Mom, family physician, educator, student. Opinions my own, not medical advice. RTs not endorsements. @OntariosDoctors Board #primarycare #womeninmedicine
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RT @PEAKMD: Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman is the Ont. Medical Association's immediate Past-President & the first Black woman to lead the OMA. A pa…
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Dear Anesthesiology: thank you. In the face of the rare anticipated difficult/impossible airway with severely deranged physiology you have never let me down. Coming down silent as night, you have had my back for 20 years. Thank you so, so much. Sincerely, ER
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On #IWD the SOGC pledges to continue to fight for and defend the rights of Canadian women to access the full range of obstetrical and gynaecological health services. Canadian women have fought hard for these rights, but we must remain vigilant.
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Mar 6
Dr. Harmeet Bami is a Canadian psychiatrist, Assistant Professor at McMaster University, at Toronto Metropolitan University, practicing within the William Osler Health System. She helped establish a Women’s Mental Health Clinic, advancing equitable & accessible psychiatric care.
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Mar 6
Encouraging learners and early career physicians to join the FMWC. As a board member, I can attest to our commitment to embracing diverse voices to inform our programs and advocacy @FMWCanada!
Join us now 👇
Mar 6
New lower rates for #FMWC membership! 🩺
✅ Students: $0 ✅ Residents: $50
Join our national community for leadership training, mentorship, & professional growth at every career stage. 🇨🇦
Details: cstu.io/6f8f57
#WomenInMedicine @DrMTByass @dr_rdosanjh @SeemaMarwahaMD
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Our Distinguished Service Award is our highest honour given to a member who has provided significant service to anesthesiology through clinical service, leadership, teaching, research or humanitarian work.
Nominate your outstanding colleague by June 5: ontariosanesthesiologists.ca…
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The SOGC would like to congratulate its member, @jossreimer, on her appointment as Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. The SOGC is proud to see Dr. Reimer’s experience and continued commitment to improving health care leveraged through this national role. 1/2
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Happy #LunarNewYear from Ontario’s Anesthesiologists. May your #YearOfTheHorse be filled with happiness, success, and of course amazing health! 🐴
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Dr. Dominik Nowak, Family Physician and Past President of the Ontario Medical Association, reflects on attending last year’s BPAO Health Symposium and shares why it stood out as a meaningful and impactful learning experience.
Join us on February 28: bit.ly/BPAOSymposium2026
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The invitation has arrived ✨📩
The BPAO Gala returns this spring to celebrate Black excellence in medicine and the visionaries shaping health care across Ontario and beyond.
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
📍 Hotel X Toronto
🕠 5:30 PM – Midnight
Tickets go on sale soon!
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New research shows female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, yet earn less under volume-based pay. “We shouldn't be penalizing doctors for doing what patients in the system really need,” says OMA President @Health_Ontario_.
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3 Dec 2025
The term "team-based anesthesia care" might be new, but as our section Vice-Chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin, shares, the ideas and practices behind TBAC are built on several solid models used in various regions, including right here in Ontario!
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25 Nov 2025
Today, @OntariosDoctors mark the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We remember Dr. Elana Fric and Keira Kagan, whose lives were tragically lost to domestic violence. Together, we can #EndViolenceAgainstWomen.
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25 Nov 2025
While we officially started using the phrase "team-based anesthesia care" in spring 2025, the concept has over 2 decades of real-world practice behind it. Learn more about this history via our latest blog post, featuring our vice-chair, Dr. Sylvie Aucoin: ow.ly/fP4n50Xx51n
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20 Oct 2025
Delighted to advocate with medical students @OMSAofficial alongside @OntariosDoctors during Queen’s Park Day, pushing for better patient care across Ontario.
We advocated for solutions to the family doctor shortage, access to community-based specialists, & digital healthcare!
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4 Oct 2025
After a thorough review, @SOGCorg reaffirms that acetaminophen (Tylenol) remains a safe & appropriate first-line treatment for pain & fever in pregnancy. This aligns with SOGC guidelines & @ACOGNational recommendations.
@CPHO_Canada @CanWaCH
#FMWC #SafeInPregnancy
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2 Oct 2025
We are proud to announce Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass as the new President of @FMWCanada! 🎉
A respected leader, she champions women’s health, equity & mentorship.
Congratulations @DrMTByass on this new role!
@dr_rdosanjh @nygh_news
#Leadership #WomensHealth #EquityInMedicine
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23 Sep 2025
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada cite the benefits of acetaminophen use in pregnancy and the risks of not treating fever.
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23 Jul 2025
SRHR includes aging well: cancer screening, menopause support, bone health, obesity care & more.
#FMWC advocates for stigma-free, lifespan-based reproductive care.
#SRHR #HealthyAging #MenopauseCare #HealthEquity
@dr_rdosanjh @DrMTByass @kimberly-williams-52946493 @Dalia_Karol
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9 Jul 2025
Black women in 🇨🇦 are 2–3x more likely to experience severe maternal outcomes.
FMWC supports anti-racist training, race-based health data, and amplifying Black voices in care and advocacy.
#BlackMaternalHealth #FMWC #HealthEquity #SRHR @BlackDocsCanada @bmsacanada
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