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Mary Fernando shares death of her mother, pioneering Canadian MD/PhD

Academic celebrates the legacy of a groundbreaking non-white female professor in medicine.

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What to know

  • Dr. M.A. Fernando, Mary Fernando's mother, has died; she was among the first non-white female professors to earn an MD/PhD in Canada.
  • The announcement drew widespread condolences from Bluesky users celebrating her pioneering achievements in academia during an era of limited opportunity for women in higher education.
  • Mary Fernando requested space to grieve while honoring her mother's trailblazing legacy.
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Dr. Fernando's legacy as a groundbreaking pioneer deserves recognition and celebration.

  • “Your dear mother appears to have been an intelligent, beautiful, and accomplished role model.”

    brunammz.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 3:52 AM ET
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    “My mother died... she was one of the 1st non-white professors in 🇨🇦…”
    — Mary Fernando
    • maryfernando.bsky.social

      My mother died. I can’t write a personal post but, want to celebrate the trails she blazed: at a time when women rarely got degrees, as a MD/PhD, she was one of the 1st non-white professors in 🇨🇦 Please excuse me for not responding to replies - it’s been a lot. Thank you 💕 Dr. M.A. Fernando:

      maryfernando.bsky.socialBluesky2d ago325▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • minibubbly.bsky.social

      I am so sorry Mary, your mum sounds like she was an incredible person, my condolences to you and your family 🥰

      minibubbly.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago5▲view on Bluesky ↗

    • Thinking of you, Mary...I'm sure she was proud not only of your accomplishments but of your heart.

      jonathanconp.bsky.socialBluesky2d ago4▲view on Bluesky ↗
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