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West Nipissing General Hospital becomes newest NOSM University clerkship site, welcomes two NOSM University MD students

West Nipissing General Hospital (WNGH) is the newest hospital training location in Northern Ontario for MD students at NOSM University—testament to its deep commitment and partnership with Northern communities in a joint endeavour to meet the need for physicians in Ontario. As part of the MD program at NOSM University, third-year students must complete a Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC). Students are assigned to live and learn in small groups in designated Northern Ontario communities from September to April. The clerkship gives learners an opportunity to enhance their clinical skills and perspectives so that they become suit...

Dr. Joseph LeBlanc named Vice-President, Social Accountability of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada

The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, PhD, as the organization’s new Vice-President, Social Accountability. Dr. LeBlanc is the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion and Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health at NOSM University, roles that he will continue to hold concurrently with his work at AFMC. He is a lifelong Northern Ontarian and member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. As a member of the AFMC leadership team, Dr. LeBlanc will spearhead the implementation of the organization’s strategic priorities related to social accountability and ensure that AFMC co...

NOSM University’s External Relations Team Wins Prestigious National and International Awards

NOSM University is thrilled to announce that its External Relations team has been honoured with two 2024 Gold Quill Awards from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The team received accolades in the Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication division, as well as in the Creative Design for The Future Will See You Now campaign. The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) also awarded NOSM University Silver awards for Best Integrated Communications and Best in Show categories at their National Awards of Excellence Gala on June 11, 2024. "Winning these prestigious awards is a testament to the incredible...