NODIP Renamed Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP)
Effective fall 2024, the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program (NODIP) will be renamed the NOSM University Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP). This strategic name change aligns with recent Ontario legislation changes regarding paid internships. Furthermore, the change integrates the Dietetic Practicum Program into university governance and addresses the redundancy of the designation “Northern Ontario” appearing in both the university and current program title. This change was approved by the NOSM University Academic Quality Assurance Committee on April 30, 2024 and by Senate on June 13, 2024. While the name of NOSM University...
> Read MoreBeth Griffin
After graduating from the University of Guelph’s applied human nutrition program in 2020, Beth took a two-year break to work in emergency food aid for children in the GTA. This helped her to make a meaningful decision to change her career path and pursue dietetics. Beth successfully completed the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program in 2023, a decision that has proven immensely rewarding. Her favourite memories included the spring academic session, her practise-based project and all of the connections she made throughout her placements. She began her career at Health Sciences North, where she gained valuable experience in oncol...
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NOSM University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Green as incoming President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO, effective November 1, 2024. The NOSM University Board of Governors unanimously approved the appointment on June 13, 2024. Dr. Green assumes the role following the retirement of Dr. Sarita Verma. “Dr. Green is no stranger to Northern Ontario,” she said. “He is a highly skilled family physician and rural generalist who spent eight years serving the communities of Moose Factory and Kashechewan. I know that NOSM University—and the North—will continue to be in very good hands.” During his time in ...
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