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Dr. El-Hadi is a resident of University of British Columbia's Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program. She strongly believes in the importance of educating and motivating people into taking notice of injustices and working as a team to improve the lives of those around us. One of the biggest reasons she pursued medicine
Dr. El-Hadi is a resident of University of British Columbia's Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program. She strongly believes in the importance of educating and motivating people into taking notice of injustices and working as a team to improve the lives of those around us. One of the biggest reasons she pursued medicine as a career was because she wanted to be part of a collective that helps children and adults in Canada and globally have a fighting chance to be happy. She recognizes, that given the history and nature of anti-Black racism in Canada and around the world, eradication would be very difficult to achieve. Her hopes for this organization is to have the best interest of Black Canadians at heart and as a fundamental priority create changes to the current system where she can and provide safety nets where she can't.
Dr. Semalulu is a rheumatology fellow at McMaster University. Her ultimate goal is to become a clinician researcher. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University at Buffalo in Biomedical Sciences with a Minor in African-American Studies. She then finished her Master of Public Health in the Department of Community Health and
Dr. Semalulu is a rheumatology fellow at McMaster University. Her ultimate goal is to become a clinician researcher. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University at Buffalo in Biomedical Sciences with a Minor in African-American Studies. She then finished her Master of Public Health in the Department of Community Health and Health Behaviour at the University at Buffalo. This is where she developed a passion for health disparities research, which she pursued while working at a Primary Care Research Institute. She subsequently completed her medical school training in Thunder Bay at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Teresa has an interest in reducing health disparities, improving the experience of minorities in medicine and global health.
Dr. Tunde-Byass is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the UK. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1987. She completed her OBGYN training in the UK and Canada. She received special interest training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King’s College, London. UK, and has
Dr. Tunde-Byass is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the UK. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1987. She completed her OBGYN training in the UK and Canada. She received special interest training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King’s College, London. UK, and has been an active staff at NYGH since 2004. Dr. Tunde-Byass has held major administrative positions like Residency site coordinator and Interim Chief of OBGYN at NYGH. She is involved in key quality initiatives at the Local and Provincial levels. She was the Co-chair for the Quality Standard on Increasing access to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section and an expert panel member for Early pregnancy complications and loss (Joint projects of PCMCH and HQO). She has received numerous teachings and innovation awards. She is involved in medical education. Her research interest is in Early pregnancy complications and Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives like decreasing CS rate by increasing access to trial of labour after Caesarean section. She has presented some of her research at international conferences and has publications in peer review journals.
Dr. Ibezi is a community-based Family Physician in Saskatoon. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Port Harcourt in 2006. She completed her Family Medicine training in the UK. Dr. Ibezi is passionate about dismantling health disparity and working towards health equity. The privilege of having lived and practised Medicin
Dr. Ibezi is a community-based Family Physician in Saskatoon. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Port Harcourt in 2006. She completed her Family Medicine training in the UK. Dr. Ibezi is passionate about dismantling health disparity and working towards health equity. The privilege of having lived and practised Medicine in 3 continents has afforded her a wealth of experience and myriad perspectives on the issue and the impact of racism in Medicine and in our everyday lives. She is a volunteer with the immigrants community in Saskatoon, and she stills makes out time to enjoy reading, dancing, nature walks and visiting new places.
Dr. Akinola is a family physician in Calgary, Alberta. She holds an academic appointment as a Clinical Lecturer with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, is a faculty member in the Cumming School of Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Department, and an assessor with the Alberta International Medical Gra
Dr. Akinola is a family physician in Calgary, Alberta. She holds an academic appointment as a Clinical Lecturer with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, is a faculty member in the Cumming School of Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Department, and an assessor with the Alberta International Medical Graduate program. She provides clinical care at the Sunridge Family Medicine Academic Teaching Clinic and the Mosaic Refugee Clinic. She is a passionate social advocate who co-created the NGO Building This Generation (BTG), an organization aimed at promoting literacy and socioeconomic resilience amongst vulnerable teenagers and young adults from extremely disadvantaged backgrounds.
During her Family Medicine residency in Canada she received the Chirag Shah Award for the best internationally trained resident in her cohort. She subsequently used the award funds to develop a male-male mentorship program, between Black men with thriving careers and young men in need of role models, with a specific focus on helping young Black refugees in Calgary.
