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Extension of Dr. David Marsh, Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies

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Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO is pleased to announce the extension of the term for Dr. David Marsh until December 31, 2025. The extension has been established to facilitate continuity in the portfolio until the transition to the new President is completed.  The extension also completes a change in title from Vice Dean Research, Innovation and International Relations to Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies.

This change is required to facilitate the next steps in the process for NOSM University to achieve independent grant administration of Tri-Council funding and completes the realignment of senior leadership positions to appropriately reflect the status of NOSM University as an independent educational institution.

Along with Dr. Céline Larivière, Provost and Vice President Academic, Dr. Owen Prowse, Vice President Clinical Partnerships and Hospital Relations and Ray Hunt, Vice President Administration and Chief Operating Officer, this completes the process of renaming the senior leaders reporting to the President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO. Dr. Marsh’s duties and responsibilities remain unchanged following the title change.

Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni

Kira Wilson

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Kira completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba in Human Nutritional Sciences in 2008. During undergrad, Kira was hired with the NOSM Summer Studentship program at Thunder Bay District Health Unit and again at St. Joseph’s Care Group. In 2008/09, she completed the NODIP at the Thunder Bay site. Kira was the recipient of the Canadian Foundation of Dietetic Research National Morgan Medal for her practice-based research project on the Recruitment and Retention of Dietitians in Northern Ontario. Following graduation, Kira worked at the Atikokan Family Health Team for four years and has since been working at Diabetes Health in Thunder Bay. It was through NODIP that Kira gained an interest in diabetes education, during placements in Thunder Bay and Dryden.

Kira’s drive for continuous learning is evident in many ways; not only is she Faculty with NOSM University and a regular preceptor for NODIP, but she is currently completing her Masters of Health Studies with Athabasca University, with a focus on teaching and research. One of Kira’s most recent ambitions included introducing the Rx Food tool at Diabetes Health. She took the initiative to trial Rx Food with a small group of clients and is hopeful the tool will be a useful resource to relieve the stress of carbohydrate counting. Kira is continuously seeking new learning opportunities and is excited about new diabetes technologies allowing more food flexibility for those living with Type 1 diabetes.

Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni

Erin Reyce (née Frank)

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Erin graduated from the Dietetic Practicum Program’s inaugural class (formerly NODIP) in 2008, completing her training based out of Sault Ste. Marie. Originally from Thunder Bay, she earned her B.A.Sc. in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph in 2007. Erin joined the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit immediately after completing her dietetic practical training. Her portfolio focuses on advocacy work related to food insecurity and monitoring food affordability, as well as supporting a wide range of community food initiatives related to sustainable food systems and food environments. In 2024, Erin completed her Master of Public Health: Nutrition and Dietetics – Advanced Standing Program at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Erin graduated from the Dietetic Practicum Program’s inaugural class (formerly NODIP) in 2008, completing her training based out of Sault Ste. Marie. Originally from Thunder Bay, she earned her B.A.Sc. in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph in 2007. Erin joined the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit immediately after completing her dietetic practical training. Her portfolio focuses on advocacy work related to food insecurity and monitoring food affordability, as well as supporting a wide range of community food initiatives related to sustainable food systems and food environments. In 2024, Erin completed her Master of Public Health: Nutrition and Dietetics – Advanced Standing Program at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.