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NOSM University’s Sudbury Campus To Remain Closed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Significant Weather Event for Sudbury has ended; however, city crews continue to clear roadways, prioritizing main arteries and routes that support emergency access. Local and residential streets are being addressed as conditions permit. Crews at Laurentian University have been working continuously but are not expected to complete snow clearing until later tomorrow. Given the ongoing transportation challenges, and continuing maintenance of NOSM U’s parking and walkway/entrance areas, the Sudbury Campus will remain closed on Wednesday, March 18th. The Thunder Bay campus will remain open and operate as usual. We will continue to ...
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NOSM University’s Sudbury Campus To Remain Closed on Tuesday March 17, 2026
Greater Sudbury remains under a Significant Weather Event. City crews are continuing to clear roads, with priority on main arteries and routes that support emergency access. Local and residential streets will be addressed as conditions allow. Furthermore, members of the community are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel. Given the transportation challenges, and the parking lot adjacent to NOSM University still requires maintenance, it is recommended that NOSM University's Sudbury campus remain closed on Tuesday, March 17th. The Thunder Bay campus will remain open. We will continue to monitor the situation throughout...
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NOSM University’s Sudbury Campus Closed on Monday March 16, 2026
The safety of our learners, staff and faculty, is our highest priority. Due to a severe winter storm affecting Sudbury this evening and into tomorrow morning, NOSM University’s campus in Sudbury will be closed on Monday March 16th. The Thunder Bay campus will remain open. Any changes to academic programming will be communicated directly to learners by the program area. For the most up to date information, please check your email, nosm.ca or follow NOSM University on social media. --...
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NOSM University Unveils Rooted in the North Strategic Plan to Expand Access to Care Across Northern Ontario
NOSM University launches Rooted in the North, its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan designed to strengthen the Northern health workforce, expand community-based education, and advance health equity across Northern Ontario. The five-year plan sets a clear course to grow training capacity, deepen regional partnerships, and enhance research that directly supports rural, remote, Indigenous, and Francophone communities. Northern Ontario faces persistent health workforce shortages, long travel distances to care, and disparities that disproportionately affect underserved communities. Rooted in the North responds with tailored actions to train, ret...
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A Lasting Legacy: Carolyn Sinclair’s memory lives on through Sinclair Family Bursary
When Carolyn Jean Sinclair joined the Board of Directors at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine—now NOSM University—in 2010, she brought with her a deep sense of responsibility to her community, a passion for education, and the unwavering belief that the health of Northern Ontario could be strengthened through collaboration, innovation, and compassion. For six years, Carolyn served as a member of NOSM University’s Board, contributing her wisdom and perspective during a period of growth and transformation. Those who worked alongside Carolyn remember her as an energetic advocate for the mission of NOSM University, reflecting...
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$5 Million Gift Establishes Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation at NOSM University
NOSM University announces a $5 million transformational gift to advance Indigenous health equity through the creation of the Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation, housed within the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. This investment reflects a commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity across Northern Ontario by supporting Indigenous leadership, knowledge systems, and community-driven approaches to research, education, and innovation. Grounded in the priorities and strengths of Indigenous Peoples, the Circle will foster Indigenous-led work that responds to Northern realities and supports the conditions th...
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NoahStrong supports pediatric residents and Northern Ontario’s pediatric conference at NOSM University
NOSM University is pleased to announce a meaningful new partnership with the NoahStrong Organization, which is making a generous donation of $7,500 to support pediatric residents in Northern Ontario. In addition, NoahStrong is investing $12,000 over three years to serve as the title sponsor of the newly renamed NoahStrong Pediatric Conference at NOSM University, an event that brings health professionals together to strengthen child health outcomes across the region. This collaboration honours and carries forward the legacy of Noah Dugas, a kind and compassionate 13-year-old from North Bay with a profound passion for hockey, whose life w...
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NOSM University appoints interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs to enhance academic leadership and clinical faculty support
Dr. Barbara Zelek is NOSM University’s Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affair, Professor, and a rural generalist family physician in Marathon, Ontario. NOSM University has named Dr. Barbara Zelek as the new Interim Associate Dean, Clinical Faculty Affairs leading the Clinical Sciences Division. Dr. Zelek graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1998 and completed her Family Medicine residency at Queen’s University. Since 2002, she has practised as a rural generalist family physician in Marathon and other Northern Ontario communities, providing care in emergency medicine, office-based practice, obstetrics, and hospital me...
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