Rooted in the North
Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, After a year of planning, we are thrilled to unveil Rooted in the North, NOSM University’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. For me, this moment is both exciting and deeply personal. Recently returning to Northern Ontario has brought me back to my roots and reminded me why ...
> Read the latest edition of Northern Routes: Rooted in the North
Fifteenth Annual NOSM University Conference Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Health Professions Education
Top honours for teaching, research, and community contributions were awarded to Northern Ontario health-care professionals and learners during NOSM University’s Northern Constellations conference on April 30 and May 1. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Northern Constellations is Northern Ontario's premier conference for f...
> Read more about the award recipients.
NOSM University Unveils Rooted in the North Strategic Plan to Expand Access to Care Across Northern Ontario
NOSM University launches Rooted in the North, its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan designed to strengthen the Northern health workforce, expand community-based education, and advance health equity across Northern Ontario. The five-year plan sets a clear course to grow training capacity, deepen regional partnerships, and enhance ...
> Read more about Rooted in the North: Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Dr. Gregory Carfagnini named Program Director, Addiction Medicine
NOSM University is pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory Carfagnini has been appointed Program Director, Addiction Medicine, effective April 1, 2026. An enhanced skills medical residency program, Addiction Medicine is open to resident doctors who have completed a two-year family medicine residency. An Assistant Professor ...
> Read more about Dr. Carfagnini's role.
Dr. Florence Morriello appointed Program Director, Internal Medicine
NOSM University is pleased to announce Dr. Florence Morriello as the incoming Program Director, Internal Medicine, effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Morriello brings extensive experience in clinical practice and academic leadership, with a strong focus on distributed medical education and training residents for Northern and...
> Read more about the new Program Director.
When Research Meets Patient Care: Two NOSM University Master of Medical Studies Learners Use Research to Drive Change
NOSM University Master of Medical Studies (MMS) learners Ethan Horner and Dr. Amal Osman come from different health-care backgrounds, but they enrolled in the MMS program for the same reason: to improve the patient care that they deliver. “This program ensures safe and up-to-date care for my patients by providing a sol...
> Read more about how research is driving change.
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.