Media Releases
NOSM Announces Two Appointments
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce two new appointments. Jonathan Barrett will serve as Director, Human Resources, and John Shea as Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Mr. Barrett, in his capacity as Human Resources Director, will assist in the support, management, and direction of the unit as it relates to administrative functions, the development of hiring practices, and the promotion and retention of skilled talent. Mr. Barrett has held senior positions with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines & Forestry and the Ontario Public Service. Mr. Barrett’s previous emplo...
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NOSM Launches French Edition of Book Charting School’s Development and Opportunities
The Making of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine: A Case Study in the History of Medical Education On March 25, 2010, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held the first of three book launches announcing the release of the much anticipated French version of The Making of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine: A Case Study in the History of Medical Education. This peer-reviewed collection provides a fascinating and detailed account of the challenges and rewards faced by those who insisted on creating a patient-centered, community-based, and culturally-sensitive learning environment for the physicians of tomorrow. ...
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NOSM and Laurentian University Co-Host Speaking Engagement by Stephen Lewis
On Thursday March 25, 2010, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Laurentian University hosted an event in which distinguished speaker, Stephen Lewis, on behalf of the Canadian coalition, the Campaign to Control Cancer (C2CC), delivered a presentation on the topic of cancer. The first of a series of addresses to audiences at six Ontario universities, Mr. Lewis launched The People vs. Cancer Speaking Tour at Laurentian University’s Fraser Auditorium in Sudbury from where he began spreading the word that everyone can participate in the fight against this widespread disease. Mr. Lewis drew heavily on his extensive inter...
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