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NOSM University Welcomes Dr. Michael Green as New President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO

NOSM University is pleased to officially welcome Dr. Michael Green to the role of President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO, effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Green succeeds Dr. Sarita Verma, who is retiring after five years of dedicated leadership. The NOSM University Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Green on June 13, 2024. “Dr. Verma redefined health professions education and health equity in Northern Ontario, shaping NOSM University’s future with vision, passion, and excellence,” says Sue LeBeau, Chair of the NOSM University Board of Governors. “We welcome Dr. Green with confidence and excitem...

NOSM University accepting agency applications for Summer Studentship Program

NOSM University invites Northern Ontario-based health-care service agencies to apply for funding through its Summer Studentship Program. The program, which is funded by the Ministry of Health, is run by NOSM University to help Northern Ontario health-care partners recruit various allied health services professionals while providing invaluable, paid workplace experience to interested learners. The program is open to a wide variety of learners in regulated health professions: Registered Nursing Registered Practical Nursing (RPN, PN) Medical Radiation MD students Diete...

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West Nipissing General Hospital becomes newest NOSM University clerkship site, welcomes two NOSM University MD students

West Nipissing General Hospital (WNGH) is the newest hospital training location in Northern Ontario for MD students at NOSM University—testament to its deep commitment and partnership with Northern communities in a joint endeavour to meet the need for physicians in Ontario. As part of the MD program at NOSM University, third-year students must complete a Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC). Students are assigned to live and learn in small groups in designated Northern Ontario communities from September to April. The clerkship gives learners an opportunity to enhance their clinical skills and perspectives so that they become suit...