In the Spotlight
Celebrating the unique contributions of NOSM’s Francophone physician faculty
Francophone faculty at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) come from diverse French-speaking backgrounds and they take great pride in practising medicine in French. With March being Francophonie Month, hear the voices of a few Francophone faculty as they reflect on their unique experiences treating the growing community of Francophone newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and Franco-Ontarian seniors and children in Northern Ontario. Dr. Amel Abdallah Dr. Amel Abdallah is a NOSM Assistant Professor and a family physician at Fort William Family Health Team in Thunder Bay who speaks French, Arabic, and English. She atten...
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Perseverance and Compassion From Uganda to Eabametoong First Nation
When Dr. Jacinta Oyella was 10 years old, Uganda was experiencing deadly political unrest caused by a group who committed crimes against humanity. She recalls it as a time that inspired her to find meaning in the suffering around her and to see the good in the hearts of those with the perseverance to care for those in despair. Dr. Jacinta Oyella believes that there are no coincidences in life. Following a harrowing childhood in civil war-torn Uganda, Jacinta immigrated to Canada and eventually joined the Remote First Nations Family Medicine Residency Stream at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). “The program...
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NOSM supporters honoured with Anishinabek Nation Lifetime Achievement Awards
Two friends of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) were recently honoured with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards at an awards ceremony hosted by the Anishinabek Nation. The awards honour those “who made their communities stronger and who have enriched the lives of many.” Mary Jo Wabano of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory received the Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award for Health. She is the former Health Services Director in Wiikwemkoong. Mary Jo is well known for her academic, research and community work. She has dedicated her career to innovative health projects and remains deeply committed to working with you...
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