She has a YouTube channel called IMG Chronicles by Dr. Shayee, which she uses to mentor, share, and connect aspiring foreign trained physicians to opportunities to practice medicine in Canada while maintaining their mental health in the process. She driven, an excellent communicator, and has a desire to serve as a role model for diversity in medicine.
Dr. Swaleh is an Endocrinologist trained at the University of Alberta. She has a passion for looking at ways to decrease disparities faced by Canadian racially visible populations with regards to diabetes care. She also has an interest in mentorship to improve diversity within the medical profession.
Dr. McFarlane is a family physician practicing in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Shelburne is historically one of Canada's well known Black Loyalist communities. She has worked here since the completion of her residency training at Dalhousie University in 2016. She is passionate about advocacy, mentorship and representation in leadership amongs
Dr. McFarlane is a family physician practicing in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Shelburne is historically one of Canada's well known Black Loyalist communities. She has worked here since the completion of her residency training at Dalhousie University in 2016. She is passionate about advocacy, mentorship and representation in leadership amongst the Black community. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and is a mentor for Black medical students through the Sophia B. Jones Mentorship Program. Her best hopes include working with Black Physicians of Canada and her colleagues to highlight the significant impact of social determinants of health and implicit bias, especially on the health outcomes of racialized communities. Essentially working towards equitable access and healthcare for everyone, irrespective of the colour of their skin or otherwise.
Dr. LaFortune is a practicing family physician in Emergency and Hospital Medicine in various locum positions throughout the province of Quebec. He is a graduate of Laval University Faculty of Medicine M.D.-M.Sc. program. He is involved in medical education; as a Clinical Instructor at Laval University and as a Faculty Lecturer at McGill w
Dr. LaFortune is a practicing family physician in Emergency and Hospital Medicine in various locum positions throughout the province of Quebec. He is a graduate of Laval University Faculty of Medicine M.D.-M.Sc. program. He is involved in medical education; as a Clinical Instructor at Laval University and as a Faculty Lecturer at McGill where he teaches Evidence-Based Medicine and Epidemiology. He has a strong interest in advocacy and leadership within the medical profession. He served on the board for the Quebec Medical Association from 2016 to 2020 and is currently serving on the board for the Collège Québécois des Médecins de Famille. He is also a member of the First-Five Years of Practice Committee and the Post-Graduate Education Committee of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. His experiences growing up in Montreal-North, a community rich in multiculturalism yet grossly underserved, fuelled his passion to advocate for equitable treatment and reduce the disparities in health within racialized communities.
Dr. Mutungi is an obstetrician gynecologist, practicing in Durham region. She was born in Uganda and at a young age immigrated to Toronto with her family. She has a very strong interest in global health and underserved populations. During her residency training at the University of Toronto she completed a 2-year Certificate in Global Heal
Dr. Mutungi is an obstetrician gynecologist, practicing in Durham region. She was born in Uganda and at a young age immigrated to Toronto with her family. She has a very strong interest in global health and underserved populations. During her residency training at the University of Toronto she completed a 2-year Certificate in Global Health Education. She also participated in women’s health overseas with a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and obstetrical fistulas. Dr. Mutungi is passionate about decreasing the disparities in health within Black and immigrant populations as well as working from an educational standpoint to increase the number of Black applicants in medicine with a focus on obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Bullard was born in the Bahamas and moved to Winnipeg with his family when he was young. Dr. Bullard is a product of Manitoba training receiving his medical degree (MD) in 2004 and completing residencies in Pediatrics (2008) and Medical Microbiology (2010) and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases (2009) all through the University of Ma
Dr. Bullard was born in the Bahamas and moved to Winnipeg with his family when he was young. Dr. Bullard is a product of Manitoba training receiving his medical degree (MD) in 2004 and completing residencies in Pediatrics (2008) and Medical Microbiology (2010) and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases (2009) all through the University of Manitoba. He is the Section Head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg and Associate Medical Director of Cadham Provincial Laboratory, the public health laboratory for Manitoba. He is also an Associate Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics & Child Health and Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Bullard always looks forward to the smile he receives from Black children in clinic when he walks into the room and appreciates how the disadvantaged are disproportionately affected by many communicable diseases. He looks forward to encouraging young Black people to pursue a career in the medical profession.
