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Majority of NOSM University MD Graduates Choose Family Medicine

NOSM University is succeeding in its mission to help create a flourishing health workforce to serve Northern Ontario. The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) has concluded its work for 2024. All 69 eligible NOSM University MD students were matched to residency programs. Critically, 38 of those students were matched to family medicine (55%)—the highest proportional rate in Canada. NOSM University is also proud that 36 of the graduating MDs (52%) will be doing their residency training at NOSM University. This is important because about 90% of learners who do both an MD degree and a residency in the North, stay in the North. ...

Extension of Dr. David Marsh, Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies

Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO is pleased to announce the extension of the term for Dr. David Marsh until December 31, 2025. The extension has been established to facilitate continuity in the portfolio until the transition to the new President is completed. The extension also completes a change in title from Vice Dean Research, Innovation and International Relations to Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies. This change is required to facilitate the next steps in the process for NOSM University to achieve independent grant administration of Tri-Council funding and completes the realignment of senio...

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Dr. Elaine Blacklock reflects on her planetary health work, offers practical steps to aspiring climate leaders

In 2015, Dr. Elaine Blacklock wanted to get involved in climate action but wasn’t sure how she could make a difference. Times have changed for the Sudbury pediatrician and NOSM University Assistant Professor, who is now NOSM University’s planetary health lead, the Chair of the Action on Climate Change Committee, and a columnist with the Sudbury Star. “I think about climate change as a parent, and I think about it as a pediatrician,” Dr. Blacklock says. “My patients are young. We, as a society, think it’s right and good to invest money, time, and effort in their health care, yet we send them into a world that’s increa...