Dr. Emily Groot named NOSM’s new Program Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) announces Dr. Emily Groot as the incoming Program Director of the Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency program effective October 18, 2021.

Dr. Groot is a public health physician, born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie on the territory of Garden River and Batchewana First Nations. She completed medical school at McMaster University and completed her residency in public health and preventive medicine at Queen’s University. In addition, Dr. Groot holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Toronto.

Currently, she is an assistant professor at both NOSM and Queen’s University and an adjunct professor with Laurentian University’s Forensic Science program. She is transitioning to the program director position from her current role as the Regional Supervising Coroner for the Northern Region Sudbury Office. Previously, Dr. Groot served as the Associate Medical Officer of Health at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

An active academic researcher, her interests include public health applications of death investigation data, syndemics, and public health informatics.

On behalf of the NOSM community, we extend thanks to Dr. George Pasut, outgoing program director, who will remain in his role and support this transition until December 31, 2021. Dr. Pasut’s commitment to the residents, dedication to the program, and contributions to the profession are sincerely appreciated.