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NOSM University Marks a Historic 2025 Convocation

NOSM University proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary with a convocation season filled with milestones and meaning. In ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 23 and in Sudbury on May 30, 2025, the University conferred its 1,000th MD degree, while honouring the achievements of 69 new physicians, and 1 Masters of Medical Studies graduate. Marking another historic moment, Dr. Michael Green was officially installed as the second President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO since NOSM University became Canada’s only independent medical university in 2022. Presiding over the ceremonies was Dr. Cindy Blackstock, NOSM University’s inaugural...

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NOSM University welcomes new Members to Board of Governors

Bringing fresh insight, five distinguished individuals have joined NOSM University’s Board of Governors. Brent Maranzan, Jason Tremblay, and Catherine Matheson will join effective July 1, 2025, and Diane Quintas will join in January 2026. The Board has also approved the appointment of John Beaucage for a three-year term ending December 31, 2027, following the completion of his Lieutenant Governor in Council appointment to the Board. These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of expertise in health care, law, governance, and community leadership. "We are thrilled to welcome Brent, Jason, Catherine, Diane and John to our Board of G...

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NOSM University celebrates excellence in health education and leadership across Northern Ontario

In a year that marks its 20th anniversary, NOSM University proudly celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its community during the third annual NOSM University Achievement Celebration, held Friday, May 9, 2025. This milestone year highlights NOSM University’s two decades of pioneering socially accountable medical education and advancing equitable health care access across Northern Ontario. The Achievement Celebration—held in conjunction with the Northern Constellations and Connections conferences—honoured the exceptional dedication and service of faculty, preceptors, learners, alumni, and staff in health care, research an...

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