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GROUP 1: Medical Students and Residents Enrolled at NOSM

Medical Students and Residents currently studying at the NOSM University should note the following.

**All NOSM University Postgraduate and Undergraduate Elective Applications should be submitted no less than 8 weeks prior to the anticipated start date if NOSM U Housing is not required and 12 weeks if NOSM U Housing is required. It is important that learners apply well in advance and in accordance to the designated applicable dates and deadlines for priority placements.

How to apply

All NOSM University Undergraduate and Postgraduate elective applications are processed through PaNDa. Please see the handbook below for additional details.

Undergraduate Learner Elective Application Handbook

Application Dates/Funding – Medical Students

 

Phase 1 (Year 2) NOSM University Northern Electives Program Observational Experiences – Self-Directed Career Exploration (NEP-CE)

Application Dates & Deadlines

Career Exploration – Block 1: October 2025

Career Exploration – Block 2: February 2026

  • NEP-CE Applications Open in PaNDa: July 07, 2025 (at 12PM EST) – priority scheduling will occur for Block 1.
  • Deadline for Application Submission for Block 1 (if NOSM U Housing is required): July 28, 2025 (at 11:59PM EST)
  • Deadline for Application Submission for Block 1 (if NOSM U Housing is not required): August 25, 2025 (at 11:59PM EST)
  • Deadline for Application Submission for Block 2 (if NOSM U Housing is required): November 10, 2025 (at 11:59PM EST)
  • Deadline for Application Submission for Block 2 (if NOSM U Housing is not required): December 8, 2025 (at 11:59PM EST)

Important Note: Applications are contingent upon availability. Any application received post-deadline will not guarantee preferred placement and/or NOSM U Housing.

NEP-CE Placements of 2 weeks will be eligible for:

  • NOSM University Housing and funding for travel (one round trip), if required
  • A stipend for the preceptor

Important Note: Once the NEP-CE placement is confirmed, there are no changes or cancellations unless there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow the learner to complete it.

NEP-CE Placements less than 2 weeks:

  • Learners are not eligible to complete 1 week NEP-CE placements.

Phase 3 (Year 4) NOSM University Electives

Application Dates & Deadlines

Elective Period: April 22, 2024 to April 6, 2025

  • Elective Application Open: Oct 23, 2023 (at 12PM EST)
  • Deadline for Elective Application Submission: Nov 12, 2023 (at 11:59PM EST)

Important Note: Applications received post deadline will not guarantee preferred placement and/or NOSM U Housing.

Electives of 4 weeks or greater will include:

  • Housing and funding for travel (one round trip), if required
  • A preceptor stipend to the preceptor

Important: These electives may be subdivided as 2 and 2, but must total a minimum of 4 weeks within the same community, in order to be eligible for this funding.

Electives less than 4 weeks will include:

  • A preceptor stipend to the preceptor

Important: These electives are not eligible for Housing and funding for travel. If the elective placement is less than four consecutive weeks in the same community an applicable fee for housing may apply, if housing is available.

Application Dates/Funding – Residents

NOSM University resident elective applications must be received no later than 8-weeks prior to the start of the rotation. Electives are sourced on a first-come, first-serve basis and residents are encouraged to apply for electives as soon as possible.

Electives of 4 weeks or greater will include:

  • Housing and funding for travel (one round trip), if required
  • A preceptor stipend to the preceptor

Important: These electives may be subdivided as 2 and 2, but must total a minimum of 4 weeks within the same community, in order to be eligible for this funding.

Electives less than 4 weeks will include:

  • A preceptor stipend to the preceptor

Important: These electives are not eligible for Housing and funding for travel

Changes to an Elective

In the event a change should occur to a submitted elective application or confirmed elective, it is important to notify the Community Relations Coordinator well in advance (no less than 8 weeks prior to the anticipated start date).

Special Notes

Although some learners may contact preceptors directly to discuss placement learning objectives, learners should refrain from setting elective dates with a preceptor. Our internal administrative process assures that all learners have equitable access to the available placement opportunities in Northern Ontario.

Application

Online Application

Contact Information

Please email electives@nosm.ca and one of our Community Relations Coordinators will be happy to respond to any of your questions.