Northern Routes

Let’s Celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day!

Guest Column by: Monique Rocheleau, Assistant Executive Director, Réseau du mieux-être francophone du Nord de l'Ontario and Chair, NOSM’s Francophone Reference Group and Danielle Barbeau-Rodrigue, NOSM’s Director, Francophone Affairs Unit Hello, Aaanin, Boozhoo, Bonjour! September 25 is an important day for Franco-Ontarians September 25, 1975 was an exciting day, as the Franco-Ontarian flag was flown for the very first time at the University of Sudbury which is located at the Laurentian University campus. The Franco-Ontarian flag, created in Sudbury by Dr. Gaétan Gervais, professor of History at Laurentian University an...

Evolution – Should we rename the Social Determinants of Health to be the Social Determinants of Equity?

Hello, Aaanin, Boozhoo, Bonjour! Equity is making headlines now more than ever. At NOSM improving health equity in Northern Ontario has been a priority since the School’s inception; this continues to be a focus in our next strategic plan. We are committed to leading the way with our values of social accountability and inclusiveness and with a culture of respect. It’s important to note that the root causes of worsening health in entire populations is linked to inequity. Camara Phyllis Jones is research director on social determinants of health and equity in the Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic ...

Welcome, MD Class of 2024!

A very warm welcome to our new medical students! We’re thrilled that you said #YestoNOSM. You have worked hard to get here and it has been quite a journey already. You’ve chosen a career of service and humbling work, one made up of heroes on the frontlines. We are No Ordinary School of Medicine. NOSM was established with an explicit social accountability mandate, one that is internationally renowned. We are a major contributor to the health and well-being of the diverse peoples and communities of Northern Ontario, and you will soon be contributing to this mission. As the newest members of the NOSM community, you will soon experie...