Dr. Osei-Tutu is a hospitalist and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the CSM. He is also director of resident support for Postgraduate Medical Education and associate director of Student Advocacy and Wellness for Undergraduate Medical Education. Dr. Osei-Tutu is well established as a provincial and national leade
Dr. Osei-Tutu is a hospitalist and associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the CSM. He is also director of resident support for Postgraduate Medical Education and associate director of Student Advocacy and Wellness for Undergraduate Medical Education. Dr. Osei-Tutu is well established as a provincial and national leader in change transformation. The founder and president of the Black Physicians’ Association of Alberta, he elevates the voices of Black physicians, trainees and learners and is a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta’s Anti-racism Anti-discrimination Action Committee. He informs the development of policies, educational programs and curricula that are inclusive and has established partnerships with regulatory and licensing bodies to advance health equity.
Dr. Osei-Tutu develops policies and actions that support equity culture and increased diversity of the CSM, including development of a social accountability plan with the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office leadership team. He champions anti-racism culture while implementing concrete steps to address change within the CSM and beyond.
Dr. Osei-Tutu is at the forefront of emerging concepts in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally safe medical education, and he approaches his work through the lens of intersectionality and compassion. He is a member of the CanMEDS 2025 Steering Committee and was selected to co-chair the CanMEDS 2025 anti-racism expert working group on which he plays a lead role in scholarship and co-creation of new physician competencies related to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression and social justice. He has many recent published works and is a co-supervisor in a national research project exploring the ‘sense of belonging’ of equity deserving students in Canadian medical schools.
A trailblazer in systems-level solutions to structural barriers, he conceived, designed, and secured funding for the first national support and reporting mechanism for racialized and other equity-deserving trainees who experience or witness racism or other forms of oppression in the postgraduate medical education environment. He also spearheaded the creation of and serves as a mentor in the Black Physicians’ Association of Alberta provincial mentorship program.
Dr. Osei-Tutu serves as the EDI and Anti-racism strategic advisor for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is chair of the Canadian Residency Accreditation Consortium Accreditation Working Group to address anti-Black racism in postgraduate medical education. He and his team have advanced the greatest number of new accreditation standards in the history of the accreditation process, set to take effect next year.
Dr. Osei-Tutu earned a degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University, followed by a Master of Science and medical degree at Dalhousie University. He completed a Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto. He is the recipient of many awards including the 2022 Donald I. Rice Award from the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine, the 2022 John Ware Fellowship from the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, the 2022 Resident Doctors of Canada Puddester Award for Resident Wellness, the 2022 Calgary Black Achievement Award in Medicine and Health and the 2021 Foothills Medical Centre Medical Staff Association Diversity and Inclusion Award.
Dr. Amponsah Agyemang is a PGY-5 in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Alberta. She trained and practiced in Ghana as a general practitioner before immigrating to Canada for her Master of Public Health in Global Health at the University of Alberta and continuing into residency. She serves as a representative on th
Dr. Amponsah Agyemang is a PGY-5 in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Alberta. She trained and practiced in Ghana as a general practitioner before immigrating to Canada for her Master of Public Health in Global Health at the University of Alberta and continuing into residency. She serves as a representative on the Residents Council of the Public Health Physicians of Canada. This role entailed bringing forward and helping to address concerns of residents on a national platform. In her current role as chief resident, she advocates for residents and has their well-being at heart. She is conversant with the challenges facing Black residents and physicians at various levels and is committed to making a positive change together with the team. She is passionate about standing up and speaking up for our community especially when it comes to medicine and academia and would like to promote initiatives to help us thrive in our roles as Black resident physicians in these precarious times.
