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Meet Bobbi Derkson, a Site Administrative Coordinator Who Connects Learners to Community in Kenora

Site Administrative Coordinators (SACs) are vital to NOSM University, ensuring medical learners not only succeed during their placements, but thrive in the Northern communities where they learn. In Kenora, Bobbi Derkson is doing just that, and much more. A Kenora resident for over twenty years, Derkson is more than a site administrator. She’s a mentor, cultural guide, and community connector, with deep roots in both the community and the health-care world. “I make sure our students feel supported and welcome,” says Derkson. “My favourite part of my job is when a student rushes into my office, excited to share something new ...

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NOSM University announces Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam as Assistant Dean, Research

NOSM University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam as Assistant Dean, Research, effective October 20, 2025. An Associate Professor, Dr. Tharmalingam has made significant contributions to advancing molecular biology and mentoring learners at NOSM University. In this new role, he will lead initiatives that strengthen the University’s research environment and support innovative discoveries across Northern Ontario. “I am honoured to take on the role of Assistant Dean, Research at NOSM University,” says Dr. Tharmalingam. “Research plays a vital role in improving health outcomes in Northern Ontario...

RBC Foundation donates $250,000 to NOSM University to strengthen rural and Northern Ontario physician training

A transformative $250,000 gift from the RBC Foundation is helping to shape the future of health care in Northern Ontario. Over the next three years, this donation will support an innovative NOSM University program designed to train and retain physicians in rural, remote, Indigenous and Francophone communities. By equipping future rural family doctors with the diverse, adaptable skills needed to thrive in community-based practice, this initiative will strengthen access to compassionate, high-quality care for people across the North. The funding will support initiatives led by Dr. Sarah Newbery, Associate Dean of Physician Workforce Str...