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When you become a member of BPPC, you join a network of driven Black pharmacy professionals and gain access to tailored resources designed to help you succeed. Members receive discounts, exclusive educational materials, mentorship opportunities, and access to job postings and grant listings.
Featured Event
Past Events
Changemaker Forum
CSHP PPC Conference
Community Health Expo and Dermatology Clinic
Black History Month
Panel with Scarborough Health Network
Changemaker Forum
Advancing Black Talent in Pharma (ABTiP) Changemaker Forum
Advancing Black Talent in Pharma (ABTiP) Changemaker Forum
In June of 2024 BPPC had the pleasure of attending ABTiP’s changemaker forum that brought together Black professionals and allies in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry to discuss the tools and resources needed to advance their careers and develop professionally. This event provided an opportunity to participate in a workshop to discuss challenges encountered during career progression and strategies to overcome them; explored how we can all be catalysts of change for an inclusive industry; and networking with other professionals in the industry to learn from leaders who have successfully navigated their career paths.
CSHP PPC Conference
BPPC at CSHP PPC Conference April 2024
BPPC at CSHP PPC Conference April 2024
BPPC had the opportunity to attend the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) Professional Practice Conference (PPC) to share our mission and vision with a broader audience, foster connections within the pharmacy community, garner support for our initiatives.
Some highlights of the event include:
- A presentation by our Vice-President, Nkem Iroh to introduce BPPC to attendees, give an overview of the organization’s past, present and future initiatives, and how prospective members and stakeholders can get involved.
- A dedicated time and space to recruit new members, network, and educate on specific challenges and achievements of Black pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Community Health Expo and Dermatology Clinic
Community Health Expo and Dermatology Clinic in Edmonton Alberta - April 2024
Community Health Expo and Dermatology Clinic in Edmonton Alberta - April 2024
BPPC and the Black Pharmacy Students’ Association (BPSA) University of Alberta hosted a pop-up clinic in collaboration with L’Oréal Dermatology Beauty. This free community event featured presentations focusing on skincare, managing high blood pressure, diabetes, and other minor health conditions.
Black History Month
Black History Month 2024
Black History Month 2024
“We’re Here, There and Everywhere: Highlighting Black Excellence in Canadian Pharmacy Practice” - February 24, 2024
A virtual event held at the end of Black History Month 2024 introduced the vision, mission, and values of the newly formed Black Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (BPPC). It featured a panel of Black pharmacy professionals from across Canada, showcasing their community contributions and highlighting various career paths available to Black Canadians in the pharmacy field.
Panel with Scarborough Health Network
Black History Month virtual panel with Scarborough Health Network
Black History Month virtual panel with Scarborough Health Network
Guest speakers for the February Black History Month 2024 virtual panel discussion entitled: Reconciling Modern Pharmacology and African, Caribbean, Black Canadian Healing Traditions. 80+ attendees tuned in as we discussed personal experiences as frontline healthcare professionals interacting with the Black community of Toronto and dissecting common trepidations shared within the Black community towards modern medicine and medications; the connection between historical medical racism in Canada and vaccine/medicine hesitancy in Black communities and ideas to begin the healing process for Black/African/Caribbean communities to be able to benefit from modern medicine while also recognizing the values of traditional healing practices in our communities
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