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NOSM University and research institute partners awarded prestigious CIHR Project Grant
Health equity is central to the mission of NOSM University and its partners. Through community-engaged, evidence-informed research, faculty and collaborators are addressing real-world challenges that affect the accessibility, quality, and fairness of health care—particularly in rural, remote, and Northern communities. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a research group affiliated with NOSM University a Project Grant totaling $803,251, reflecting the strength of collaboration and the impact of research rooted in local realities. Dr. Erin Cameron, Professor and Director of the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre of...
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RBC Foundation donates $250,000 to NOSM University to strengthen rural and Northern Ontario physician training
A transformative $250,000 gift from the RBC Foundation is helping to shape the future of health care in Northern Ontario. Over the next three years, this donation will support an innovative NOSM University program designed to train and retain physicians in rural, remote, Indigenous and Francophone communities. By equipping future rural family doctors with the diverse, adaptable skills needed to thrive in community-based practice, this initiative will strengthen access to compassionate, high-quality care for people across the North. The funding will support initiatives led by Dr. Sarah Newbery, Associate Dean of Physician Workforce Str...
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NOSM University leader wins national award for contributions to Francophone health
A pillar of Francophone health education advocacy in the North, Danielle Barbeau-Rodrigue was recently honoured with the national Une étoile montante (Rising Star) award from the Sociéte Santé en français. The award recognizes a person whose actions exhibit promising leadership in their field and demonstrate exceptional commitment to the development of Francophone health. Barbeau-Rodrigue accepted the award at the Sociéte Santé en français’s AGM on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Director of the Francophone Affairs Unit at NOSM University since 2005, Barbeau-Rodrigue has changed the face of Francophone health education in N...
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NOSM University welcomes four new Section Chairs
At NOSM University, Section Chairs provide academic leadership that is essential to the success of our medical education and scholarly mission across Northern Ontario. They foster excellence in teaching and research by supporting faculty, strengthening clinical and academic programs, and ensuring that learners benefit from high-quality training in their disciplines. This year, NOSM University welcomes four new Section Chairs whose leadership, expertise, and commitment will further advance our collective efforts to support faculty and deliver on NOSM University’s academic and scholarly mandates. Dr. Ehsan Mohammadi – Section Chair, ...
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NOSM University announces incoming Board Chair effective January 2026
NOSM University announces the appointment of Mr. John Stenger as the next Chair of its Board of Governors, effective January 1, 2026, for a one-year renewable term. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and administration, Stenger brings a strong record of fiscal stewardship, practical problem-solving skills, and sound decision-making to his new role. He serves as Treasurer of NOSM University’s Board of Governors and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee. In addition to his volunteer leadership at NOSM University, Stenger is employed with the Municipality of Huron Shores, where he previously held the po...
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Burnbrae Farms Foundation Supports NOSM University Dietetic Students with Five-Year Tuition Commitment
NOSM University recently received a generous gift from the Burnbrae Farms Foundation that will directly support the next generation of Registered Dietitians in Northern Ontario. The Foundation will invest $40,000 over the next five years, to cover the tuition of $4,000 annually for two NOSM University dietetic students. This support will make a significant and lasting impact on future Registered Dietitians and access to care for Northerners across the region. Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation family-owned and operated Canadian company known for its leadership in sustainable egg farming, healthy living, and community giving. “The F...
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HSN and NOSM University Researchers Awarded CIHR Grant to Improve Emergency Care for Patients with Dizziness
Patients across Northern Ontario and beyond will benefit from new research led by Health Sciences North (HSN) and NOSM University, funded through a major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Robert Ohle, an Emergency Physician, Vice-President of Academic and Research Impact at Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), and NOSM University Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health Research, has been awarded a $757,350 CIHR Project Grant for his study: Validation of a Clinical Risk Score to Identify Emergency Department Patients with Serious Causes of Dizziness. Dr. Ohle is the principal investigator on the ...
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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...
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