Amplifying Impact: Celebrating achievement, touring Northern Ontario and shaping the future
Much has happened since my last update, and it’s been an exciting time at NOSM University. From a pan-Northern tour to the fabulous Northern Constellations and Connections conference, including the Achievement Celebration, as well as two incredible convocations, this has been a very exciting time at NOSM University. Convocation NOSM University’s 2025 convocation ceremonies were held on May 23 in Thunder Bay and May 30 in Sudbury, my first as President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO. It was a true honour to celebrate the accomplishments of our esteemed graduates, especially those who began their journey during a global pandemic ...
> Read MoreRylee Wepruk
Rylee Wepruk is a proud resident of northwestern Ontario and a 2011 graduate of the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program—now the Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP). She began her career as a dietitian with the diabetes program in Sioux Lookout, where she stayed for seven years and made many happy memories. While Sioux Lookout played a significant role in her professional journey, Rylee always intended to return to her hometown of Fort Frances. In 2018, she joined the Fort Frances Family Health Team, where she enjoyed outpatient counselling, and the variety of nutrition care. After starting a family, Rylee became increasingly awa...
> Read MoreA Life of Service: Dr. Jean Anawati Reflects on Rural Medicine and Hopes for the Future
When Dr. Jean Anawati moved to Sturgeon Falls in the 1970s, doctors were few and far between. As a new physician, he and his colleagues were jacks-of-all trades: they delivered babies, managed the emergency room, did rounds at the hospital, and provided care for their community from beginning to end of life. Being a rural physician was demanding—it required versatility and a deep sense of responsibility. Despite the lack of physicians in the area, what stood out to Dr. Anawati most was the disconnect between young people and their engagement with health professional’s education in the region. "I asked the high school guidance coun...
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