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History of Health and Medicine Lecture Series

As part of the Northern Ontario History of Health & Medicine Lecture Series, Dr. Maureen Lux will present Race, Medicine and the State: Indian Hospitals in Canada. Dr. Lux, PhD, is Professor and Chair in the History Department at Brock University. Her research interests and award-winning books focus on the history of Indigenous health and medicine in Canada. This presentation is open to the public. Date: Friday, November 23 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST Location: NOSM at Lakehead, ATAC 6022 NOSM at Laurentian, MSE 107 For more information, including how to attend via video conference, please see our event post...

Behind the Scenes: Electives

In each issue of Northern Passages, individuals share a “behind-the-scenes” look at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. This edition features two members of the School’s Scheduling Unit, who share with us how they facilitate clinical rotations for NOSM learners, and engage with community stakeholders involved in clinical rotations. Can you describe your role at NOSM, and how long you’ve been with the School? Elise Rheaume (ER): I’ve been at NOSM for 10 years and coordinating student placement for approximately seven of those years. My role as a Community Engagement Scheduling Coordinator is to facilitate clinical rotatio...

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My heritage is very important to me

Source: Northern Ontario Medical Journal |2018/03/09 Written by: Nadine Robinson | Photo courtesy of Sarah Marie Webster “My heritage is very important to me. I believe the fact that I am Aboriginal is where my resiliency comes from… and my determination to succeed.” – Dr. Elaine Innes. When Moose Factory native Elaine Innes found out she was pregnant at the age of 16, she thought that her dreams of becoming a nurse were finished. Fortunately, her mother and father wouldn’t let her quit school, or give up on her dreams, telling her that education opens doors to many opportunities. She went on attain her nursing...