In the Spotlight

Finding and creating joy through exceptional patient care

Dr. Robert Ohle had no intention of moving to Canada after medical school. Plans changed for the Dublin-born physician when he met his future wife, who he describes as exceptional, Dr. Sarah McIsaac. He followed his heart––and Dr. McIsaac’s residency placement––to Canada and ultimately Sudbury, Ontario where he chose to build a life, family, and medical career. At a recent Campfire Chat, medical students and residents had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ohle, Assistant Professor at NOSM University, Director of Emergency Medicine Research & VP of Academics and Research Impact at Health Sciences North (HSN) and Health Scie...

You’re Invited: 2023 NOSM University Achievement Celebration

This year, we launch our inaugural NOSM University Achievement Celebration, an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students, faculty and alumni. Hosted at our Northern Constellations conference on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Thunder Bay, we will be recognizing everyone who has achieved something remarkable this year, and handing out awards in select categories from Learner Affairs, Faculty Affairs and Alumni Relations. We do incredible things at—and after—NOSM University. Let’s celebrate our successes! Purchase your tickets for dinner and the celebration of the year here!...

Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert recently awarded the Emerging-Generation Award

Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert, NOSM University alumna Class of 2019, was recently awarded the Emerging-Generation Award by the American Society of Clinician Investigators (ASCI). The Emerging Generation Awards recognize post-MD, pre-faculty appointment physician-scientists who are meaningfully engaged in immersive research and provide a two-year longitudinal experience for twenty early-career awardees. Dr. Vlasschaert is the only Canadian recipient of this very competitive award. Dr. Vlasschaert is a trainee in the Clinician-Investigator Program with the ASCI and is concurrently undertaking an internal medicine residency and a PhD in Translat...