2026 Gala: Medicine Without Margins
Medicine Without Margins: Her Health
Medicine Without Margins is a gala conference event intentionally curated to address topical health challenges today. The Foundation of International Medical Graduates is committed to teaching, research and design programming for the communities we represent and care for. This year, we are honoured to invite you to join us for an evening of conversation, community and inspiring change in our care today.
Featured Discussions and Honoured Speakers:
Sexual Health
Guest panelists Dr. Sheila Peters, Fatima Mechtab, Yanique Brandford and Shalyn Isaacs will explore conversations around body and sex positivity, its relation to multi-factorial wellness, identity, safety and consent.
Advocacy of Self and Loved Ones in Clinical Spaces
Guest panelists Luwam Ogbaselassie, Jessica Harry-LaRocque and Jane J. Wang will offer a variety of lenses in navigating and communicating within our current health care system to best support one's health goals in ever changing circumstance. Conversations will include navigating difficult conversations, medical dismissal, and building confidence within clinical environments so as to better establish trust and kinder care.
Hormonal Health
Focusing on areas of perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Trudy McFarlane, Samantha Montpetit-Huynh and Dr. Stephanie Moltner will engage in accessible conversation with recognition of all persons who are or may experience menopause in their lifetime with inclusive and compassionate care.
Early bird pricing ends August 8.
Time: Cocktail Hour at 5pm, Discussion to start promptly at 6pm
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MENU all inclusive:
Entrée options per guest are required upon check out.
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 an alfredo cream sauce
CHOICE ENTRÉE: Entrées are accompanied by signature vegetables and potatoes.
OPTION 1: Filet Mignon & Chicken Supreme with a demi sauce
OPTION 2: Miso Glazed Pacific Salmon with a 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 & Pastry assorted pastries including squares, tarts, cupcakes, mini cheesecakes & seasonal fresh fruit