NOSM Hosting Kids & Concussion What You Need to Know
Sudbury Wolves Hockey Club team doctor to moderate, and players will share personal experiences with concussion The Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting Kids and Concussion: What You Need to Know, a public education event on concussion. The event is being held in celebration of Coaches’ Week and in recognition of Rowan’s Law Day. Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Sudbury Arena 240 Elgin Street Media / Conference Room (Off main lobby entrance) Rowan’s Law Day, the last Wednesday in September...
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As part of the Northern Ontario History of Health & Medicine Lecture Series, Dr. Maureen Lux will present Race, Medicine and the State: Indian Hospitals in Canada. Dr. Lux, PhD, is Professor and Chair in the History Department at Brock University. Her research interests and award-winning books focus on the history of Indigenous health and medicine in Canada. This presentation is open to the public. Date: Friday, November 23 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST Location: NOSM at Lakehead, ATAC 6022 NOSM at Laurentian, MSE 107 For more information, including how to attend via video conference, please see our event post...
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In each issue of Northern Passages, individuals share a “behind-the-scenes” look at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. This edition features two members of the School’s Scheduling Unit, who share with us how they facilitate clinical rotations for NOSM learners, and engage with community stakeholders involved in clinical rotations. Can you describe your role at NOSM, and how long you’ve been with the School? Elise Rheaume (ER): I’ve been at NOSM for 10 years and coordinating student placement for approximately seven of those years. My role as a Community Engagement Scheduling Coordinator is to facilitate clinical rotatio...
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