{"id":134264,"date":"2024-02-27T12:21:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/?post_type=news&p=134264"},"modified":"2024-02-27T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:21:06","slug":"celebrating-black-history-month-ccs-member-profile-dr-kareem-morant","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/news\/celebrating-black-history-month-ccs-member-profile-dr-kareem-morant\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Black History Month \u2013 CCS Member Profile: Dr. Kareem Morant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the heart of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society\u2019s guiding principles is a steadfast commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We believe that our strength as an organization stems from embracing the diverse voices and experiences within our community. As we commemorate Black History Month<\/strong>, we reflect on how this commitment guides our actions and shapes our vision for the future of cardiovascular health. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Kareem Morant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The CCS recognizes and embraces the diversity within the Black community and is home to several members that identify as African, Caribbean, and Black. Dr. Kareem Morant<\/strong>, FRCPC, FACC, FASE, and CCS member, describes his heritage as proudly Jamaican-Canadian and says that serving the Afro-Caribbean community has always been an important part of his personal mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have seen firsthand the underrepresentation of Black physicians in medicine (and particularly in cardiovascular medicine)\u201d, he said. \u201cI have participated in mentorship programs and events at multiple educational levels, \u2026 to make sure that the challenges I faced being often the only Black physician do not continue.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Morant participates in the Black and Indigenous Internal Medicine Interview pathway at University of Toronto. \u201cBy interviewing candidates who have self-identified as Indigenous or Afro-Caribbean, I think I have helped to make interviewees more comfortable as well as give a unique perspective to the interview committee.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As director of the Heart Failure and Amyloid Clinic at the North York General Hospital, Dr. Morant assesses and treats many patients suspected of having or diagnosed with the hereditary v142I type of ATTR-CM, which almost exclusively affects people of Afro-Caribbean descent. \u201cThrough my interest in [Amyloidosis], I have been able to meet many people from my community and educate health care professionals, improving recognition and treatment of this disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the context of Black History Month, Dr. Morant emphasizes the significance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black individuals in cardiovascular health. \u201cAcknowledging the stories of health care professionals serving large and often underserved communities, or who made significant research contributions without being recognized \u2026 is an important step in re-learning our history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentorship for those who have traditionally been overlooked for leadership positions within the CCS is a crucial next step, asserts Dr. Morant. This indeed is a priority area for the CCS EDI committee, which is chaired by Dr. Sonia Anand and supports the CCS in establishing strategic priorities and action plans to uphold and advance our EDI values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe know it\u2019s critical to have a diversity of perspectives and experiences within the makeup of both CCS leadership and CCS membership and we are working diligently to ensure this is the case,\u201d said Dr. Sonia Anand. \u201cThe CCS EDI committee is dedicated to championing EDI best practices and dismantling systemic barriers that hinder the full participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in every facet of CCS activities. Our unwavering commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where every member feels not only welcome but also valued.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Morant acknowledges the strides made by CCS in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion but emphasizes the need for continued progress. He offers these words of encouragement to the next generation of aspiring Black professionals considering a career in healthcare, particularly in cardiology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need you. We need diverse faces from all backgrounds. This will be imperative in improving the care of all Canadians \u2013 not only Black Canadians.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be intimidated. The future is bright, and things are definitely changing!\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":134267,"template":"","news_type":[163],"news_topic":[295],"wf_news_folders":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCelebrating Black History Month \u2013 CCS Member Profile: Dr. Kareem Morant - Canadian Cardiovascular Society<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ccs.ca\/news\/celebrating-black-history-month-ccs-member-profile-dr-kareem-morant\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Celebrating Black History Month \u2013 CCS Member Profile: Dr. Kareem Morant - Canadian Cardiovascular Society\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"At the heart of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society\u2019s guiding principles is a steadfast commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). 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