President’s Lecture Series – When Google Enters the Room: Navigating Evidence and Misinformation Together

The NOSM University Student Council (NOSMUSC) invites you to join us for When Google Enters the Room: Navigating Evidence and Misinformation Together.

The session will explore the challenges of working with patients in an era of widespread misinformation, including how to address false information, incorporate evidence into clinical conversations, and share guidance in practical, everyday ways.

February 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Virtual: YouTube Live (@NOSMtv)
Free to attend.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. G. Michael (Mike) Allan is the chief executive officer of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. A family physician for more than 20 years, Dr. Allan is widely recognized for his leadership in evidence-informed medicine. He is a co-creator of PEER (Patients, Experience, Evidence, Research), the Simplified Guideline program, Tools for Practice, and the Best Science Medicine podcast, all of which support clinicians in applying high-quality evidence in everyday practice.

Dr. Tina Korownyk is a professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta and serves as director of PEER. In 2023, she received the Reg L. Perkin Award as one of Canada’s Top Family Physicians. Dr. Korownyk is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed research articles, with a strong focus on practical, clinically relevant questions in primary care.

Panellists:

Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova is a consulting pediatrician based in Sault Ste. Marie. He serves as chief of pediatrics and director of women’s and children’s health at Sault Area Hospital and is an associate professor at NOSM University. His work spans clinical care, health-system leadership, and medical education, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and families in Northern Ontario.

Dr. Becky Neckoway is a family physician who provides care to remote First Nations communities and is based in Thunder Bay. Her practice is grounded in a strong commitment to culturally safe, community-informed care, with an emphasis on building trust and improving access to health services in northern and remote settings.

Dr. Stacy Desilets is a rural generalist family physician practising in Temiskaming Shores. She is an associate professor at NOSM University and serves as the program evaluation and quality improvement lead for the Family Medicine Program. Dr. Desilets is also an active community contributor, supporting initiatives that strengthen rural health care and medical education.