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NOSM’s Indigenous Reference Group Elects New Co-Chairs
The Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a face-to-face meeting in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A highlight of the one-day meeting was the election of the group’s two new Co-Chairs, Drs. Chuck Branch and Shannon Wesley. The two NOSM faculty members are husband and wife, and physicians practising at Aurora Family Health Clinic in Thunder Bay. The IRG also welcomed new member Mr. Gary Martin, a representative from the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres. Members began the meeting with an opening prayer from Elder Cameron Burgess, followed by drumming and s...
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NOSM Holds Board Retreat in Thunder Bay
Board Members Passionate about NOSM’s Social Accountability Mandate to Improve the Health of People in Northern Ontario The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its annual Board of Directors retreat in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 11 and May 12, 2017. During the two-day meeting, enlivened Board members participated in several presentations and interactive sessions led by NOSM’s executive team on the topics of innovative health professional education and research which contribute to improving the health of the people and communities of Northern Ontario. Community engagement and social accountability were front and ...
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NOSM to Host an MD Program Information Session
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will be hosting an information session for individuals interested in applying to the MD Program. These sessions are held annually, in conjunction with the opening of the new admission cycle. Learn about the admission requirements and application process at the following information sessions: NOSM at Lakehead University Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Time: 6:30 p.m. EST Location: Northern Ontario School of Medicine Lakehead University Medical School Building, Room 1011 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario NOSM at Laurentia...
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