20 Years of NOSM University
Celebrating Our Legacy, Welcoming Our Future Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, Today, we celebrate a significant milestone; the 20th anniversary of NOSM University opening its doors for the very first time. From its beginnings in 2005 as the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, NOSM University has flouri...
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HSN and NOSM University Researchers Awarded CIHR Grant to Improve Emergency Care for Patients with Dizziness
Sudbury, ON – Patients across Northern Ontario and beyond will benefit from new research led by Health Sciences North (HSN) and NOSM University, funded through a major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Robert Ohle, an Emergency Physician, Vice-President of Academic and Research Impact at H...
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NOSM University expands residency programs to strengthen health care access in Northern Ontario
NOSM University expands residency programs to strengthen health care access in Northern Ontario As NOSM University celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, it is marking a major milestone in its evolution as Canada’s only independent medical university. Four new residency programs are being announced in Medical...
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How Donor Support Helps Future Physicians Thrive in the North
At NOSM University, no two learners follow the same path. Fueled by their dedication and passion, medical students are shaped by the guidance of preceptors, attending physicians, faculty and peers they meet along the way. Just as importantly, that journey is made possible by the generosity of donors who believe in accessibl...
> Learn about Evan’s journey to medical school.
NOSM University announces Dr. TC Tai as Division Head, Human Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions
NOSM University is pleased to announce Dr. TC Tai as the new Division Head for both the Human Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions, as of September 1, 2025. Dr. Tai has been a valued member of the NOSM University community since 2004, contributing significantly through his leadership, teaching, and research, most recentl...
> Read more about Dr. TC Tai.
Dr. Ben Quackenbush: Looking back on 20 years of NOSM University
When NOSM University opened its doors in 2005, Dr. Ben Quackenbush (MD 2009, Family Medicine 2011) was among the first students to embrace an entirely new model of medical education premiering in Northern Ontario. As a member of NOSM University’s inaugural Charter Class, he was part of a wave of learners experiencing dist...
> Dr. Quackenbush reflects on how NOSM University has shaped his career as a physician.
NOSM University respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of the University’s wider campus of Northern Ontario is on the homelands of First Nations and Métis Peoples. The university buildings are located on the territory of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay and the Anishinabek Nation, specifically Atikameksheng and Wahnapitae First Nations, in Sudbury.
NOSM University is a proud recipient of the 2019 Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award, presented by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. In 2013, NOSM University received the prestigious ASPIRE award, which recognizes international excellence in social accountability and medical education.
