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Dr. Rony Atoui named NOSM University’s new Program Director of Surgical Foundations
NOSM University announces Dr. Rony Atoui as the incoming Program Director of the Surgical Foundations residency program, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Rony Atoui is a cardiac surgeon practising at Health Sciences North (HSN) since 2011 and an Associate Professor at NOSM University. He is a member of many international societies, including American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), American Heart Association (AHA), European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS). In addition to a busy clinical practice, Dr. Atoui is heavily involved in teaching and academic work...
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NOSM University recognized for commitment to Northern Ontario’s Francophone community
NOSM University is the recent recipient of the Réseau du mieux-être francophone du Nord de l'Ontario Award of Recognition honouring community partners for their contributions and efforts to improve access to, and equity of, French-language services. “This is an honour for which we are very grateful, and it’s one that tells me that NOSM University is on the right track” says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, and Dean of NOSM University who accepted the award on behalf of the University. “NOSM University has prioritized social accountability and health justice in everything we do. Simply, this means that the univer...
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$1 million CIHR grant supports University-City Partnerships
A $1 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) aims to improve local health outcomes for residents of Thunder Bay and Ottawa through partnership between academic researchers, universities, and municipalities. NOSM University, City of Thunder Bay, and Lakehead University are collaborating with the University of Ottawa and the City of Ottawa, to address locally identified health and safety priorities. Recognized globally, the CityStudio framework of city-campus collaboration encourages post-secondary students to be agents of change for social accountability in their communities. “CityStudio is internation...
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