NOSM University celebrates excellence in health education and leadership across Northern Ontario
Posted on May 12, 2025
In a year that marks its 20th anniversary, NOSM University proudly celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its community during the third annual NOSM University Achievement Celebration, held Friday, May 9, 2025.
This milestone year highlights NOSM University’s two decades of pioneering socially accountable medical education and advancing equitable health care access across Northern Ontario. The Achievement Celebration—held in conjunction with the Northern Constellations and Connections conferences—honoured the exceptional dedication and service of faculty, preceptors, learners, alumni, and staff in health care, research and medical education. A special tribute was paid to 21 staff and full-time faculty members celebrating 20 years of service, each of whom have played a formative role in shaping NOSM University.
The evening also marked a celebration of academic excellence with the announcement of faculty promotions to the ranks of associate professor, full professor, and professor emerita. Six recipients were presented with the Dr. Sarita Verma Awards for Distinguished Leadership, recognizing their meaningful impact on health systems and education across the region.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of the award recipients,” says Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO. “I am deeply honoured to celebrate the remarkable individuals across the NOSM University community whose efforts continue to strengthen health care, medical education and research in Northern Ontario. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence reflect the very heart of NOSM University’s core values.”
For the full list of award recipients, faculty who were promoted, and those celebrating 20 years of service, please visit https://celebrate.nosm.ca/2025-awards/.
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NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university and one of the greatest education and physician workforce strategy success stories of Northern Ontario. More than just a medical university, it was purpose-built to address the health needs of the region. While advocating for equitable access to care, the university contributes to the economic development of Northern Ontario. NOSM University relies on the commitment and expertise of the people of Northern Ontario to educate health-care professionals to practise in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy, NOSM University is an award-winning, socially accountable organization renowned for its innovative model of distributed, community-engaged education and research.
For further information, please contact news@nosm.ca.
