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Intentionally addressing equity, diversity and inclusion
The appointment of Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion is a turning point for NOSM University. Dr. LeBlanc is leading the Office of Equity and Inclusion where it is an accountable, actionable repository for both regional and national calls to action against racism and for leading in the space for and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. A space where key recommendations are honoured, respected and actioned, including NOSM University’s anti-racism strategy. “We need an equity and inclusion strategy that is unique to the North, but we must also be accountable and champion the greater national recommendations,...
Read more about how NOSM University is addressing equity, diversity and inclusion.
Empowering Northern Ontario communities through research
Social accountability leads to locally driven solutions Social accountability defines NOSM University. NOSM University researchers work to support the goals of communities and partners so that local priority health concerns lead health-system transformation. “Our entire research program is built upon partnerships,” explains Dr. Brianne Wood, Associate Scientist, Social Accountability and Learning Health Systems at the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. “Partnerships and engagement are the foundation of social accountability. Social accountability requires that you direct your activities towards the needs and priorities o...
Read more about Dr. Wood's work.
Kaila Jodoin (University of Toronto OT)
Kaila Jodoin, a NOSM University Rehabilitation Sciences learner, recounts the memorable moments and sense of community she experienced during three different placements with NOSM University. ...
Watch Kaila Jodoin as she talks about her three placements with NOSM U.