Homepage News
NOSM University expands residency programs to strengthen health care access in Northern Ontario
NOSM University expands residency programs to strengthen health care access in Northern Ontario As NOSM University celebrates its 20th anniversary this week, it is marking a major milestone in its evolution as Canada’s only independent medical university. Four new residency programs are being announced in Medical Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine Enhanced Skills in Palliative Care, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, furthering the University’s commitment to grow medical education capacity and improve access to quality health care in Northern Ontario. The new programs are a central part of NOSM University’s stra...
Read More
NOSM University Medical Student Receives Prestigious Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Matthew Redmond, a medical student at NOSM University, has been awarded the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for 2025. The award recognizes a second-year student from each medical school across Canada who has demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to collaborative and innovative approaches in health care. “I am very grateful to have received this year’s Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award and to be able to represent NOSM University in this way,” says Redmond. “There have been so many mentors along the way who have shaped my journey—from sport to the operating room, and everywhere in between...
Read more about the CMHF Award recipient.
New Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs appointed as NOSM University enhances academic leadership and faculty support
NOSM University has named Dr. David MacLean as the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, leading the Human and Medical Sciences Divisions. Dr. MacLean has been a dedicated member of the NOSM University community since 2004, bringing a wealth of experience across faculty, leadership, and governance roles. As a full-time faculty member and researcher, Dr. MacLean has made significant contributions to the University’s MD, residency and Master of Medical Studies programs supporting curriculum development, program innovation, and academic excellence across all phases of learning. Having served as NOSM University’s inaugural Speaker of ...
Read more about the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs.