The seventh AGM business session was held in Ottawa, Ontario from May 7-10, 2026 at the Delta Hotel Ottawa Downtown by Marriott. The weekend was filled with resident panels, surgical workshop sessions, social events and two inspiring keynote presentations by Dr. Onyenyechukwu Nnorom and Dr. Trudy McFarlane. Throughout the conference, we welcomed over 265 students from 18 Canadian medical schools. 

Regional Unity Dinners create opportunities for Black medical students to connect and build community beyond their individual medical schools. Québec currently leads this initiative, bringing students from across the province together through regional gatherings. In Ontario, the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO) also hosts an annual BBQ before the start of the academic year, providing an opportunity for Black medical students to connect before returning to school. As BMSAC continues to grow, other regions are exploring ways to create similar gatherings and strengthen connections among Black medical students in their communities.

There is always something happening across the BMSAC community. From national and local chapter initiatives to events hosted by our partners, including the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario (BPAO) and Black Physicians of Canada (BPC), this page highlights upcoming opportunities for Black medical students across Canada. Explore conferences, workshops, community events, advocacy initiatives and other ways to connect, learn and get involved.