Defining and Developing Black Health National Learning Competencies in Medical and Public Health Education:
A Mixed Methods Study Research Project
About the project
The aim of the "Defining and Developing Black Health National Learning Competencies in Medical and Public Health Education: A Mixed Methods Study" is to produce evidence to inform policy options that incorporate and standardize anti-racist teaching focused on Black health within medical and public health education and support. By conducting prospective policy analysis, development, and implementation, the project seeks to involve policymakers, trainees, patients, and Black health community organizations in creating a comprehensive framework and response to prioritize Black health across Canada.
Be Part of the Change: Help Shape Black Health Competencies in Canada
We are seeking healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience to participate in focus groups and help shape these critical competencies.
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Participating in this study will assist in improving the lives of Black people across Canada as we identify and disrupt anti-Black racism in healthcare systems and create better systems
We are seeking healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience to participate in focus groups and help shape these critical competencies.
Participating in this study will assist in improving the lives of Black people across Canada as we identify and disrupt anti-Black racism in healthcare systems and create better systems.
Your insights are vital to ensuring equitable and effective Black health education!
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To learn more or get involved, contact Research Coordinator Robert Chin-see at
Project Leads
Nominated Principal Applicant: Dr. OmiSoore Dryden
Co-Founder, Black Health Education Collaborative
James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Faculty of Medicine
Interim Director, Black Studies Research Institute (in STEMM)
Co-Principal Applicant: Dr. Onye Nnorom
Co-Founder, Black Health Education Collaborative
Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Assistant Professor, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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Co-Principal Applicant: Prof. Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh
Executive Director, Black Health Education Collaborative
Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Co-Applicant: Dr. Barb Hamilton-Hinch
Board Member, Black Health Education Collaborative
Associate Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University
Assistant Vice Provost Equity and Inclusion, Dalhousie University
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Co-Applicant: Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu
Board Member, Black Health Education Collaborative
Director, Resident Support, Postgraduate Medical Education;
Associate Director, Student Advocacy and Wellness, Undergraduate Medical Education;
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
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