Healthcaring Differently is a new movement, created by Dr. Onye Nnorom (“Dr. O”) to inspire diverse students to pursue careers in healthcare through social media!! Dr O seeks to amplify the great work of diverse physicians and healthcare leaders across the country, as well as pathway programs to medicine and other areas of healthcare. This platform will also serve as a resource to medical students to explore career options within medicine.
This social media initiative will include live interviews with physicians and health professionals who are practicing differently because they are different – Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, differently-abled, and they are finding creative ways to serve unique communities and address health equity!
INSPIRING DIVERSE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE
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Dr. Onye Nnorom is a distinguished physician, advocate, public speaker and leader in the field of public health and equity. She is a family doctor and public health and preventive medicine specialist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, in Canada. Born in Montreal to parents of Nigerian and Trinidadian backgrounds, she learned at an early age the impact of social injustice and the power of community action. With a deep commitment to social justice and health equity, Dr. Nnorom has dedicated her career to addressing health disparities and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities, with a particular focus on Black populations. Her expertise lies in the intersection of race and health, and she has been instrumental in advancing equitable healthcare practices and medical education policies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dr. Aisha Lofters - Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 @7PM EST - Instagram Live
Aisha is a scientist at the Women's College Research Institute (WCRI), adjunct senior scientist at IC/ES, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She previously held a New Investigator Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and is the Medical Director and Chair in Implementation Science at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at Women’s College Hospital in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. She was recently the recipient of the 2021 Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Award. Her research program focusses on improving quality of care in cancer screening and prevention, particularly for populations that experience marginalization, through a variety of methods including community-partnered approaches.
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa - Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @7PM EST - Instagram Live
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, where she was named the valedictorian of her graduating medical class. She is a physician, professional spoken word poet, public speaker, writer, and advocate for racialized and marginalized populations. Presently, Dr. Oriuwa is completing her residency in psychiatry at the University of Toronto where she aims to go on to complete further sub-specialist training in neuro-psychiatry. Dr. Oriuwa also served on Indigo's Board of Directors, using her expertise to influence their efforts in creating equal opportunity and curating spaces of wellness and inclusion. She is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors, including being recognized as one of Best Health Magazine's '2020 Women of the Year' and TIME Magazine's 2021 Next Generation Leaders. Additionally Dr. Oriuwa was recently honored in Mattel’s #ThankYouHeroes campaign alongside five other women with a one-of-kind Barbie doll made in her image to commemorate her contributions as a frontline healthcare worker.
Dr. Stephanie Zhou - Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 @7PM EST - Instagram Live
Dr. Stephanie Zhou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto where she teaches the financial literacy curriculum. She practices Addiction Medicine and is the EDI & Social Accountability Lead at Sunnybrook and the FHO Lead at Don Mills Family Health Team. Outside of her clinical work, she is on the Board of Directors for Toronto Public Health. She also Chairs the Scientific Planning Committee for the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Dr. Zhou immigrated to Canada and grew up in subsidized housing, which led to her investing in education and housing initiatives through philanthropy. At UofT, Dr. Zhou and her partner created The Equity Award, an endowment fund supporting students with financial need. In 2022, Dr. Zhou received Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women award for her work in improving economic mobility through financial literacy.
KD King - Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 @7PM EST - Instagram Live
KD King (He/They) is a proud ayahkwew (2-spirit) registered nurse and researcher from Notikewin, Alberta, in Treaty 8 territory. They are descended from English and Russian settlers, and their mother and grandmother were Métis nurses and healers. KD is a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta, and a sessional instructor at MacEwan University. Their research and teaching interests span from sexual health, leadership and health equity, Indigenous health, mental health and substance use, and gender and sexuality across the lifespan.