20 Years of NOSM University
Celebrating Our Legacy, Welcoming Our Future Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, Today, we celebrate a significant milestone; the 20th anniversary of NOSM University opening its doors for the very first time. From its beginnings in 2005 as the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, NOSM University has flouri...
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NOSM University welcomes four new Section Chairs
At NOSM University, Section Chairs provide academic leadership that is essential to the success of our medical education and scholarly mission across Northern Ontario. They foster excellence in teaching and research by supporting faculty, strengthening clinical and academic programs, and ensuring that learners benefit from ...
> Read more about NOSM U's new Section Chairs.
NOSM University announces incoming Board Chair effective January 2026
NOSM University announces the appointment of Mr. John Stenger as the next Chair of its Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2026, for a one-year renewable term. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and administration, Stenger brings a strong record of fiscal stewardship, practical problem-solving skills, an...
> Read more about Mr. John Stenger's appointment.
Investing in the North: Bursaries change students’ lives
When fourth-year medical student Cynthia Larche thinks about her journey at NOSM University, one thing stands out: she couldn’t have done it alone. As a medical student, Cynthia has had the opportunity to learn in communities across Northern Ontario, including completing her third-year placement where she grew up. “It ...
> Read Cynthia’s story and learn how bursaries strengthen health care across Northern Ontario.
Honouring Maureen Lacroix on the Journée des Franco-Ontariens
Established in 2007 by the Groupe consultatif francophone, the Maureen Lacroix Francophone Community Bursary is awarded to aid Francophone medical students at NOSM University A testament to the kinship, resilience, and the importance of Northern Ontario’s Francophone community, the Maureen Lacroix Francophone Community B...
> Learn more about the Maureen Lacroix Francophone Community Bursary.
How Donor Support Helps Future Physicians Thrive in the North
At NOSM University, no two learners follow the same path. Fueled by their dedication and passion, medical students are shaped by the guidance of preceptors, attending physicians, faculty and peers they meet along the way. Just as importantly, that journey is made possible by the generosity of donors who believe in accessibl...
> Learn about Evan’s journey to medical school.
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.
