The Black Physicians' Association of Ontario will be hosting its 14th annual health symposium bringing in physicians from across the province to discuss health matters and how they impact our community.

Our keynote speaker will be Sean Wharton, who will be discussing recent advances in weight management, and the need to respect healthy bodies.

Speaker highlights of the Health Symposium include:

Keynote: Dr. Sean Wharton: Weight – Respecting Healthy Bodies and Treatment when Needed. Dr. Wharton’s research focuses on bariatric medicine and type 2 diabetes. He is the co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity Guidelines.

Dr. Nicole Woods: Re-thinking the Integration of Basic and Clinical Sciences in Medical Education

Dr. Mena Gewarges and Dr. Tahira Redwood: DICE is on a roll: Empowering Black and Indigenous learners through mentorship and allyship within the Division of Cardiology

Dr. Nothando Swan and Mr. Allan Smart: Providing Opioid Agonist Therapy Both Inside and Outside of RAAM Clinics

Dr. Nav Persaud: Equitable Pandemic Recovery: Taking Action Now

The BPAO’s 14th Annual Health Symposium will be held at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, on February 25, 2023. BPAO members receive discounted ticketed prices; additionally, early-bird pricing for tickets is available for all attendees until February 19. For tickets and more details, please visit https://bpao.glueup.com/event/bpaos-14th-annual-health-symposium-66309/.

For more information about the BPAO and to learn more about becoming a member, visit https://bpao.org. Medical students can join the association at no cost.