2023-2024

Annual General Meeting

Calling all future physicians – mark your calendars for April 4-6 in Montreal for the 5th BMSAC AGM! Join us for a weekend of empowerment, growth, and celebration. This event offers a unique opportunity to network with peers, engage in insightful workshop sessions, participate in meaningful discussions, and enjoy socializing with fellow students.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada (BMSAC) is a yearly event held for and by Black Canadian medical students to discuss and strategise around important issues in medical education and Black health in Canada. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow students across Canada, learn from leaders in healthcare, and fuel your passion for medicine!

2022 - 2023

Annual General Meeting

The fourth AGM business session was held in Toronto, Ontario on April 1st, 2023 at the Toronto Public Library, followed by an evening social at the Centre for Social Innovation. The day was filled with panels, breakout sessions and an inspiring keynote presentation and attendees from all 17 Canadian medical schools participated. This was the highest level of representation seen to date.

40

Years of
Foundation

2400
+

Active
Members

2023

The 2023-2024 Executive Council will focus on implementing anti-racist medical curricular reform with a focus on Black health.

AGM Report can be found English Version , French Version 

2022

The focus was on advocating for professional and wellness supports for Black medical students. Initiatives included data collection, support for schools developing Black equity streams, and holding schools accountable. The organization also strengthened partnerships with external organizations.

AGM Report can be found here, English Version and French Version

2021
The Executive Council aimed to reduce barriers to entry to medical school for Black pre-medical students. They launched a report card campaign, provided support to applicants, and collaborated with organizations to promote Black Student Application Streams.AGM Report can be found here English Version 
2020
The Executive Council focused on race-based data collection and achieved significant milestones, including securing funding and non-profit status. They also released recommendations to medical faculties and established partnerships with other Black organizations.

 

AGM Report (Coming Soon)
2019
The Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada was established as a Facebook group and quickly grew in membership. The inaugural General Meeting took place in Toronto, and work began to establish an Executive Council.

IMPACT

What was the Impact of AGM?

The main goal of the 2023 AGM was to discuss and strategize around important issues pertaining to the Black experience in medicine and Black health in Canada. Through our collaborative efforts, we generated ideas to promote and advocate for culturally sensitive and equitable improvements in the health and well-being of Black Canadians. Additionally, the 2023 AGM allowed us to meet, to discuss the upcoming year’s priorities and to hold the elections of the next executive council.

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BMSAC CHAPTERS ACCEPTED
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BSAP Streams Approved

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