Summer joy in Northern Ontario—and my top ten for summer
Summer is here! While we enjoy the many splendors of Northern Ontario this time of the year, I am also taking a moment to breathe and reflect. As you may have heard by now, I will stay on with NOSM University until October 31, 2024, and then Dr. Michael Green will take over as the next President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, ...
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West Nipissing General Hospital becomes newest NOSM University clerkship site, welcomes two NOSM University MD students
West Nipissing General Hospital (WNGH) is the newest hospital training location in Northern Ontario for MD students at NOSM University—testament to its deep commitment and partnership with Northern communities in a joint endeavour to meet the need for physicians in Ontario. As part of the MD program at NOSM University,...
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Dr. Joseph LeBlanc named Vice-President, Social Accountability of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, PhD, as the organization’s new Vice-President, Social Accountability. Dr. LeBlanc is the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University, roles that he will continue ...
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You’re invited to the Family Medicine Forum reception
Join Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO of NOSM University for a reception in Vancouver. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Mahony’s Tavern Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place #36 Vancouver, BC RSVPHere...
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Dr. Shane Szalai named NOSM University’s new Program Director, Family Medicine Enhanced Skills
NOSM University announces Dr. Shane Szalai as the incoming Program Director, Family Medicine Enhanced Skills. An alumnus of NOSM University’s MD and residency programs, Dr. Szalai serves patients in Greater Sudbury within the Long Lake Medical Group and at Health Sciences North. He holds several roles at NOSM Univers...
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Extension of Dr. Erin Cameron, Director, Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity
NOSM University is pleased to announce the term extension of Dr. Erin Cameron as Director, Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. The inaugural Director since the Centre was formed in 2021 (then called the Centre for Social Accountability), Dr. Cameron is also an Associate Professor at NOSM University and an adjun...
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NOSM University respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of the University’s wider campus of Northern Ontario is on the homelands of First Nations and Métis Peoples. The university buildings are located on the territory of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay and the Anishinabek Nation, specifically Atikameksheng and Wahnapitae First Nations, in Sudbury.
NOSM University is a proud recipient of the 2019 Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award, presented by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. In 2013, NOSM University received the prestigious ASPIRE award, which recognizes international excellence in social accountability and medical education.