2019/2020

QUEEN'S
BLACK
PREMEDICAL
ASSOCIATION
SPONSORSHIP MANUAL

Prepared by The Sponsorship Department

 ABOUT QBPA
Our mission here at Queen’s Black Premedical Association
(QPBA) is to provide a welcoming community for all
students, specifically those who may identify with
underrepresented groups, who hope to pursue a career in
medicine. Not only do we aim to support and encourage
students, but QBPA strives to provide a variety of avenues,
mentorship opportunities and programs that we feel best
prepare them to enter the medical society succeeding their
time spent with us.

Our team has grown extensively since our club’s

commencement, including the addition of multiple events
throughout the year that are attended by over 100 Queen’s
students, faculty and alumni both at Queen’s and the
University of Toronto medical community. 

I am incredibly excited to invite you to support QBPA

2019/2020!

QBPA PRESIDENT
Anjolaoluwa Ogunsina
President 2019/2020

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 PROGRAM
QBPA provides a variety of opportunities and events to promote a
memorable experience for our attendees. Throughout the year, we create
events aimed at supporting, encouraging, and provide mentorship for
students.

1 | THE COMPLETE CANDIDATE

From choosing extracurriculars to getting reference letters, applying to medical
school could be a very stressful step on your path to becoming a physician.The
Complete Candidate is an event that aims to alleviate some of that stress by giving
you some insight on making sure you submit an application that will help distinguish
yourself from other applicants.

2 | MCAT 101
Prep course? Self study? Full time or part time? Learn more about the MCAT from
what materials are available to you to creating an effective study schedule, QBPA
wants to help you get the tools to you need to succeed and relieve some stress you
may have during this very daunting time on your path to medicine.

3 | WHITE COATS, BLACK DOCTORS

Being a part of an underrepresented community in the professional world comes
with many challenges and obstacles. The Queen’s Black Premedical Association
hosts one of its most anticipated events of the year, White Coats, Black Doctors. This
event affords you the opportunity to hear from a roster of physicians and other
healthcare professionals about their genuine experiences as minorities in the
healthcare field

4 | IGNITE
The 2019 IGNITE conference is the annual conference for the Community of Support (COS)
program, which exists as a collaborative initiative with the goal of increasing the number of
underrepresented students in the MD program. The IGNITE conference provides the
opportunity to network with physicians and medical students.

5 /  TOTAL ENGAGEMENT
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 BENEFITS OF
A
PARTNERSHIP
Being one of the only undergraduate organizations  focused on promoting the success of
underrepresented groups in medicine, QBPA offers an unparalleled opportunity for your
organization to reach highly motivated students from a highly reputable institution.
These students come from a variety of degree programs, however sharing a common
interest in healthcare. As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to connect with, and
promote your organization to up-and-coming healthcare professionals

RECRUIT LEADERS
Receive the opportunity to interact with student leaders and meet future healthcare
professionals. Witness students engage in discussions regarding their place in the health
network.

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 EXPAND YOUR BRAND
Advertise your brands commitment to diversity and contribution to innovation in the
healthcare field as well as community relations. Allow your organization to receive exposure
through promotional materials, website advertisements and presentations.

CREATE AN IMPACT
Share with students and healthcare professionals the unique perspectives of
your organization in a way that inspires one to take interest in your field.
Showcase your dedication to paving the way for future

BENEFITS OF
A
PARTNERSHIP

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 PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Dr. Andrew Bernard Thomas
Dr. Andrew Bernard Thomas completed his Bachelor of
Science and Master of Public Health degrees at the
University of Toronto. He completed his MD at Howard
University and is now a resident at Queen’s University in
Oshawa in Family Medicine. At Howard he participated
in the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) a
US student group dedicated to supporting current and
future underrepresented minority medical students.

Dr, Joneja is an Associate Professor in the Division of

Rheumatology. She is the Program Director for the
Rheumatology Residency Training Program and the
Associate Program Director for the Core Internal Medicine
Program. With Dr. Stephen Archer, she coordinates Grand
Rounds for Queen's University Department of Medicine, and
is the Acting Division Chair for the Division of Rheumatology.

Dr. Mala Joneja

Dr, Ayonrinde is an associate professor of psychiatry at
Queen's University and medical director of the early
psychosis intervention program for southeastern Ontario. He
also holds a cross-departmental position with the
department of psychology, and hold accreditations in
psychiatry and addictions

Dr. Oyedeji Ayonrinde

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SPONSORSHIP
LEVELS

BRONZE SILVER GOLD

$50-150 $150-300 $300+

Promotion on QBPA Promotion on QBPA Promotion on QBPA

platforms platforms platforms
Products in Event Bags Products in Event Bags Products in Event Bags

Advertisement on Advertisement on Advertisement on

Flyer Flyer Flyer
Acknowledgement Acknowledgement Acknowledgement
during events during events during events

Logo on Event Logo on Event Logo on Event

Presentations Presentations Presentations

Opening/Closing Opening/Closing
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Remarks with Remarks with
Remarks with
President President
President

Representative at all Representative at all Representative at all

QBPA Events QBPA Events QBPA Events

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 CONTACT
US
To Contribute to QBPA,
please contact: SHOSHANNAH DWARA
Director of Sponsorship

Shoshannah Dwara and

Chukwudubem Iwegbu
QBPA 2019/2020 Sponsorship Team
qbpasponsorships@gmail.com

@QueensBPA

@queensbpa
CHUKWUDUBEM IWEGBU
Sponsorship Coordinator
Other Inquiries:
qbpa@clubs.queensu.ca

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