Black medical students, residents, fellows, and staff physicians of British Columbia. Mission: Advocacy, Community, and Mentorship.
British Columbia
Joined August 2020
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BPBC would like to welcome the new Black medical students, residents and fellows. We are excited to see our Black Medical community in BC continue to grow #CelebratingBlackExcellence @UBCmedicine
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“20 years later, the first Somali refugee doctor trained in Canada sets her sights on happier patients.”
Dr. Fahima Osman, PGY1 Bootcamp participant and BPAO Gala nominee, shares her journey in The Globe and Mail.
Read more: loom.ly/EXWz3EI
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
On May 24, we welcomed incoming Black and underrepresented residents from across Canada for a powerful day of learning, connection, and community.
Huge thanks to our speakers and attendees. Your energy, stories, and passion made the #PGY1Bootcamp truly unforgettable.
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
Today, on #NationalPhysiciansDay, we honour the physicians who care deeply, lead boldly, and continue to break barriers. You are our heroes.
Thank you for everything you do in clinics, hospitals, classrooms, and beyond.
With love,
BPAO Team
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
1 week left! Nominate a Black physician or healthcare leader for the #BlackExcellenceAwards before April 2!
Dr. Zainab Doleeb, last year’s winner, shares why this matters.
10% OFF Early Bird Tickets!
🔗 Nominate: loom.ly/ytu7rPQ
🔗 Get Tickets: loom.ly/MjX4bWw
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How can we support the well-being and integration of international medical graduates (IMGs) into our health care system? Nazik Hammad, MD, FRCPC, shares her own journey from Sudan to Canada:
youtu.be/cYACB1CdWg8 @nazik_hammad @jillianHortonMD @thebpao @blackdocscanada #MedEd
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🌸Calling new moms! 🌸
Are you a new mom? Interested in sharing about your experience with the maternal mental health care system? From your perspective, help researchers design more responsive care!
Interested? Sign up here forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Black Physicians of BC hosted our winter social last night at Mahoney’s Tavern. An incredible evening of connections, inspiring conversations, and community building. Thank you to everyone who made it memorable!
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know Black men, especially those of African and Caribbean descent, are 60% more likely to be diagnosed and over twice as likely to die from prostate cancer?
Early detection saves lives!
#ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealth
Congratulations Mariam for this amazing achievement!
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Black Physicians of BC retweeted
#LSBCmember NEWS: @UBCmedicine Student Mariam Eji-Lasisi Honoured with 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Read more here: lifesciencesbc.ca/members/ub…
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
We honoured to celebrate BPC co-founder Dr. Hadal El-Hadi, the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award (resident) for her work to address systemic inequities in health care. Congratulations Dr. El-Hadi! cma.ca/get-involved/awards/d…
The CMA is pleased to announce this year’s CMA Awards recipients. These 13 passionate and determined individuals are reimagining the future of health care. Congratulations to all! 👏 cma.ca/get-involved/awards/2…
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Join us at the BMO IFL on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This event is open to all Healthcare Professionals who are interested in building and bridging capacity for Black Youth & Mental Health. Register here: bpao.glueup.com/event/103881…
Happy Black History Month 🎉
BPBC Started off the new year with a social event to meet and connect with Black staff physicians, students, fellows, and residents in BC. #Blackexcellenceinmedicine @UBCmedicine
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
BC has launched Canada’s first cervix self-screening, with at-home tests!
Read more on how Dr. Gina Ogilvie + her team have led this research and the major leap forward in eliminating cervical cancer altogether. 🌟🩺 @bccancer @ubcspph @gina_ginao
👉 whri.org/category/in-the-med…
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
Live at the @blackdocscanada Conference!
"I Am Because You Are - Celebrating Being Black In Medicine"
Check out our Ottawa hub members sharing smiles and reconnecting!
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! 📸 #BPC2023 #BlackInMedicine #UnityInHealthcare #BPCconference
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
Our past president, Dr. Onye Nnorom, was on the panel with Dr. Sydnee Burgess discussing Black Phyicians' Wellness at the ongoing @blackdocscanada conference.
#BPC2023 #BlackInMedicine #bpconference #bpao
Black Physicians of BC retweeted
Early bird tickets end tomorrow for the Black Women’s Healthcare Summit, presented by @Scotiabank! Join host Nam Kiwanuka & experts from @wchospital & @blackdocscanada as they delve into important and critical issues in Black Women's health: BWHS.ca
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We're here for Black physicians every step of the way!
We recognize their unique challenges and celebrate their incredible contributions to healthcare.
Join us in building an inclusive future in medicine through advocacy, mentorship, education & community bpao.org/become-a-member/
Welcome to the new Black medical students and Residents. #CelebratingBlackExcellenceinMedicine @UBCmedicine @gina_ginao @DesmondANunez @RogerWong10
