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Provider Pulse Ep. 21: Mentorship as Legacy: Dr. Bukola Salami


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From a teenager navigating a new life in Toronto to becoming Canada’s first African woman to hold a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the health sciences, Dr. Bukola Salami’s story is one of resilience, representation, and the transformative power of mentorship.


In this episode, Dr. Salami joins host Dr. Duncan Reid to discuss her migration from Nigeria, how a high-school mentorship program changed her life, and the responsibility of mentoring the next generation.


Her reflections on belonging, community, and long-term vision offer essential lessons for aspiring healthcare professionals and educators alike.

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The EthnoMed PodcastBy Dr. Duncan Reid, MD @ EthnoMed.org