A Message from Dr. Brent Kennedy, NOSM University Section Chair of Anesthesia

Welcome to the NOSM University, Section of Anesthesia. The section of Anesthesia has members across a large geographic region, with widely varying practices. From Family Practice Anesthetists working in small and remote towns, to relatively large departments of FRCPC Anesthesiologists in Sudbury and Thunder Bay. We all strive to provide excellence in anesthesia care to patients across the north, as well as provide distinct, high-quality education to medical students, residents and other health care providers. In addition to our clinical and teaching work, members of the Section of Anesthesia are involved in key leadership roles in many of the hospitals and health care organizations across the north. Research at NOSM U covers both educational and simulation-based research projects as well as clinical trials. Our numerous teaching sites cover the spectrum of distinct and different areas of the modern practice of anesthesia. We welcome you to come and visit us, join us for an elective, apply to do your residency in one of the most innovative programs, or consider a faculty position here.

A Message from Dr. Sarah McIsaac, NOSM University Anesthesiology Program Director

Train in Anesthesiology at NOSM University

Welcome to NOSM U Anesthesiology!  At NOSM U, anesthesiology training is more than clinical skill-building— it is a commitment to impactful, patient-centered care here in Northern Ontario. Anchored by two state-of-the-art academic hospitals—Health Sciences North in Sudbury and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre—our program offers a unique and deeply fulfilling training experience.

Health Sciences North (HSN) – Sudbury, Ontario
HSN is a tertiary care and Level 1 trauma centre serving over 600,000 people across Northeastern Ontario. As a regional referral hub, HSN offers diverse anesthetic exposure including high-volume general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, cardiac surgery and obstetrics. Trainees gain experience in a collegial, hands-on environment, supported by faculty committed to teaching and mentorship. With a 28,000 square-foot, world class simulation lab, the Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre, residents have direct access to high fidelity simulation training through their careers.

Directly linked is Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), the largest health sciences research institute in Northern Ontario. Opportunities exist for impactful and innovative research.  Be a catalyst for meaningful healthcare changes and impact for patients living in Northern Ontario.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) – Thunder Bay, Ontario
TBRHSC is a leader in academic medicine and patient-centered innovation in Northwestern Ontario.  As a state-of-the-art, 395-bed acute care facility servicing the entire region of Northwestern Ontario, TBRHSC offers a diverse anesthetic exposure including complex general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, thoracic, obstetrics and regional anesthesia.  As an academic health sciences centre, it offers a breadth of experience in complex surgical cases, pain management, and critical care.  Learners benefit from a low faculty-to-resident ratio, fostering strong one-on-one teaching and individualized feedback.

Why NOSM U?

NOSM University is the only medical university in Canada founded with an explicit social accountability mandate. Training here means becoming part of something important – to improve access to high-quality care in rural and remote communities of Northern Ontario. Our residents graduate with the skills, compassion, and resilience to practice anesthesiology all around the world. The beautiful landscape of Northern Ontario provides a wonderful background to explore nature, while simultaneously completing your training.

Other highlights of our program include: 

• Strong academic curriculum
  • We have a three-year, interactive academic curriculum that takes place weekly on a dedicated academic half-day.
  • Residents participate throughout the year in high-fidelity simulation sessions to enhance learning and solidify knowledge into practice
  • Formal practice oral exam sessions take place biannually for all residents.
  • A comprehensive physician scholarship curriculum is built into the program and residents are expected to complete a scholarly research project over the course of their training.
• Resident-centered
  • At NOSMU we are a small, innovative program that is responsive to resident feedback.
  • Biannual resident program review dinners for residents for ongoing quality improvement within our program
  • A mentorship program pairs residents with faculty mentors to support their overall well-being throughout their training.

Thank you for your interest in our program.  We would love to meet you! For more information, please contact Sara Cover at scover@nosm.ca.

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