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President’s Lecture Series

The President’s Lecture Series is an annual student-led event sponsored by the Office of the President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO. The Lecture Series is planned, organized, and administered by a committee of student volunteers. This is a space where the University’s highest values – open discussion and diverse representation of thought – come to life. We hope you’ll join us!

Upcoming Event

The next event will be hosted in early 2027.

 

Past Events

2026 – When Google Enters the Room, Navigating Evidence and Misinformation Together

  • Moderator: Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, NOSM University
  • Guest Speakers: Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Tina Korownyk, Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, Dr. Rebekah Neckoway and Dr. Stacy Desilets

Watch it on YouTube at NOSMtv | 2026 Event Poster

2025 – Health Equity: Improving Care for Indigenous Children

  • Moderator: Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, NOSM University
  • Guest Speakers: Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Dr. Erin Peltier, Jyles Copenace and Katie Root

Watch it on YouTube at NOSMtv | 2025 Event Poster

2024 – Reviving the Heart of Health Care: The Joy of Practising Family Medicine

  • Moderator: Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, NOSM University
  • Guest Speakers: Dr. Michael Green, Dr. Mekalai Kumanan, Dr. Sarah Newbery, Dr. Adam Moir, and Dr. Dave McLinden

Watch it on YouTube at NOSMtv | 2024 Event Poster

2023 – Choosing Wisely: Demystifying the Residency Match

  • Moderator: Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, NOSM University
  • Guest Speakers: John Gallinger, Dr. Pierre Plamondon, Dr. Kaylynn Purdy, Dr. Victoria Turnbull and Dr. Shyanne Fournier

Watch it on YouTube @NOSMtv

2022 – Environmental Accountability and Sustainability in Medicine and Medical Education

  • Moderator: Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice Chancellor, Dean and CEO, NOSM University
  • Guest Speakers: Dr. Courtney Howard, Dr. Melissa Lem, Dr. Joe Vipond and Dr. Joseph LeBlanc
  • Student Leaders: Rachel Peet, Ashlyn Kopanski, Rylee Mose, Jenna Simpson, Nusha Ramsoondar, Avery Newman-Simmons, Katie Zugic and Ericha Hendel

Watch it on YouTube @NOSMtv | 2022 Event Poster

2021 – Racism in Medicine

  • Moderator: Dr. Sarita Verma, Dean, President and CEO, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
  • Guest Speakers: Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Dr. Doris Mitchell, Dr. Gigi Osler, Dr. Amy Tan and Dr. Kona Williams

2020 – Fighting Stigma and Finding Support (Sudbury) and Health Policy and Law (Thunder Bay)

  • Moderator: Dr. Sarita Verma, Dean, President and CEO, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
  • Guest Speakers: Amy Willans (Sudbury) and Dr. Timothy Caulfield (Thunder Bay)

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