NOSM Announces Dr. Louise Logan as Lead Clinician of NOSM’s Resident Wellness Program

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Louise Logan has accepted the position of Lead Clinician of the NOSM Resident Wellness Program with Postgraduate Medical Education’s (PGME) Wellness Office, beginning July 1, 2020.

“This is a critical role at NOSM and I’m very proud to pass the baton to Dr. Logan. I look forward to supporting her transition into this role and seeing her further develop the Resident Wellness Program,” says Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, the School’s inaugural Lead Clinician of the program. His term ends September 30, 2020, with overlap for transition.

Dr. Vivian Leung, chief resident in general surgery, sat on Dr. Logan’s interview panel as the NOSM resident representative. “Dr. Louise Logan continues to be a strong resident advocate, qualities she has exemplified since her time as chief resident. She stands out and we are thrilled that she has accepted this critical role at NOSM,” says Dr. Leung.

Dr. Logan is Francophone from Northern Ontario and is the current Emergency Medicine Clerkship Lead for NOSM in Sudbury. She is an emergency physician and Medical Lead of Continuous Quality Improvement for the Emergency Department at Health Sciences North.

She holds an undergraduate degree at Laurentian University, a MD at the Université de Montréal, and Family Medicine and Special Competency in Emergency Medicine training from the Northeastern Ontario Family Medicine Program.

She was a founding member of NOSM’s Francophone Reference Group as well as several NOSM administrative committees including Admissions and Learner Affairs, and, sat as a member of the NOSM Board of Directors and Academic Council.

Congratulations Dr. Logan! On behalf of NOSM, a special thank you to Dr. DellaVedova for his ongoing contributions and dedication throughout his term.

The NOSM PGME Wellness Office and the Lead Clinician of the Resident Wellness Program are available to residents for coaching and guidance on wellness issues and resources. Any resident experiencing academic or occupational distress is encouraged to reach out for support. Visit our Resident Wellness page for more details.