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Leo Duncan
If you love the outdoors, northern Ontario is the place to be. While on a NOSM University placement in Thunder Bay, I fat-biked the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park trails, cross-country skied, hiked and explored to my heart's content. While I was there in the winter, I could see how many summer recreation opportunities there would be too. The wide-open spaces and closeness to nature were major draws for me, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot was closed during this time, but normally there would be plenty of restaurants, breweries and other indoor attractions. Hear from Leo himself! Leo Duncan (McMaster OT) - NOSM U Rehab...
Hear from Leo why "Northern Ontario is the place to be!"Alainna Crawford
I absolutely loved my time in Sioux Lookout! I had so many amazing experiences both during and outside of placement! I was able to learn about and engage in the role of an occupational therapist within two unique settings. I worked with clients at the local hospital in the Rehabilitation Department, and was also able to travel to some Northern First Nations communities as part of a Mobile Primary Care Team. Not only did I have incredible learning opportunities, but my preceptors ensured that I fully experienced Northwestern Ontario and the Sioux Lookout area (including dog sledding)! I will always remember the unique and valuable experie...
Read more.NOSM alumnus helps to end Atikokan’s doctor shortage
A few years ago, Atikokan was a town in crisis having only one full-time and one half time family physician for a population of approximately 2,800. The community relied heavily on a rotation of locums to meet its health-care needs. Today, the town has a stable physician workforce that is able to provide patient-centered care, continuity of care and, importantly, a supportive network for physicians. Dr. Shawn Minor is a graduate of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) MD Class of 2016 and completed his residency at University of British Columbia in 2018. Originally from Thunder Bay, Dr. Minor and his wife, with their young c...
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