Khadija is a second-year medical student at McGill University and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Black Medical Students' Association of Canada (BMSAC) for the 2023-2024 term. She is a dedicated and passionate individual who is committed to advocating for the wellness of Black medical students. Originally from Quebec, Canada, K
Khadija is a second-year medical student at McGill University and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Black Medical Students' Association of Canada (BMSAC) for the 2023-2024 term. She is a dedicated and passionate individual who is committed to advocating for the wellness of Black medical students. Originally from Quebec, Canada, Khadija moved to Ontario in 2006, where she spent the second half of her childhood in Toronto. She completed her undergraduate degree in Life Science Co-op at McMaster University. Her research interests range from mental health of Black youth and the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluating the current Black medical students' perspectives. Khadija is passionate about paying it forward by utilizing the wisdom and advice that was shared with her and passing it down to the next generation of physicians. She provides advice to pre-medical students in the Community of Support CASPer Prep Program (CPP), helping them navigate one of the many parts of the medical school application process. In addition to her academic pursuits, Khadija is an assistant rugby coach and enjoys reading, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her cat, Topo. She aspires to be a hardworking, balanced physician who is always there for her community. Overall, Khadija is an accomplished individual with a warm and friendly personality. Her dedication to advocating for Black medical students and reducing barriers to entry in the field of medicine is truly inspiring.
Dr. Tunde-Byass is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the UK. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1987. She completed her OBGYN training in the UK and Canada. She received special interest training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King’s College, London. UK, and has
Dr. Tunde-Byass is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada and the UK. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1987. She completed her OBGYN training in the UK and Canada. She received special interest training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at King’s College, London. UK, and has been an active staff at NYGH since 2004. Dr. Tunde-Byass has held major administrative positions like Residency site coordinator and Interim Chief of OBGYN at NYGH. She is involved in key quality initiatives at the Local and Provincial levels. She was the Co-chair for the Quality Standard on Increasing access to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section and an expert panel member for Early pregnancy complications and loss (Joint projects of PCMCH and HQO). She has received numerous teachings and innovation awards. She is involved in medical education. Her research interest is in Early pregnancy complications and Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives like decreasing CS rate by increasing access to trial of labour after Caesarean section. She has presented some of her research at international conferences and has publications in peer review journals.
Shalia Steer is a Canadian and US immigration attorney residing in Ontario. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from the Florida A&M College of Law. Shalia's interest in the healthcare field is stemmed by her brief studies in the Sciences during her undergraduate years and is fueled by th
Shalia Steer is a Canadian and US immigration attorney residing in Ontario. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from the Florida A&M College of Law. Shalia's interest in the healthcare field is stemmed by her brief studies in the Sciences during her undergraduate years and is fueled by the notable disparities in the treatment of patients of colour in the healthcare field, as well as the limited number of Black Doctors within this field.
Natalya Mason is a sexual health educator and social worker who was born and raised on Treaty Six Territory in Saskatoon. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina. She is currently completing a Masters in Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuali
Natalya Mason is a sexual health educator and social worker who was born and raised on Treaty Six Territory in Saskatoon. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina. She is currently completing a Masters in Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Natalya is dedicated to her community, and is proud to be a lifelong member of the Girl Guides of Canada and to sit on the board of directors with OUTSaskatoon. She is a feminist living in contradiction, committed to continuous learning and unlearning.
Dr. El-Hadi is a resident of University of British Columbia's Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program. She strongly believes in the importance of educating and motivating people into taking notice of injustices and working as a team to improve the lives of those around us. One of the biggest reasons she pursued medicine
Dr. El-Hadi is a resident of University of British Columbia's Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program. She strongly believes in the importance of educating and motivating people into taking notice of injustices and working as a team to improve the lives of those around us. One of the biggest reasons she pursued medicine as a career was because she wanted to be part of a collective that helps children and adults in Canada and globally have a fighting chance to be happy. She recognizes, that given the history and nature of anti-Black racism in Canada and around the world, eradication would be very difficult to achieve. Her hopes for this organization is to have the best interest of Black Canadians at heart and as a fundamental priority create changes to the current system where she can and provide safety nets where she can't.
Chelsea Osei is a Speech-Language Pathologist located in Montreal. She currently works at a specialized private school for children with intellectual disabilities and varying co-morbid disorders. Growing up with a sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder and an intellectual disability drove Chelsea to pursue a career in improving healthcare
Chelsea Osei is a Speech-Language Pathologist located in Montreal. She currently works at a specialized private school for children with intellectual disabilities and varying co-morbid disorders. Growing up with a sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder and an intellectual disability drove Chelsea to pursue a career in improving healthcare and educational outcomes for marginalized people, particularly those with intersecting marginalized identities. Chelsea believes strongly in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to make a big impact in her community. She strives to connect allied healthcare professionals across Canada in the fight against systemic racism.
