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NODIP Renamed NOSM U Dietetic Practicum Program
Effective Fall 2024, the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program (NODIP) will be renamed the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Dietetic Practicum Program (NOSM U DPP). This strategic name change aligns with recent Ontario legislation changes regarding paid internships. Furthermore, the change integrates the Dietetic Practicum Program into university governance and addresses the redundancy of the designation “Northern Ontario” appearing in both the university and current program title. This change was approved by the NOSM University Academic Quality Assurance Committee on April 30, 2024 and by Senate on June 13, 20...
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Dr. Katie Anderson named NOSM University’s new Program Director, Psychiatry
NOSM University announces Dr. Katie Anderson as the incoming Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, effective June 1, 2024. An alumna of the MD and Psychiatry Residency programs and an Assistant Professor, Dr. Anderson has a long track record with NOSM University. Currently, she provides outpatient psychiatric care in Thunder Bay and other communities served by St. Joseph’s Care Group, where she has also served as Medical Director of Community Mental Health. Her practice includes the provision of virtual psychiatric services to underserved populations across Northern Ontario. Additionally, she is a Regional Clinical Lead for...
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Dr. Gautam Kumar named NOSM University’s new Program Director of Pediatrics
Dr. Gautam Kumar is the incoming Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program at NOSM University effective July 1, 2024. A consultant pediatrician who has been practicing in Sudbury for the last 14 years, Dr. Kumar is a graduate of the University of Ottawa's Pediatric Residency and MD programs. Dr. Kumar has held the position of Chief of Pediatrics at Health Sciences North since 2019. He has been an Assistant Professor at NOSM University since 2010. During this time, he has been heavily involved in the pediatric residency training program, including spending six years as a member of the competence committee. On behalf of ...
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