Celebrating 20 Years
When I joined NOSM University, I was drawn to its rich and unconventional history. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of immersing myself in its unique culture connecting with the incredible people, communities, and organizations that champion our mission and vision. It’s been a remarkable journey for ou...
> Read the latest edition of Northern Routes: Celebrating 20 Years
Join the NOSM University Board of Governors
Make a Difference in Northern Ontario NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university, dedicated to transforming health-care education and delivery in Northern Ontario. Guided by innovation, inclusivity, and social accountability, we aim to improve access to quality health care. We are seeking dedicat...
> Read more about joining the Board of Governors.
NOSM University Celebrates Giving Tuesday with Focus on Charter Class Bursary and the Future of Northern Medicine
On December 3, 2024, NOSM University invites you to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global celebration about giving back in support of the causes closest to our hearts. In Northern Ontario, supporting better access to health care closer to home is a cause we can all champion. In anticipation of our 20th anniversary in 2...
> This Giving Tuesday, support Northern Ontario’s future doctors.
Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament Scores Big
More than $520,000 raised to support NOSM U medical students in Sault Ste. Marie From January 20-25, 2025, the 19th annual Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament brought together 28 teams at the John Rhodes Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Volunteer employees and retirees of Algoma Steel came together with a shared goa...
> Read more about the tournament.
New Bursary Opportunities for the Dietetic Practicum Program
Starting in Fall 2025, students in NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP) will be eligible for bursaries totaling $8,000. These bursaries mark the first time funding has been available for students entering DPP, thereby reducing financial barriers to completing the program. The bursaries were generously...
> Read more about bursary opportunities.
Self-compassion and care tips for winter blues
Winter got you feeling down? If you’re experiencing the blues, know that it’s okay to not be okay and you’re not alone. Dr. Bryan MacLeod, Chronic Pain Physician and Associate Professor at NOSM University runs Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) courses for medical professionals and learners. He says that not one fix will ...
> Read more about self-compassion tips for the winter blues.
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.
