Spotlight on Public Health
April 7- 11 is recognized as Global Public Health Week and Canadian Public Health Week. This annual week highlights the work of public health professionals and the role of public health in improving health outcomes and health equity. The theme for Global Public Health Week 2025 is “Redefining Equity: Decolonizing Public Health for a Healthier World.” Public health plays a vital role in the health and well-being of rural and Northern Ontario communities. “We look at what major changes we can make at a societal level that'll help keep people healthy and prevent illness,” said Dr. John Tuinema, Associate Medical Offi...
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NOSM University’s Master of Medical Studies (MMS) program has partnered with Brock University’s Master of Public Health program to create more learning opportunities for students. This partnership allows MMS students to take courses in Public Health at Brock University while enrolled at NOSM University. “Our partnership with Brock University will empower our learners with specialized public health knowledge and skills, enhancing their ability to address the unique health-care challenges in the North,” says Alex Moise, Assistant Dean, Graduate Studies at NOSM University. “By combining our biomedical and clin...
> Read MoreCampMed applications now open at NOSM University
Volunteers and campers are encouraged to apply early. Applications for NOSM University’s 20th annual CampMed are open. This immersive summer program provides high school students in Northern Ontario and other rural and remote communities with a unique opportunity to explore medicine and health sciences through hands-on learning and mentorship. The program aims to inspire the next generation of health-care professionals, particularly those from underserved regions. CampMed has welcomed more than 1,139 campers from 166 different communities to participate in unique learning experiences, including those related to Indigenous and Fra...
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