2026 Gala: Medicine Without Margins
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….
Medicine Without Margins: Her Health
An Evening of Conversation, Community, and Inspiring Change in Our Care Today
Founded and Chaired By: Dr. Adri-Anna Aloia, MD | Founder & Executive Director, Foundation of International Medical Graduates
Location: The Eglinton Grand
Date: September 12 2026
Time: Cocktail Hour at 5pm, Discussion to start promptly at 6pm
Gala Conference Dinner • Premium Bar • Various Expert Panel Speakers
A Fundraiser To Fuel Future Research and Community Initiatives
Where Women’s Health Meets Advocacy and Community.
Medicine Without Margins: Her Health is an elevated gala experience bringing together physicians and allied health professionals, advocates, leaders, creatives, and community members for an evening centered on the modern woman’s health experience.
Through thoughtful discussion, artistic storytelling, and shared conversation, the event explores the realities many women-identifying individuals navigate within the Canadian healthcare system — while creating space for education, empowerment, and collective change.
Hosted in support of the Foundation of International Medical Graduates, proceeds from the evening will contribute toward advocacy, education, and systems-focused initiatives within healthcare and medical training environments as per the Foundation of International Medical Graduates’ mission since establishment in February 2020.
Featured Conversation Themes
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.
What to Expect
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Panel discussions with healthcare and community voices
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Immersive storytelling and artistic experiences
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Curated seated dinner experience
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Premium bar and post-program celebration
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Meaningful networking and community connection
Who Should Attend
This event welcomes:
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Women and women-identifying individuals across healthcare, business, and community sectors
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Physicians, allied health professionals, trainees, and advocates
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Leaders passionate about women’s health and systems change
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Individuals seeking thoughtful, empowering conversation in an elevated setting
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Individuals support women through their journey towards their optimal health
Why This Event Matters
Women’s health conversations are evolving — but many women still feel unheard, unsupported, or left navigating healthcare systems alone. Canada is not excluded in this.
Medicine Without Margins: Her Health was created to foster meaningful dialogue, bridge lived experience with professional insight, and create a space where women and their supporters feel informed, seen, and connected.
This is more than a gala. It is a growing movement toward more compassionate, inclusive, and informed healthcare experiences.
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
We are currently welcoming aligned sponsors, partners, and collaborators interested in supporting women’s health, education, advocacy, and community initiatives.
Partnership & Fundraising: partnerships@foundationofimg.org
Tickets & Event Information
Early bird ticket sales are available until August 8th 2026.
Tickets will be available for purchase until August 28th 2026.
For prompt assistance with ticketing concerns or inquiry, please feel free to contact founder@foundationofimg.org - please allow for 2-3 business days for reply.
Certificate of Attendance
As an educational event, we value and celebrate the attendance of our peers. Certificates of attendance may be issued upon request following the event. Please feel free to liaise with one of our organizers at the event itself for direct requests and identification.
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Medicine Without Margins: Her Health
Because women deserve to feel heard, informed, and empowered — within healthcare and beyond.
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