Media Releases

$5 Million Gift Establishes Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation at NOSM University

NOSM University announces a $5 million transformational gift to advance Indigenous health equity through the creation of the Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation, housed within the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. This investment reflects a commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity across Northern Ontario by supporting Indigenous leadership, knowledge systems, and community-driven approaches to research, education, and innovation. Grounded in the priorities and strengths of Indigenous Peoples, the Circle will foster Indigenous-led work that responds to Northern realities and supports the conditions th...

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NOSM University appoints interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs to enhance academic leadership and clinical faculty support

Dr. Barbara Zelek is NOSM University’s Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affair, Professor, and a rural generalist family physician in Marathon, Ontario. NOSM University has named Dr. Barbara Zelek as the new Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs leading the Clinical Sciences Division. Dr. Zelek graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1998 and completed her Family Medicine residency at Queen’s University. Since 2002, she has practised as a rural generalist family physician in Marathon and other Northern Ontario communities, providing care in emergency medicine, office-based practice, obstetrics, and hospital me...

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NOSM University Welcomes Two New Governors and Announces Incoming Vice-Chair

NOSM University’s Board of Governors plays a vital role in guiding the University’s mission to advance health equity, education, and research across Northern Ontario. More than a medical university, NOSM University was purpose-built to train physicians and health professionals to meet the region’s unique health needs, while strengthening equitable access to care. Two new members were recently appointed to NOSM University’s Board of Governors, bringing a wealth of experience and regional representation to its leadership. Georgina Daniels, appointed through the Lieutenant Governor in Council, officially joined the Board in Se...