NOSM University Board of Governors Officially Welcomes Dr. Michael Green, New and Returning Board Members—and Looks to Strategic Planning
At its meeting on November 19, 2024, the NOSM University Board of Governors officially welcomed Dr. Michael Green to the role of President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, CEO, and Board member, effective November 1, 2024. “On behalf of the Board of Governors, I am honoured to officially welcome Dr. Michael Green to NOSM University as our new President," says Sue LeBeau, Chair of the NOSM University Board of Governors. " Dr. Green’s expertise, vision, and commitment to advancing medical education and research will be invaluable as we work together to evolve our governance, strategy and social accountability. This is an exciting time ...
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My name is Dr. Michael Green, but most people call me Mike. It is my great honour to be back in the North, this time as President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University. As you may already know, Northern Ontario holds a special place in my heart. I spent eight wonderful years as a family doctor in Moose Factory and Kashechewan, and I have seen firsthand how important NOSM University is to improving access to health care. There is no question in my mind that I am standing on the shoulders of giants. Over the last two decades, Dr. Sarita Verma and Founding Dean Emeritus Dr. Roger Strasser did monumental work building NOS...
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For fourth-year NOSM University student Alexandra Klem, her appointment as Medical Student Liaison for the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) is an opportunity for her to empower fellow medical students in their pursuit of pediatrics. Alexandra has been a member of the CPS since 2022 and her experience with the Society propelled her to apply for this position. In her role, she is organizing a national student-to-resident mentorship program, developing podcasts, and hosting mock CaRMS interview sessions to support students exploring and applying to pediatrics. Before attending NOSM University, Alexandra studied Life Physics at the Univer...
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