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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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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...
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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 ...
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NOSM University Marks a Historic 2025 Convocation
NOSM University proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary with a convocation season filled with milestones and meaning. In ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 23 and in Sudbury on May 30, 2025, the University conferred its 1,000th MD degree, while honouring the achievements of 69 new physicians, and 1 Masters of Medical Studies graduate. Marking another historic moment, Dr. Michael Green was officially installed as the second President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO since NOSM University became Canada’s only independent medical university in 2022. Presiding over the ceremonies was Dr. Cindy Blackstock, NOSM University’s inaugural...
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NOSM University welcomes new Members to Board of Governors
Bringing fresh insight, five distinguished individuals have joined NOSM University’s Board of Governors. Brent Maranzan, Jason Tremblay, and Catherine Matheson will join effective July 1, 2025, and Diane Quintas will join in January 2026. The Board has also approved the appointment of John Beaucage for a three-year term ending December 31, 2027, following the completion of his Lieutenant Governor in Council appointment to the Board. These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of expertise in health care, law, governance, and community leadership. "We are thrilled to welcome Brent, Jason, Catherine, Diane and John to our Board of G...
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