Dr. Jacinta Oyella named incoming Site Director of NOSM University’s Family Medicine Remote First Nations Stream

NOSM University announces Dr. Jacinta Oyella as the incoming Site Director of the Family Medicine Remote First Nations Stream, effective May 1, 2022.

Dr. Oyella practises as a Community Physician for Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC). She completed medical school at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and is an alumna of the Family Medicine Remote First Nation Stream. Currently, Dr. Oyella is a Clinical Lecturer and Preceptor at NOSM University and has acted as a competency coach for NOSM University residents.

Dr. Oyella has received recognition for her work, including peer-reviewed articles and was recognized by The Women Deliver International Scholarship—a leading global advocate for girls and women’s health, rights and wellbeing. She advocated for girls and women with HIV/AIDS and coordinated the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Program. She was also awarded an HIV/AIDS research grant by the U.S. National Institute of Health’s Fogarty International Center to conduct a cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence and factors associated with a deadly fungal infection, cryptococcosis; predominantly seen in HIV/AIDS patients with severe immunosuppression.

On behalf of the NOSM University community, we extend our admiration and immense thanks to Dr. Claudette Chase, outgoing Site Director, who will continue to support the Remote First Nations Stream and Dr. Oyella’s transition into the role until May 31, 2022. Dr. Chase’s commitment to residents, her dedication to the program, and her incredible contributions and advocacy are greatly admired and sincerely appreciated.