Northern Routes

It’s not the journey, it’s the company.

I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared over the past five years. Here's the thing: being the President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO of NOSM University has been one of the greatest honours of my career. It is with a mix of pride and sadness that I prepare to embark on a new chapter. When I first joined NOSM, I was immediately struck by the unique spirit of this institution. And did we ever test that spirit as we evolved into NOSM University. NOSM University—it's more than just a medical school. It's a university. Canada’s first and only independent University. With a community committed to excellenc...

Summer joy in Northern Ontario—and my top ten for summer

Summer is here! While we enjoy the many splendors of Northern Ontario this time of the year, I am also taking a moment to breathe and reflect. As you may have heard by now, I will stay on with NOSM University until October 31, 2024, and then Dr. Michael Green will take over as the next President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University. I have known Mike for decades, and I can honestly say I am delighted by his appointment. He will do a terrific job of representing the North, NOSM University, and the community of higher education in academic medicine. I hope you will all welcome Mike in November with the same warmth and gen...

It’s May, the merry month of May! It is time to celebrate NOSM University.

Finally, spring has sprung. With it comes a sense of renewal, a hope for the future, and a sense of rebirth. Spring brings celebrations of our achievements, of our graduates, and of our contributions to the physician workforce in Northern Ontario. April 1, 2024, marks the second anniversary of the proclamation of our becoming an independent medical university, the only one of its kind in Canada. Look at the trail we have blazed in two short years! A new Board of Governors, new Senate, new Chancellor, new Provost, 100% fully accredited education programs, unprecedented expansion, and financial stability. As well, a solid footing in labo...

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