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QBMA 30th Anniversary Gala: One for the books
On the 21st of October 2022 the QBMA held its annual Gala and Banquet. This year’s gala marked 30 years of the association, a spectacular legacy indeed.
The event was held at the University of Montreal’s Jean Coutu Pavilion. Guests arrived as scholarship applicants presented their research on a healthcare topic relevant to the black community. Topics included but were not limited to:
- Skin bleaching practices among women in Canada
- Breast cancer
- Why representation in healthcare workers matters
- Strengths based nursing and its benefits to black communities in Canada
Guests settled into their seats to listen to three wonderful panelists, Dr. Nicolas Cadet, Kate Hooton and Dr. Jean-Michel Leduc, lead a conversation about the recent efforts made by major Montreal universities, McGill and University of Montreal, to combat underrepresentation of black students in their cohorts.
The award ceremony followed after a series of talks and presentations. QBMA scholarship recipients, pictured below, were honored for their outstanding achievements academically as well as in the black community in Quebec.
McGill Student
QBMA Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Anita Hiba Elhaj
McGill Student
QBMA McGill Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Kate
McGill Student
QBMA Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by Dr. Nana Graves
UdeM Student
QBMA Award Funded by UdeM
Presented by a Representative from UdeM
Presented by Aline
McGill Student
QBMA Elrie Tucker Award Funded by McGill University
Presented by: Drs. Horace Laryea with Dr. Esie Laryea
From CEGEP
QBMA Award Funded by Dr. Hakeem Sam
Presented by Dr. Nina Mombo
Pictured below are our wonderful keynote speakers
The atmosphere was joyful as as the president of the QBMA, Dr. Edouard Kouassi, cut the special made cake to kick-off the cocktail portion of the evening. It was truly a night to remember.
Rendez-vous inspirants | Diversity and Inclusion: Exceptional Careers in Health
As part of Black History Month, the Alumni and Donor Network, in collaboration with the faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing Sciences of the Université de Montréal, presents “Rendez-vous inspirants”.
8th February 2023 at 12:00pm
Discover, during this virtual event, the inspiring journeys of three graduates working in the field of health.
🔹 Nadine Belony (Nursing Science 2016)
🔹 Edouard Kouassi (Pharmacy 1979, Pharmacology 1981 and 1985)
🔹 Agathe Tupula Kabola (Speech Therapy 2010)
Registration free, but compulsory: https://umontreal.zoom.us/…/WN_vIjfU_XJSNqRtUa_-wIrtw
UdeM launches their Action Plan to promote access into health professions for black communities
Read the article here!
Gala & Banquet 2022 QBMA 30th Anniversary
QBMA Gala and Banquet – Friday, 21st October 2022
The Gala and Award ceremony will be held at the University of Montreal from 5PM-10PM.
Address: Université de Montréal, Pavillon Jean Coutu, 2940 Chemin de Polytechnique,
Montréal, QC H3T 1J4
QBMA will present scholarship recipients with awards based on their academic achievements and their community outreach.
This year’s Gala will be one for the books as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the QBMA.
April 10th 1992 marks the day of the Quebec Black Medical Association Inaugural Dinner, making this year the 30th anniversary of the organization.
Looking back on our fondest memories
QBMA Scholarship Application 2022
Awarded yearly to outstanding students for their academic and community efforts.
Winners to be announced at the annual QBMA Gala on the 21st October 2022.
Deadline of submission extended to Monday, September 26, 2022.