In the Spotlight

NOSM University recognized for commitment to Northern Ontario’s Francophone community

NOSM University is the recent recipient of the Réseau du mieux-être francophone du Nord de l'Ontario Award of Recognition honouring community partners for their contributions and efforts to improve access to, and equity of, French-language services. “This is an honour for which we are very grateful, and it’s one that tells me that NOSM University is on the right track” says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, and Dean of NOSM University who accepted the award on behalf of the University. “NOSM University has prioritized social accountability and health justice in everything we do. Simply, this means that the univer...

Dr. Jacinta Oyella named incoming Site Director of NOSM University’s Family Medicine Remote First Nations Stream

NOSM University announces Dr. Jacinta Oyella as the incoming Site Director of the Family Medicine Remote First Nations Stream, effective May 1, 2022. Dr. Oyella practises as a Community Physician for Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC). She completed medical school at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and is an alumna of the Family Medicine Remote First Nation Stream. Currently, Dr. Oyella is a Clinical Lecturer and Preceptor at NOSM University and has acted as a competency coach for NOSM University residents. Dr. Oyella has received recognition for her work, including peer-reviewed articles and was recognized by The Women Delive...

NOSM University says miigwetch, merci and thanks this National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteer Week 2022—this year from April 24 to 30—we say chi miigwetch, merci beaucoup, and heartfelt thanks to the many individuals who have taken on health advocacy and volunteer efforts across Northern Ontario, including NOSM University’s standardized patients, Board Members, Indigenous Reference Group, Francophone Reference Group, Local NOSM Groups, and many more. This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week is “Volunteering is empathy in action,” which affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. According to Volunteer Canada, empathy helps people relate to others, builds awareness ...