NOSM University medical students create impactful video about cannabis use by teens
Student-led video captures the attention of the Canadian Paediatric Society Northern Ontario has the highest rates of cannabis dependence in high-school students across the province, according to the study Drug use among Ontario Students, published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2020. When a group of fourth-year medical students at NOSM University learned these statistics, they felt compelled to educate preteens and teenagers ages 12-18 as part of their unique advocacy curriculum. “Our goal with this project was to create a captivating, information-packed video to educate youth about cannabis and share ...
> Read MoreDr. Melanie Squarzolo named Program Director of the Postgraduate Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Program
NOSM University announces Dr. Melanie Squarzolo as the incoming Program Director of the Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine (FM/EM) residency program, effective May 1, 2022. Dr. Squarzolo practises in the emergency department at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. She completed medical school at the University of Toronto and Family Medicine residency in the University of Ottawa’s Northern stream. Dr. Squarzolo is NOSM Alumna—a member of the first graduating class of NOSM’s FM/EM program. The Emergency Medicine program is a one-year enhanced skills program, entered after completion of a two-year Family Medicine residency. On comp...
> Read MoreNOSM University holds first Board of Governors meeting
Transition board affirms mission, vision and values NOSM University held a transition board of governors meeting on April 5, 2022—its first since becoming an independent university. The NOSM University Transition Board of Governors was confirmed, comprised of 16 members who reflect the geographic and demographic diversity of Northern Ontario, including Indigenous, Francophone, and rural and remote communities. Mrs. Joy Warkentin is confirmed as Chair of the transition Board of Governors and Mr. Mark Hurst as Vice-Chair. The transition board is in place until April 1, 2023. Mrs. Warkentin is passionate about leadership and servic...
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