Black Physicians of BC

Black medical students, residents, fellows, and staff physicians of British Columbia. Mission: Advocacy, Community, and Mentorship.

[Black Physicians of BC @BCblackdoctors]

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

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

“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: https://t.co/3tyUwm7vvW

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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: https://t.co/I8Z807dpUe
🔗 Get Tickets: https://t.co/yEWomLM4uD

[The Royal College @Royal_College]

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:
https://t.co/igeI4QHUmA @nazik_hammad @jillianHortonMD @thebpao @blackdocscanada #MedEd

[Black Physicians of Canada @blackdocscanada]

🌸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 https://t.co/qqb7XUAJXo

[Black Physicians of BC @BCblackdoctors]

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!

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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

[Black Physicians of BC @BCblackdoctors]

Congratulations Mariam for this amazing achievement!

[Life Sciences BC @lifesciences_bc]

#LSBCmember NEWS: @UBCmedicine Student Mariam Eji-Lasisi Honoured with 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award

Read more here: https://t.co/2H40dyUWxW

[Black Physicians of Canada @blackdocscanada]

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! https://t.co/Fe460jiGNM

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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: https://t.co/eNZH3CEBXq

[Black Physicians of BC @BCblackdoctors]

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

[Women's Health Research Institute @WomensResearch]

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

👉 https://t.co/kAOUgNrKoB

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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

[WCH Foundation @wchf]

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: https://t.co/Zvn1vo7WuN

[Black Physicians' Association of Ontario @thebpao]

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 https://t.co/hSjNbzFyC4

[Black Physicians of BC @BCblackdoctors]

Welcome to the new Black medical students and Residents. #CelebratingBlackExcellenceinMedicine @UBCmedicine @gina_ginao @DesmondANunez @RogerWong10