The main objectives of QBMA are to:
- Fund projects to promote and contribute to public education and understanding of the medical sciences;
- Fund projects to enhance the quality of public, medical or social services provided to disadvantaged persons
- Fund grants for Black students from deprived economic or cultural backgrounds to pursue studies in the medical sciences; and
- Provide grants to Black students who have demonstrated leadership, past or potential academic achievements, community or extra-curricular involvement, allowing them to pursue studies in the medical sciences.
Administration
The Board of Directors is made up of the following individuals:
Dr. Edouard Kouassi, President | Dr. Nana Graves, Vice-President |
Aline Dongmo, Communications Manager | Dr. Marian V. Simpson, Treasurer |
Scientific advisor
Dr. Peter K. Quashie
Founder
Dr. Elrie C. Tucker
PAST Board of Directors of QBMA
Dr. Stephanee Bakare
Dr. Peter K. Quashie
Neressa Noel
Olivia Koupaki
Enza Pagnelli
Erin Hogg
Ian Wong, Conseiller juridique
Dr. Nina Mombo, Secretary
The Scholarship Selection Committee functions autonomously; the committee is made up of the following individuals:
Pr. Glyne. Piggott, Chairperson
Marian V. Simpson, Ph.D.
Doug Mitchell, B.C.L., LL.B
Horace Laryea, M.D.
The Hon. Mr. Justice Israel Mass
Norton Segal, Q.C.
Brahm Steinberg
Nelson Ubani, M.D.
Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska