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For any inquiries or suggestions, please email us at qbma_youthinitiative@yahoo.ca

QBMA's Annual Gala

The QBMA's annual Gala and Award ceremony will be held on Friday May 24th 2013 at the Loews Hotel Vogue, Montreal.

Recipients of the 2013 QBMA Scholarships will be introduced and rewarded for their academic excellence.

Recipients will present their research to sponsors, invitees and peers during a poster session.

Tickets for the annual Gala are available for purchase at the QBMA office. 

Contact us at qbma_youthinitiative@yahoo.ca for more information.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2013 QBMA Scholarship *extended deadline*

Are you studying medicine, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, exercise science, nursing, pharmacy or pharmacology? Are you a pre-Med or in another healthcare science field? Do you need financial assistance?

Apply for a QBMA Scholarship!

The instructions on the application process and the application form can be found here.                  

The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday April 16th 2013 at 4pm.

For all inquiries, please contact qbma_youthinitiative@yahoo.ca

 

 

 

Videos & Testimonials

We caught up with some previous QBMAYI members and past scholarship recipients to get their testimonials. They kindly accepted to share their experiences and advice in the videos below. 

Many thanks to:

  • Dr. André Barnave 
  • Sandy Francois
  • Cymanthia Thomas
  • Sonja Damika Lue
  • Dr. Marcel Edward
  • Dr. Hakeem Sam
  • Dr. Karl Kabasele 

*In order of appearance in the introductory video "Where are they now?"

Where are they now?

 

The Youth Task Force (The beginning)

 

QBMA's Meaning

 

QBMA's Role

 

Lessons Learned

 

Greatest Achievement

 

Advice

News: A look at the QBMA symposium 1998

On October 17th 1998, The Quebec Black Medical Association (QBMA), The Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE) and The National Council of Black Educators of Canada (NCBEC) organized a symposium entitled "A Young Scientists' Conference"

This conference was an opportunity for young Black scientists to present their research activities, allow them to create network with their peers and expose them to the larger scientific community.

In the light of The QBMA's 20th Anniversary, it is a great occasion to take a look back at the 1st scientific symposium hosted by The QBMA.

Following is the booklet of the 1998 event.

 

QBMAYI's summer Barbecue!

You are cordially invited to

 QBMAYI's summer BARBECUE!!

A great occasion to: 

- meet the QBMAYI team and new members 

- mingle with scholarship recipients, med school students, young black professionals and of course

- have FUN and enjoy some tasty FOOD

* When? Saturday August 18th 2012 from 1pm-7pm

* Where? Parc Angrignon, just besides Metro Angrignon 

* How to RSVP?

1. On the facebook page of the event https://www.facebook.com/events/298121616952801/    AND/OR

2. Send an email to qbma_youthinitiative@yahoo.ca

We will provide all the FOOD (burgers, hot dogs, chicken...) and soft DRINKS

****This is a FREE event!!!!****Please RSVP 

Feel free to invite your friends! 

We look forward to seeing you there!

QBMA and QBMAYI

Announcement: QBMA 2012 Scholarship

Are you studying medicine, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, exercise science, nursing, pharmacy or pharmacology? Are you a pre-Med or in another healthcare science field?

Apply for a QBMA Scholarship!

The instructions on the application process and the application form can be found here.                  

The application deadline is March 30th 2012 at 4pm.

Note: Deadline extended to April 16th.

Pictures of the 2011 Gala

Some of the QBMA Scholarship Recipients (2011)

 
From left to right: 
Lydia (3rd yr. Med),
Michel Tremblay (Sanofi representative), Florence (PhD Public Health),
Peter (PhD Exp.Med.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
From left to right:
Sylavanus (PhD Biochemistry)
Marcel (M.D-PhD)
Lyne Fortin (Merck represenative)
Olivia (MSc Biology)
Eugene (PhD Virology)
 
 
 
                    
        

Professor Glyne Pigott  (left) and Nursing student Culleena Hibbert Sandiford 

                           

 

 

Dr. Nelson Uban (right) and Nursing student Sirri Nsoh Delphine 

                 

 

 

 

Nursing student Takukend Cletus sharing a laugh with Dr. Tucker

 
 
 
 

QBMA's 2011 Scientific Symposium & Pictures

“QBMA, 20 years and counting, motivating black professionals in medicine and research.”

 
 
On Friday October 21st, at the Loews Vogue Hotel, Montreal, the Quebec Black Medical Association hosted the 2nd edition of the QBMA Scientific Symposium in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of QBMA.
 
 
 
 
The Theme was: “Showcasing evolving medical and research directions”
 
This symposium showcased the medically related research being carried out by black and visible minority researchers and students across Quebec and Canada.
 
Presenters at this conference consisted of exceptional university students involved in research, some of whom would have applied for or received QBMA scholarships for the 2011/2012 academic year. It was a good opportunity to interact will fellow students and scientists partaking in a wide diversity of medical research.
 
This also presented an excellent networking opportunity for young researchers, seeing as representatives of our pharmaceutical and corporate sponsors were in attendance.
 

Message from the Honorable Lucie Pépin

For the past 14 years, this association, under the leadership of Dr. E.C. Tucker, has provided assistance to hundreds of black students in pursuing careers in the health field. These scholarships have made it possible for top black health sciences students at the college or university level to complete their studies or research projects.

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Ministre de la Santé et des services sociaux du Québec

Notre système de santé repose sur la contribution et la participation de tous les citoyens, et je compte sur l’apport indispensable des personnes noires pour bâtir à l’image du Québec: accueillant, ouvert et équitable. 

Philippe Couillard Ministre de la Santé et des services sociaux du Québec

 

 

 

Quebec Black Medical Association

1832 Sherbrooke West, 1st Floor, Montreal, Qc, H3H 1C4

Tel: (514) 937-8822

 

Message From The President Dr. Elrie C. Tucker

The Quebec Black Medical Association celebrates its twentieth anniversary. Most business analysts  are of the opinion that the hurdles of the first three to five years are crucial in the life of any new venture. Not only did the QBMA succeed in the crossing of the “five year” barrier but it also managed to make its way to the end of a second decade.

In those past twenty years, the QBMA has helped close to 500 bright, motivated and socially involved young people to have access to various careers in the field of health care. Many of them are now active in direct care or in research within universities or private firms. The Quebec Black Medical Association was happy and proud to help them realize their dreams of a worthy career.

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Thank you QBMA!

It's a great and wonderful way to help those who are in need. As we all know, the cost of books can be very expensive. This is my way of saying thank you to the QBMA; I am grateful for the help they provided Tiffany in an needful time. Thank you very much once again. Keep up the good work!                                            

 Brenda St-Cyr, Parent of QBMA Scholarship Recipient