In the Spotlight
Dr. Gautam Kumar named NOSM University’s new Program Director of Pediatrics
Dr. Gautam Kumar is the incoming Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program at NOSM University effective July 1, 2024. A consultant pediatrician who has been practicing in Sudbury for the last 14 years, Dr. Kumar is a graduate of the University of Ottawa's Pediatric Residency and MD programs. Dr. Kumar has held the position of Chief of Pediatrics at Health Sciences North since 2019. He has been an Assistant Professor at NOSM University since 2010. During this time, he has been heavily involved in the pediatric residency training program, including spending six years as a member of the competence committee. On behalf of ...
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Extension of Dr. David Marsh, Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies
Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO is pleased to announce the extension of the term for Dr. David Marsh until December 31, 2025. The extension has been established to facilitate continuity in the portfolio until the transition to the new President is completed. The extension also completes a change in title from Vice Dean Research, Innovation and International Relations to Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies. This change is required to facilitate the next steps in the process for NOSM University to achieve independent grant administration of Tri-Council funding and completes the realignment of senio...
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Dr. Elaine Blacklock reflects on her planetary health work, offers practical steps to aspiring climate leaders
In 2015, Dr. Elaine Blacklock wanted to get involved in climate action but wasn’t sure how she could make a difference. Times have changed for the Sudbury pediatrician and NOSM University Assistant Professor, who is now NOSM University’s planetary health lead, the Chair of the Action on Climate Change Committee, and a columnist with the Sudbury Star. “I think about climate change as a parent, and I think about it as a pediatrician,” Dr. Blacklock says. “My patients are young. We, as a society, think it’s right and good to invest money, time, and effort in their health care, yet we send them into a world that’s increa...
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