2026 Gala: Medicine Without Margins

Medicine Without Margins: Her Health 🌍

Join us for the Medicine Without Margins gala conference, a thoughtfully curated event aimed at addressing today's pressing health challenges. The Foundation of International Medical Graduates is dedicated to teaching, research, and programming for the communities we serve. This year, we invite you to an evening filled with conversation, community, and inspiring change in healthcare.

Featured Discussions and Honoured Speakers:

Sexual Health 💬
Panelists Dr. Sheila Peters, Fatima Mechtab, Yanique Brandford, and Shalyn Isaacs will discuss body and sex positivity, its connection to multi-factorial wellness, identity, safety, and consent.

Advocacy of Self and Loved Ones in Clinical Spaces 🏥
Panelists Luwam Ogbaselassie, Jessica Harry-LaRocque, and Jane J. Wang will provide insights on navigating the healthcare system to support health goals, including handling difficult conversations and building trust in clinical environments.

Hormonal Health 🌸
Dr. Trudy McFarlane, Samantha Montpetit-Huynh, and Dr. Stephanie Moltner will engage in discussions about perimenopause and menopause, focusing on inclusive and compassionate care for all individuals experiencing these transitions.

Early bird pricing ends August 8.

Time: Cocktail Hour at 5 PM, Discussion starts promptly at 6 PM.

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MENU (All Inclusive): 🍽️

• Assorted Hors D’oeuvres & Premium Bar Package
• Salad: Baby green salad with beets and house vinaigrette
• Duo Pasta: Penne alla vodka & Wild mushroom angiolotti with alfredo cream sauce
• Choice Entrée: (Accompanied by signature vegetables and potatoes)
  • Option 1: Filet Mignon & Chicken Supreme with demi sauce
  • Option 2: Miso Glazed Pacific Salmon with crispy sushi rice cake & mango soy sauce
  • Option 3: Moroccan Inspired Vegetable Strudel with tomato cilantro salsa & braised lentils
• Dessert: Served with coffee & tea
  • Dulce de Leche Caramel Mousse Cheesecake
  • Pomme Amandine Apple Almond tart with Vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
  • Lady Godiva Baked Double Chocolate Cheesecake Mini Trio of Desserts: Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse & Mini Cheesecake
• Late Night Station: Fresh fruit & assorted pastries including squares, tarts, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes & seasonal fresh fruit.