MMPA Inaugural Dinner: Inspiration, Celebration, and Community
The MMPA Inaugural Dinner on February 8, 2025, at the RBC Convention Centre was a sold-out event with over 200 attendees.
The evening featured keynote speaker Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and honoured award recipients, Dr. Tassaduq Khan and Dr. Aliya Khan with the Senior Professional Awards, Jameel Khan with the Community Service Professional Award, and Dr. Ehab El-Salakawy with the Professional Excellence Award.
The first of many nights of inspiration, networking, and celebration for Manitoba’s Muslim Professionals inshaAllah.
MMPA’s Mentorship Program is off to an exciting start!
The MMPA Mentorship Program, launched in October 2024, connects Muslim professionals across medical education and career stages. Led by Dr. Osama Jarkas and Dr. Oussama Outbih, the program has grown from a small mentorship dinner to a network of over 40 participants, including undergraduates, medical students, residents, and physicians.
In 2025, MMPA hosted a Zoom session for 26 Muslim students preparing for University of Manitoba Medical School interviews, followed by mock interview sessions led by medical professionals. Looking ahead, the program aims to create mentorship families and expand into other professional fields, fostering inclusive, empowering support networks.
Stay tuned as MMPA continues to grow this transformative initiative!