Elective Opportunities

Welcome to NOSM University’s Urology Program, where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together to provide a unique and enriching elective experience.

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This elective takes place at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, offering learners the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of urological conditions. During the placement, learners will participate in clinics, ambulatory care, minor procedures, and major surgeries, providing valuable exposure to the operating room environment. Each placement is tailored to align with the learner’s specific interests, ensuring a personalized experience in urology. By the end of the placement learners will develop an understanding of the workup and management of various urological conditions. They will also have the opportunity to observe a range of surgical techniques commonly used in urology, gaining insights into these procedures and enhancing their overall clinical knowledge.

Why Choose NOSM Urology for Your Elective?

The comprehensive learning opportunities our program offers allows for exposure to a wide variety of urological cases. You’ll gain hands-on experience that will enhance your clinical skills and deepen your knowledge.
Personalized mentorship means you will work alongside dedicated faculty who are committed to teaching and mentorship. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate directly with experienced urologists who are passionate about training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Our diverse patient population in Northern Ontario provides a unique opportunity to care for patients from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including Indigenous communities. This exposure equips you with the skills to practice culturally competent and patient-centered care.
The NOSM U Urology program emphasizes research and innovation, giving elective students opportunities to participate in ongoing projects or explore areas of interest in urological research.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll work closely with residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork in a supportive environment.

What You Can Expect

Whether you’re interested in surgery, clinical practice, or research, we work to align your elective with your goals, you can expect tailored elective experiences and networking opportunities to build connections with faculty and residents who are invested in your success.
At NOSM Urology, we aim to inspire, challenge, and prepare you for a successful career. Whether you’re looking to explore a career in urology or build on existing skills, our program offers an elective experience that is educational, supportive, and rewarding.

Northern Ontario Resident Streamlined Training and Reimbursement (Nor-Star) program

Funding is provided by Ontario Health for three groups of postgraduate learners:

Residents from any Canadian medical school who are undertaking an elective.
Residents and faculty from any Canadian medical school who are working with a locum.
Residents in their last months of training who work as a locum on a restricted license under Northern Specialist Locum Programs.