Black Physicians of Canada

Congratulations to Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, BPC’s new president. We are pleased to have him for his leadership and dedication to healthcare. We also want to congratulate @DrMTByass for her successful four years as BPC’s inaugural president.

We're proud to return for our 5th year 💜 Join us on April 16 for a powerful, free, national virtual event centering Black women's health. 🔗 Register + learn more: womenscollegehospital.ca/best-health-fo…

You are invited to participate in an exciting research study evaluating a culturally-tailored mobile health application for Black communities in Canada. Interested? Sign up here: forms.office.com/r/jNYtsTXg5k OR email the lead researcher, Kaminda Musumbulwa (kaminda.musumbulwa@dal.ca)

At our most recent BPC Conference, we asked residency students, "What advice would you give to young black students looking to pursue a career in medicine?" Here's what they had to say!

Congratulations to Dr. Lola Fayanju on her appointment as Head of the Department of Surgery at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre. #RepresentationInMedicine #MedicalLeadership #BlackExcellence

Avez-vous déjà eu le sentiment que votre consentement n'était pas respecté dans le cadre de soins psychiatriques? Have you ever had the feeling that your consent was not respected in psychiatric care? Contact Emmanuelle Bernheim, (613) 562-5800 #3255Emmanuelle.bernheim@uottawa.ca

🏡💰 BPC Financial Series: Real Estate Investing 📅 Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (EST), virtual 🔗 Register & submit questions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #BPCFinancialSeries #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #MedStudentLife #MedicalCommunity

🏡💰 BPC Financial Series: Real Estate Investing Get practical insights, ask your burning questions, and start planning your path to financial stability. 🔗 Register & submit questions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #BPCFinancialSeries #MedStudentLife #PhysicianFinance

Thinking about when or how to start a family during medical training? 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ Join Black Resident Physicians of Canada for our Virtual Family Planning Wellness Webinar: 🗓 Tuesday, March 17 ⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM (ET) 🔗 Register by Friday, March 13: bpao.glueup.com/event/family-p…

🎓 Join us for the McGill BMSA Graduation Cocktail as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating class! 📅 Saturday, March 21 @ 6:00 PM 📍 3715 Av. Lacombe, Montréal ⏳ RSVP by March 15 at evelya.co/en/mc-gill-uni… We look forward to celebrating with you! 🥂

Happy International Women's Day 🌸 To every Black woman in medicine and in our community, your voice matters, your perspective is needed, and you belong in every room you enter. 🤍 #InternationalWomensDay #BlackWomenInMedicine #StrongerTogether #BPC

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men in Canada will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For Black men, that number rises to 1 in 6, and they are nearly twice as likely to die from the disease. #ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealth #BlackHealth

Black birthing people continue to face disproportionately poor reproductive health outcomes, not because of income, but because of systemic racism. With limited race-based ... #BirthEquity #ReproductiveJustice #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackPhysiciansofCanada #BPC

Nous sommes profondément attristés par le décès du Dr Dominique (Dom) Vervoort, un médecin brillant, chercheur et défenseur infatigable qui a consacré sa vie à faire progresser l'équité dans les soins chirurgicaux mondiaux. gofund.me/33b54e7d8

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Dominique (Dom) Vervoort, a brilliant physician, scholar, and tireless advocate who dedicated his life to advancing equity in global surgical care. gofund.me/33b54e7d8

Black mental health disparities are systemic, not individual. Racism, trauma, and unequal access to care continue to shape mental health outcomes in Black communities. Equity in mental health care is essential. 🖤 #BlackMentalHealth #HealthEquity

✨ Mentorship creates belonging, representation, and community. BPC mentees like Dr. Jocelyne Diabira (neurosurgeon + mentor) and Thandi found a space to be supported without having to explain her lived reality in medicine. 📣 #UbuntuInMedicine #BlackMedicalExcellence

🌟 Mentorship unlocks the complex world of medicine. Dr. Rukia Swaleh leads the BPC Mentorship Program, helping Black medical learners navigate careers, racism, and discrimination. 💡 Black physicians: join, mentor, and uplift the next generation! #BPCMentorship #UbuntuInMedicine

✨ Member Spotlight: Dr. Trudy McFarlane ✨ She describes BPC as "Ubuntu in action," affirming shared realities and reminding us that we are because of one another. #MemberSpotlight #BlackPhysiciansOfCanada #UbuntuInAction #CollectiveLeadership #HealthEquity #Community

✨ Member Spotlight: Dr. Evonemo Esievoadje ✨ "BPC equals possibilities," she says, and the strength of the giants who lead, alongside the energy of the younger community, continues to inspire her growth in leadership and purpose. #MemberSpotlight #Leadership #Community

✨ Member Spotlight: Dr. Ekua Agyemang ✨ "BPC has shaped my leadership and given me a strong sense of belonging" #BlackPhysiciansofCanada #Leadership #Mentorship #Community #PublicHealth