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Canadian-Wide Collaborative Leadership Project Receives $2.7M from Ontario Government
A national collaborative leadership education partnership between the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM),Université Laval and Queen's University,has received $2.7 million over three years from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). In addition to the substantial support from the five University partners and in-kind contributions of UBC andUniversité Laval, this grant has facilitated international recognition of innovation in health leadership program development across Canada and internationally. The Canadian Interprofessional Health Leadership Colla...
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NOSM Faculty and Learners Receive PAIRO Awards of Excellence
On Friday, May 10, 2013, NOSM faculty and learners were presented with awards of excellence from the Professional Association of Internes and Residents of Ontario (PAIRO). Awards from the Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Medical Student Citizenship, and Resident Teacher of the Year categories were presented to NOSM teachers, residents and medical learners to recognize the essential role that high-quality clinical teachers play in training new physicians. PAIRO's Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Michael Kirlew, NOSM Assistant Professor in Family Medicine and rural physician in Sioux Lookout. Residents from acr...
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NOSM Holds Face-to-Face Board Meeting in Fort Frances
Members Tour La Verendrye Hospital and Health Centre, Participate in Learning Sessions, and Interact with Community Members The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its annual Board of Directors spring face-to-face meeting in Fort Frances, Ontario from May 9 to May 10, 2013. On the first morning together, NOSM Board members enjoyed a tour of the La Verendrye Hospital and Health Centre, where every year NOSM learners undertake training as part of the School's distinctive distributed, community-engaged learning and research model. Coordinated by Physician Recruiter Todd Hamilton, members were able to see and learn about...
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