Now, medical students will HAVE to learn about anti-Black racism & Black health! MedCouncilCan just released Black Health learning objectives! Proud to have co-led this with DrDryden & Dr. Barb Black Health Education Collaborative ! Temerty Medicine U of T Public Health 🤓

Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), and at BPAO, we are committed to amplifying the voices of Black women in maternal healthcare.

Dr. Mutungi's words inspires us to confront systemic inequities and push for meaningful change.
#BMHW24

Only 8 days left to register for the CHCE program. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and make community impact. Secure your spot today!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Registration deadline: March 22, 2024

#CommunityHealth #MedTwitter

Thrilled to share my article in The Varsity , where I dive into my journey to cardiac surgery as a Black medical student at Temerty Medicine , from my challenges to triumphs. Feel free to check it out below!

thevarsity.ca/2024/02/25/my-…

Happy Women's History Month! 🎉 As we celebrate this month, let's honor the trailblazers who've paved the way and the incredible women shaping our world today. 💪🏾✨⁠

This month is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and boundless potential within every woman. 🌍💖⁠

Did you know that this week is Black Mental Health Week in Canada?

This Black Mental Health Week, let's shine a light on the importance of mental wellness within the Black community in Canada. 🇨🇦💡🧠
#BlackMentalHealthWeek #Canada #mentalhealthawareness #SupportBlackCharities

Black excellence spotlight: #TemertyMed student & Black Medical Students’ Association at U of T co-president Cheikh Tchouambou was on CP24 to talk about a spotlight series celebrating the achievements of Black medical students. Watch the segment: bit.ly/3OX4JSf

#BlackMentalHealthWeek

Please welcome back Dr Andrew Thomas! A family physician and former president of Black Physicians' Association of Ontario, who will be a speaker at this year's #IGNITEConference !

The deadline to register to attend #IGNITEConference is on Thurs, March 7! Register now via tinyurl.com/2024ignite or link in bio!

AWARD Nominations! Don't miss this opportunity to recognize the important contributions of women in medicine. Nominate someone today (or yourself!). FMWC Award and scholarship fund nominations deadline is coming up Jan. 26

FMWC Ottawa Chapter Dr. Kimberly Williams Dr. Mamta Gautam Black Physicians of Canada IPAC Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Dr. Vivien Brown Shelley Zieroth Visit fmwc.ca/awards/ for all details and to submit applications

Why Black doctors like me are leaving faculty positions in academic medical centers

I wrote this piece almost exactly 4 years ago. I'm reposting in light of the news about President Gay's resignation. Academia is a toxic environment for Black people.

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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It serves as a time to increase awareness of human trafficking which primarily involves exploitation.

#SupportBlackCharities #HumanTraffickingAwareness

We are hosting a webinar to support applicants with the requirements of the 2024 Health System Impact Fellowship!

⏰ January 9 at 12:00 pm ET
➡️ cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html

Happy new year to everyone on this forum. Being on call during the crossover period into 2024, l was able to reflect on the previous year. As the President of BPC, l have had the privilege to work with many organizations in the

Statement: IPAC Stands Against Intimidation of Medical Learners

Link to read: loom.ly/QLh7y2Q

Just a reminder that the open call closes on Dec 31. We're looking for input from everyone! The public, patients, family members, physicians, learners, health care workers. Help shape the future of medicine and medical education in Canada!
#meded #medtwitter

Attention #EarlyCareerResearchers ! Watch this space on January 3 to learn about opportunities to participate in the CIHR Reviewer in Training program! 👀

Thank you to our #SupportBlackCharities community for your continued support and advocacy! Check out our recap to discover what we were able to achieve this year!

#SBC #Blackphilanthropyinaction

My baby boy has surgery today…

Even though I’m the DEI Chief at my hospital, I’m RELYING on HCWs who care as deeply about my son’s Surgical Health Equity as I do about the equitable outcomes of all the kids here.

Hospital DEI champs make that happen - for your kid & mine. 👍🏽