Belong to a national community of Black physicians and medical learners
Connect with people who understand your journey, access opportunities built for you, grow your leadership, and help strengthen Black health across Canada.
Find your place in BPC Membership
No matter where you are in your medical journey, there is a place to connect, grow and contribute. You can become a BPC member if you self-identify as Black and are a:
International Medical Graduates
Building pathways, connection and belonging in Canadian medicine.
Learn moreAllied Health Professionals
Participating in BPC’s broader health professional community.
Learn moreNot eligible yet?
BPC plans to introduce an ally membership category in a future phase.
Join the ally interest listWhat membership makes possible
Connect with Black physicians across Canada
Build relationships across specialties, regions and career stages.
Access racially concordant mentorship
Connect with Black physicians who understand the realities of navigating medicine in Canada.
Grow professionally
Access networking, professional and financial development opportunities.
Support your wellbeing
Participate in BPC wellness initiatives designed with Black physicians and learners in mind.
Stay connected to opportunities
Receive member communications, events, news and opportunities.
Access the BPC member network
Connect through the BPC membership directory where included in your membership category.
Attend BPC events for less
Receive discounted rates for eligible BPC events and formal meetings.
Add your voice
Be part of a national organization working to strengthen the leadership, wellbeing and influence of Black physicians and learners.
Your membership strengthens the whole community
BPC is building a strong national network where Black physicians and medical learners are connected, supported, represented, and able to help shape stronger Black health outcomes across Canada.
Our strategic plan turns member priorities into shared direction, helping the organization focus its energy, measure progress, and keep moving the work that matters most to Black physicians and Black communities forward.
Get support. Give support. Keep the community moving forward.
Whether you're starting your journey or ready to guide others, BPC connects you with the right people.
Find a Mentor
Connect with Black physicians who can support your career journey, residency experience and transition into practice.
Become a Mentor
Share your expertise and guide the next generation of Black medical professionals through structured mentorship programs.
Choose the plan that fits your stage
Choose the membership type that fits your stage. Fees and benefits vary by category.
Canadian-Licensed Physicians
- For Black physicians currently licensed to practise medicine in Canada.
Canadian-Based Residents or Fellows
Popular- For Black physicians completing residency or fellowship training in Canada.
Canadian-Based Medical Students
- For Black medical students enrolled in an accredited Canadian medical program.
International Medical Graduates
- For Black internationally trained physicians working toward practice in Canada.
Retired Physicians or Emeritus Status
- For Black physicians who are retired from active practice or hold emeritus status.
Non-physician Professionals
- - For Black allied health and other eligible health professionals who support BPC’s mission.
Included membership benefits
- Discounted rates to attend Black Physicians of Canada events and formal meetings
- Access to the Black Physicians of Canada Mentorship Program
- Black Physicians of Canada Newsletter
- Wellness initiatives
- Networking, professional and financial development opportunities
Interested in supporting BPC as an ally?
BPC plans to introduce an ally membership category in a future phase.
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What belonging to BPC can mean.
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