Elections

In accordance with the power vested in the Board by the NOSM University Act, 2021 (the Act), proclaimed in full force on April 1, 2022 (Regulations) and the Senate By-law (December 15, 2022) 

Information about the Senate can be found here About Senate

The positions are for a 3-year term beginning July 1, except for Learner positions which are one year renewable. 

Following positions are eligible for nomination or election. 

• Human Sciences Division (3 positions) 

• Medical Sciences Division (2 position) 

• Francophone Academics (1 position) 

• Indigenous Academics (1 position) 

• Student – Health Sciences/MMS (1 position) 

The University Secretary invites those interested to send their name as well as a short 150-word statement giving their qualifications and/or the reasons for their interest. 

Please submit your interest here:  Survey for Interest – Senate 

Please confirm your interest by July 22. Positions will remain open until filled.

2025 Senate Election Results

The following faculty members were acclaimed to their seats as Faculty representatives for the terms listed:

• Donna Newhouse – Medical Sciences Division (Term 18 August 2025 to June 2028)
• Erin Cameron – Human Sciences Division (Term 18 August 2025 to June 2028)
• Alanna Campbell – Human Sciences Division (Term 18 August 2025 to June 2028)
• Lorilee McGregor – Indigenous Academic (Human Sciences Division) (Term 18 August 2025 to June 2028)
• Chidubem Okechukwu – PGME Resident (Term 18 August 2025 to June 2027)

The following faculty members were declared successful:

Clinical Sciences Division, term 3 September 2025 to 30 June 2028

• Dr Ayman Hassan
• Elrasheed Osman

Remaining Vacancies – Open until filled:

• Human Sciences Division (1 of 12 seats vacant)
• Indigenous Academics self-identified (2 of 4 seats vacant)
• Residents (PGME) (1 of 2 Seats vacant)

Background

In accordance with the power vested in the Board by the NOSM University Act, 2021 (the Act), proclaimed in full force on April 1, 2022 (Regulations) the documentation contained herein was approved by the NOSM University Senate on April 7, 2022.

The Bylaws (2022 12 15) are designed to provide a reference on Senate operations, structure, and policies at NOSM University. The Senate is responsible for oversight of the University’s academic programs in accordance with the Act and By-Laws.

• Notice and Recommendations – June 2025 Senate Meeting
• Call out June 2025 – General Call for Vacancies
• Division – Clinical Sciences Election Open / Closed – August 19 – 29, 2025.

As of May 29, the following constituencies have vacancies, and these results were in the June Senate Report as follows:

• Clinical Sciences Division (3 of 24 seats vacant)
• Medical Sciences Division (1 of 12 seats vacant)
• Human Sciences Division (4 of 12 seats vacant)
• Indigenous Academics self-identified (2 of 4 seats vacant)
• Francophone Academics self-identified (0 seats vacant)
• Residents (PGME) (2 of 2 Seats vacant as of July 1)

Health Science Learners (2 of 2 Seats vacant)

Human Sciences – 4 vacant positions remain open until filled.

Memorandum NEW Senate Elections – now closed