We are a community of physicians working towards erasing racialized health disparities and seeing more Black Doctors represented in medicine. 📩 operations@bpao
Ontario, Canada
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Early Bird Registration is now open!
Join us on November 21 for our 3rd Annual Women's Health CPD, bringing together healthcare professionals to advance women's health through evidence, advocacy, and multidisciplinary care.
🔗Register: bpao.glueup.com/event/bpao-w…
Meet Dr. Sukhbir (Sony) Singh, Head of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care at The Ottawa Hospital. He’ll explore endometriosis symptoms, evidence-informed management, and patient-centred care at BPAO’s #WomensHealthCPD
📅Nov 21|The Guild Inn Estate
🎟️: buff.ly/wbOUYaj
“As a breast surgeon, I see too many women who waited, or were told to wait.”
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, Dr. Mojola Omole shares 7 things every Black and racialized woman should know about breast cancer. 💗
Know your body. Speak up. Share with someone you love.
Join us Nov 2 at U of T for The Sickling, a documentary following Toronto patient Gabriel Badjeo’s journey through experimental stem cell treatment for sickle cell disease.
BPAO is proud to support greater sickle cell awareness in Black communities.
🎟️: buff.ly/r8PkwlO
💬 Hear from those who’ve attended our Women’s Health CPD!
Our 3rd Annual Women's Health CPD is now U of T-accredited:
✨ 6.5 Mainpro+® credits
✨ 6.5 Royal College Section 1 credits
📅 Nov 21 | 📍 The Guild Inn Estate, Scarborough
🎟️ Last tickets: bpao.glueup.com/event/bpao-w…
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make our community what it is. To our members, partners, and everyone who continues to support our work, thank you for being part of it.
Wishing you a wonderful #Thanksgiving filled with good company, and time to recharge. 🧡
Mental health is part of health. Today, and every day, let’s make space for the conversations, support, and care that help us feel well beyond the surface.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Why should you be in the room? 👀
Join Dr. Hemans and Dr. Ullanda Niel on Nov. 21 for a conversation on disability, advocacy, and making women’s healthcare more accessible and inclusive.
📍 The Guild Inn Estate, Scarborough
Register here: lnkd.in/gg7G6kcE
Skin Spectrum Summit returns for its 12th year, bringing together experts in dermatologic care for Canada’s diverse population, with a focus on Fitzpatrick skin Types IV–VI.
Get 50% off in-person or virtual registration with code BPAO26.
Meet Dr. Ullanda Niel, joining Dr. Clover Hemans for a conversation on Disability, Advocacy, and Women’s Health at BPAO’s 3rd Annual Women’s Health CPD.
📅 Nov 21, 2026
📍 The Guild Inn Estate, Scarborough
🎟️ Save your spot: buff.ly/2MvQoPO
September 30 is a day to honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the lasting impact of Canada’s residential school system.
Some histories cannot be forgotten. We remember, reflect, and continue the work of reconciliation.
Money Matters: Financial Planning for Early Career Physicians.
By MD Financial Management and Scotiabank Healthcare+
Gain practical insights to help you build a strong financial foundation and make informed decisions for your future.
Register here: bpao.glueup.com/event/money-…
Who better to ask about the path to medicine than people who have walked it? 🩺
Hear from people at different stages of the journey, from Grade 12 and undergrad students to gap-year and non-traditional applicants.
📅 Oct. 3 | 12–2 PM
💻 Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/ZtdWwtl
BPAO is proud to be a recipient of the #BlkIdeasGrant from @FdnBlkComm, supporting our Medical Learner Affairs Program and Black medical learners across Ontario.
Funded by Foundation For Black Communities, with partial support from the Government of Canada.
BPAO was proud to sponsor Next Gen Medicine conference on September 12 and connect with pre-med students from across Ontario.
Thank you to the Next Gen Medicine team for having us and for creating space for students to learn, connect, and explore their future in medicine.
Applying to medical school? Let’s make the process a little less confusing.
Get practical advice on the MCAT, CASPer, applications, interviews and more from people who’ve been through it.
📅 Oct. 3 | 12–2 PM
💻 Virtual
Register here: bit.ly/path-to-medicine
2 months to go! 👀
Dr. Nalya Jessamy shares a glimpse into her Women’s Health CPD session and what she hopes attendees take away.
🎟️ Join us Nov. 21!
Learn more here: bit.ly/WomensHealth26
Grade 12 and thinking about medicine? 🎓
Join us for Mapping the Path to Medicine and learn about choosing a program, GPA, extracurriculars, MCAT, applications, mentorship and more.
📅 Oct. 3 | 12–2 PM
💻 Virtual
🔗 bit.ly/path-to-medicine
Money Matters: Financial Planning for Early Career Physicians.
By MD Financial Management and Scotiabank Healthcare+
Gain practical insights to help you build a strong financial foundation and make informed decisions for your future.
Register here: bpao.glueup.com/event/money-…
🎓 Thinking about becoming a doctor? Start with the right information.
Join us for Mapping the Path to Medicine, a virtual webinar with practical advice on admissions, the MCAT, CASPer, interviews & more.
📅 Oct. 3 | 🕛 12–2 PM | 💻 Virtual
🔗 Register: lnkd.in/gsBve5Dysvg
