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NOSM Adopts “Indigenous Peoples” Terminology
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and the School’s Indigenous Reference Group (formerly known as Aboriginal Reference Group) together announce NOSM’s adoption of the terminology “Indigenous Peoples” in place of “Aboriginal Peoples.” This change in terminology, recommended by NOSM’s Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) was motivated by the Canadian Government’s recognition of the United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People, included within the “Calls to Action” made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). The term “Indigenous,” used by the United Nations, is meant ...
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NOSM’s Indigenous Reference Group Members Discuss Progress
Group Learns about Ojibwe Classes Offered to MD Students, Increase in Indigenous Faculty Base, and Upcoming Indigenous Research Gathering The Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a video-conference meeting between Thunder Bay and Sudbury on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Members began their one-day meeting with an opening prayer from Métis Elder Cameron Burgess, followed by a welcome and update on the School from Dr. Owen Prowse, NOSM’s Assistant Dean of Admissions and Acting Associate Dean of Community Engagement. A highlight of the IRG meeting was a presentation from NOSM medical s...
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NOSM’s Achievements and Upcoming Events Discussed at Board of Directors Meeting
Using a combination of video- and tele-conference connectivity across Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. At the meeting, Board members heard from Kathleen Beatty, NOSM’s Director of Equity and Quality and Ted Bridge, NOSM’s Director of Human Resources about the progress made regarding the School’s strategy to enhance a safe and respectful NOSM community. In addition, the Board received reports from several Board committees, as well as from the School’s Academic Council, Indigenous Reference Group, and Francophone Refere...
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NOSM Indigenous Reference Group Holds Face-to-Face Meeting in Sudbury
The Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)—formerly known as the Aboriginal Reference Group—of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a face-to-face meeting in Sudbury on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Members began their one-day meeting with an opening prayer from Elder Peter Jones, followed by a welcome and update on the School from Dr. David Marsh, NOSM Deputy Dean and Associate Dean of Community Engagement. Throughout the day, members of NOSM’s Indigenous Reference Group received presentations related to the School’s socially accountable admissions processes, intercultural effectiveness training in the MD program,...
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Northern Constellations 2017
Welcome to Northern Constellations 2017, NOSM’s annual faculty development conference! Our diverse program is the result of the contributions from our many NOSM faculty and staff presenters, members of our planning committees, and our CEPD/FA administrative team. During plenary sessions, you will explore key concepts relevant to health professional education: Improving our clinical and educational activities through a culture of quality; Providing leadership as we move towards integrating health care with education, research, and scholarly pursuits; along with Professional development of the empathetic self within the context of med...
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NOSM’s Annual Health Sciences Summer Camp
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) maintains a commitment to providing information to rural, remote, Aboriginal, and Francophone youth about health careers. This year NOSM will host its annual Health Sciences Summer Camp from July 4 – 8, 2016 at Laurentian University in Sudbury and from July 11 – 15, 2016 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. These weeklong programs provide students with an opportunity to explore health-care careers, obtain hands-on experience, and find a mentor. Camp activities include: casting and x-rays; CSI; physiology and anatomy; Aboriginal culture, health and tradition; Francophone culture...
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Have a Heart-to-Heart with your Medical School!
During the month of February, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) invites all community members to have a heart-to-heart with the medical school made in the North, for the North. As part of NOSM's tenth anniversary, the medical school is opening its doors and inviting the public to come and learn about your medical school. There will be refreshments, and it is free to everyone! At the "I <3 NOSM" Open House, guests will be able to: Try out medical equipment, such as laparoscopic scopes. Engage in activities about medical simulation and clinical skills, just like a medical student. Learn about how ...
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Bell Let’s Talk Supports Creation of Wellness Peer Networks for NOSM’s Residents
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to receive a $30,000 grant from the Bell Let’s TalkCommunity Fund. The grant was presented to Dr. Catherine Cervin, NOSM Associate Dean, Postgraduate Education and Dr. David Marsh, NOSM Acting Dean and Associate Dean, Community Engagement during the Sudbury Wolves game against the Soo Greyhounds at the Sudbury Community Arena on January 18. The funds will support an initiative to educate and promote wellness and resilience for the School’s residents (physicians in their post-MD training years—see backgrounder below). With the funds from Bell Let’s Talk, NOSM is creati...
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