Dr. Madzima is a Diagnostic Radiology Resident at the University of Toronto. She came to Canada as an International student from Zimbabwe and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto Mississauga. She worked in cancer research for a year prior to attending medical school at McGill University. She is passionate about
Dr. Madzima is a Diagnostic Radiology Resident at the University of Toronto. She came to Canada as an International student from Zimbabwe and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto Mississauga. She worked in cancer research for a year prior to attending medical school at McGill University. She is passionate about sharing her experiences and helping to break barriers faced by Black learners in pursuing medicine. She is passionate about mentorship, health equity and working with underserved communities.
Dr. Swaleh is an Endocrinologist trained at the University of Alberta. She has a passion for looking at ways to decrease disparities faced by Canadian racially visible populations with regards to diabetes care. She also has an interest in mentorship to improve diversity within the medical profession.
Dr. Nicole Johnson is a clinical pediatric rheumatologist practicing at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Johnson has been a passionate advocate for community awareness for children with rheumatic diseases. In addition, she has a special int
Dr. Nicole Johnson is a clinical pediatric rheumatologist practicing at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary.
Dr. Johnson has been a passionate advocate for community awareness for children with rheumatic diseases. In addition, she has a special interest in medical education. She is the Evaluation Coordinator for Pediatric Clerkship for Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and a member of the Student Academic Review Committee for the CSM.
She has been actively engaged in anti-Black racism advocacy work. She holds the positions of Co-Curriculum Lead for Post Graduate Medical Education for Racial Equity in Healthcare at the Cumming School of Medicine, Chair for the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force for the Canadian Rheumatology Association and Board Executive and Physician Lead for the student mentor program for the Black Physicians’ Association of Alberta.
Her research interests include national investigator and international industry-led clinical trials in juvenile arthritis and pediatric rheumatology. More recently, she has been engaging in research related to health equity and anti-racism within medical education.
Dr. Edem is a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours BSc in Neuroscience with double minors in Psychiatry and African Studies. She attended medical school at Queen’s University and completed her neurosurgery residency at The University of Ottawa. During her residency, she also earned an
Dr. Edem is a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours BSc in Neuroscience with double minors in Psychiatry and African Studies. She attended medical school at Queen’s University and completed her neurosurgery residency at The University of Ottawa. During her residency, she also earned an MSc in Global Health and Global Surgery from King’s College London, UK while performing research in South Africa. Following residency, she completed a Neurosurgical Oncology/Skull Base fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
She has conducted research and published manuscripts related to general neurosurgery and skull base neurosurgery, especially regarding minimal-access approaches and quality of life. She has avid clinical and research interests in the provision of neurosurgical care in low and middle income countries (LMICs) and the policy changes needed to improve access to surgical care worldwide. She serves on various committees in Canada and the US, to see that the diversity of medical professionals better reflects the diversity of the communities served, in order to improve access to and delivery of care.
Dr. Edem is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University. She serves as Director of Skull base and Neurosurgical Oncology at the Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, which she joined in October 2020.
Dr. Opeitum is a retired Canadian Board Certified Radiation Oncologist. She graduated from the University of Ife, Nigeria in 1981. She completed her internship and residency at University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. She has practiced in Canada and the USA prior to her retirement. She is the author of “Behind The White Coat".
