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NOSM Dean, Dr. Roger Strasser, Honoured with Prestigious Order of Australia

The Chair of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Dr. Roger Strasser, Dean of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), has been awarded one of the highest civilian honours in Australia. On January 26, 2011 – Australia Day – Dr. Strasser received notice that he has been named a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia recognizes the achievements and service of Australian citizens, with nominations submitted directly from the community. The honour bestowed on Dr. Strasser is specifically for service to medicine, through improving th...

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Generous Barrick Gold Gift a Boon to Marathon and Northern Ontario

Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) are pleased to accept substantial gifts from Barrick Gold Corporation – Hemlo Mine. The value of the Barrick Gold gift is $150,000, but with matching funds from the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS), the total value of the gift is raised to $235,000. This donation makes a significant contribution to learning and healthcare in Northern Ontario. The gift will be used to establish an endowed Barrick Gold Graduate Scholarship valued at $100,000, with $50,000 coming from Barrick Gold and $50,000 from matching funds through OTSS. This Scholarship will be awarded...

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NOSM Board Holds Face-to-Face Meeting in Sudbury

Exemplary Faculty, Preceptors and Learners Recognized at Board Dinner The Board of Directors of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a face-to-face meeting in Sudbury on December 2 and 3, 2010. On the first day of the two-day meeting, Board members participated in a tour of the Hôpital régional de Sudbury Regional Hospital (HRSRH), followed by a Board orientation session and a presentation by NOSM’s Interim Associate Dean of Continuing Health Professional Education, Sue Berry, on “Health Sciences and Interprofessional Education: Building on NOSM’s Partnerships.” Board members also welcomed special guest Dr....

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