In the Spotlight
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,...
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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...
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‘From my heart’
Meet Chantae Robinson, medical student and champion of Black-owned business in the North Chantae Robinson has one word for you: “love.” “Everything that I do is an expression of love for others,” says Chantae, before heading back into the operating room. The third-year NOSM University medical student—born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica— moved to Sudbury at the age of 16. She is the current president of the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA). Among many other things, AHA manages a program funded by FedNor called the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP), which serves to encourage and supp...
Meet Chantae Robinson, medical student and champion of Black-owned business in the North