Dr. Mireille Norris is an Internist and Geriatrician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is the Education Director for the Sunnybrook Hospitalist Training program which she created and implemented at Sunnybrook in 2005. She was appointed Faculty Lead for Black
Dr. Mireille Norris is an Internist and Geriatrician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She is the Education Director for the Sunnybrook Hospitalist Training program which she created and implemented at Sunnybrook in 2005. She was appointed Faculty Lead for Black and Indigenous medical learners in 2019 by the department of medicine and is also the site lead for postgraduate geriatric medicine at Sunnybrook. Dr. Norris has a focus of interest in dementia care, fall prevention, quality improvement and medical education. Her interest in under represented physician education has been enhanced by the experience of recruiting and mentoring International Medical Graduates for the Hospitalist Training Program. Her own experience as a Black female French speaking physician was instrumental in empowering her trainees which are now successful in many provinces, the United States and Europe. Dr Norris is eager to bring this experience to her new role as Black Health Theme Lead for the TFOM. Her passion for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity is also reflected in numbers initiatives. They include, participation on the Sunnybrook President Anti-Racist Task force, launching of SPARK (Sunnybrook Program Accessing Research Knowledge) with co-founders and accomplices (Drs Jill Tinmouth, Nick Daneman and Csilla Kalocsai), mentoring membership with the Black Physicians Association of Canada, collaboration with the Network for the Advancement of Black Learners and successful changes to the CaRMS application for core internal medicine which lead to increased inclusivity. She also brings her commitment to service to the Black community at TAIBU and at the Centre Francophone de Toronto.
Dr. Jones is a family physician currently working in Ottawa. She completed her residency training at McMaster University (2020) and went to medical school at Dalhousie University (2018) in her home province. She has a strong interest in mentorship and advocacy within the Black medical community.
Dr. Ibezi is a community-based Family Physician in Saskatoon. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Port Harcourt in 2006. She completed her Family Medicine training in the UK. Dr. Ibezi is passionate about dismantling health disparity and working towards health equity. The privilege of having lived and practised Medicin
Dr. Ibezi is a community-based Family Physician in Saskatoon. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Port Harcourt in 2006. She completed her Family Medicine training in the UK. Dr. Ibezi is passionate about dismantling health disparity and working towards health equity. The privilege of having lived and practised Medicine in 3 continents has afforded her a wealth of experience and myriad perspectives on the issue and the impact of racism in Medicine and in our everyday lives. She is a volunteer with the immigrants community in Saskatoon, and she stills makes out time to enjoy reading, dancing, nature walks and visiting new places.
Ika Washington's credentials include a Master’s Degree in Social Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Ecosystem Health), a Minor Degree in Gender Studies, a progressive Change Management and Project Management Certification, and 8+ years of direct professional social equity instruction advocacy experience. As the Founder a
Ika Washington's credentials include a Master’s Degree in Social Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Ecosystem Health), a Minor Degree in Gender Studies, a progressive Change Management and Project Management Certification, and 8+ years of direct professional social equity instruction advocacy experience. As the Founder and Social/Health research lead of DiversityTalk, a platform to engage and educate the public about minority health and alternative treatments through culturally competent education, events, and policy research. She has successfully worked on Social and Healthcare Policy reforms with Ontario Health, piloted legal Cannabis Diversity projects, developed awareness campaigns for health issues affecting African Canadians (such as Sickle Cell Disease), worked on sustainable social and environmental justice for the United Nations and compiled countless reports on the social determinants of health of Black/African Canadians. Recently contributed as a researcher and writer on a feasibility study for a Canadian Institute for People of African Descent. An institute that will provide national leadership for African Canadians in research applied research and community engagement and development.
Dr. Ogunyemi is a physician leader and double board-certified dermatologist in St. John’s. He is a clinical assistant professor as well as incoming Assistant Dean of Social Accountability in the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He writes, speaks and researches at the intersection of medicine and diversity and has
Dr. Ogunyemi is a physician leader and double board-certified dermatologist in St. John’s. He is a clinical assistant professor as well as incoming Assistant Dean of Social Accountability in the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He writes, speaks and researches at the intersection of medicine and diversity and has authored publications for The New York Times, Huffington Post, Globe and Mail, CBC, Vancouver Sun, and National Post. Sought after for knowledge and experience in diversity and anti-racism, Dr. Ogunyemi has advised many national organizations and has been featured in Global News, Flare, Toronto Star, CBC Radio & Rogers TV. His public speaking resume includes a TEDx Talk, 2018 Atlantic Immigration Summit & serving as Royal College Convocation Speaker. Dr. Ogunyemi has served on the Executive Committees of many national medical organizations and has received over three dozen awards for leadership, academics, research, writing, advocacy & community service.
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