In the Spotlight
Dr. Madison Peterson-Kowal recently awarded IPAC inaugural Medical Resident Leadership Award
Dr. Madison Peterson-Kowal, NOSM University resident, was recently awarded the inaugural Medical Resident Leadership Award from the Indigenous Physician Association of Canada (IPAC). Dr. Peterson-Kowal’s leadership was recognized at IPAC’s Annual General Meeting earlier this summer. The award is for a medical resident who uplifts those around them through supportive relationships, who is involved with community initiatives to improve the lives of others, and who acts as a positive role model to their colleagues. Recognized for demonstrating a commitment to creating supportive relationships, engaging with her community, and bei...
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Collaboration in action: Addressing the needs of Northwestern Ontario Health Teams through a collaborative approach
An ongoing initiative led by NOSM University’s Centre for Social Accountability (CFSA) with the Northwestern Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) is working to fill a major health human resources gap. The OHT Impact Fellowship Program matches Ontario Health Teams with researchers who conduct data analysis. But when the first cohort of the program failed to match researchers with Northwestern OHTs, it became clear that a different approach was needed to meet the unique needs of our region. The solution? A teams-based approach to an existing Impact Fellowship. Proposed by the CFSA’s Drs. Erin Cameron, Academic Director, and Brianne Wood, Asso...
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Dr. Reed Morrison, NOSM alumnus, named Associate Program Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Dr. Reed Morrison is NOSM University’s new Associate Program Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (PHPM). Dr. Morrison is currently a Public Health Physician at Public Health Ontario. He is a proud graduate of NOSM's MD program and completed a residency in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Prior to entering medicine, he enjoyed a variety of roles in public health including with a local public health unit, the federal government, and the international emergencies team of the Red Cross. His education also includes a Bachelor’s in Health Promotion from Laurentian University, a Masters in Pub...
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