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Medical School to Host Community Education Session: “Care for the Caregiver – Alzheimer’s”
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting a Community Education Session that has been designed to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss caring for those with Alzheimer’s, learn how to access resources in their community, and learn about strategies to improve quality of life for the caregiver. Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST Location: NOSM East Campus NOSM West Campus Laurentian University, Sudbury Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ...
Read MoreTwo New Members Appointed to NOSM Board of Directors
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its Annual Members and Board of Directors meetings on Wednesday. These meetings were video-linked between the School’s West Campus at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and its East Campus at Laurentian University in Sudbury, with other Directors participating via teleconference. At the Annual Members Meeting, which involves one representative each of Laurentian University and Lakehead University, the audited financial statements for the year ending April 30, 2008 were approved, and members of the Board of Directors for 2008 – 2009 were appointed. Drs. James Taylor and Claire Per...
Read MoreNOSM Welcomes Fourth Intake of Medical Students
School Reaches Full Complement of Medical Students for First Time Today officially marks the first day of school for 58 new medical students at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), following a whirlwind orientation week of exposure to the diversity and vitality of Northern Ontario. During their unique orientation, the School’s fourth intake of medical students traveled across Northern Ontario, participated in working sessions, met physicians and community leaders, and became acquainted with their new life as a medical student. Following introductory sessions at the students’ respective home campuses at Lakehead Unive...
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