In the Spotlight
Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament Scores Big
More than $520,000 raised to support NOSM U medical students in Sault Ste. Marie From January 20-25, 2025, the 19th annual Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament brought together 28 teams at the John Rhodes Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Volunteer employees and retirees of Algoma Steel came together with a shared goal to raise funds for future doctors in the Algoma Region. With an incredible total of $520,652.79 raised since the tournament’s inception, the impact and community engagement continue to grow. The Bring a Doctor Home Bursary has awarded more than $130,000 to 27 medical students since 2006, helping to alleviate the f...
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New Bursary Opportunities for the Dietetic Practicum Program
Starting in Fall 2025, students in NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP) will be eligible for bursaries totaling $8,000. These bursaries mark the first time funding has been available for students entering DPP, thereby reducing financial barriers to completing the program. The bursaries were generously created by Dr. Marion Briggs, the Director of Health Sciences and Interprofessional Education at NOSM University from 2012 and 2018. As part of her role, Dr. Briggs managed the Dietetic Practicum Program—formerly known as the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program, or NODIP—of which she is an enthusia...
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Self-compassion and care tips for winter blues
Winter got you feeling down? If you’re experiencing the blues, know that it’s okay to not be okay and you’re not alone. Dr. Bryan MacLeod, Chronic Pain Physician and Associate Professor at NOSM University runs Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) courses for medical professionals and learners. He says that not one fix will work for everyone and encourages time to reflect, document, and celebrate habits that help take care of yourself. This is particularly important for medical students as medical culture trains people to ignore their basic needs and emotions, Dr. MacLeod explains. Regular health practices such as exercising and getting...
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