physician Black Creek CHC is a community-based primary care organization that is committed to addressing the social determinants of health in a client-centered, equity driven manner. They are seeking a physician for a part time(17.5 - 21...
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 |...
