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Welcoming Mushkegowuk Youth to NOSM University
Miigwech to the Mushkegowuk Youth for visiting NOSM University on November 20, 2025. We were honoured to welcome the group to campus as part of their postsecondary tour across Kingston, Toronto, Nipissing, and Sudbury. Hosted by Indigenous Affairs and supported by medical students, the afternoon offered an engaging look at life at NOSM University. The youth explored our research lab, library, and Indigenous Cultural Room, and spent time connecting with current medical learners who shared their experiences. Thank you to everyone who helped make this visit meaningful, especially the students and staff who guided the tour. We hope to see ...
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Celebrate 20 Years in the North at NOSM University’s Open House
Northern Ontario, you’re invited to celebrate two decades of impact at NOSM University’s 20th Anniversary Open House. Explore our campuses, connect with the community that built Canada’s first independent medical university, and look ahead to the next 20 years of innovation in the North. Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Locations: NOSM University in Thunder Bay, 955 Oliver Road NOSM University in Sudbury, 935 Ramsey Lake Road RSVP...
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Meet Bobbi Derkson, a Site Administrative Coordinator Who Connects Learners to Community in Kenora
Site Administrative Coordinators (SACs) are vital to NOSM University, ensuring medical learners not only succeed during their placements, but thrive in the Northern communities where they learn. In Kenora, Bobbi Derkson is doing just that, and much more. A Kenora resident for over twenty years, Derkson is more than a site administrator. She’s a mentor, cultural guide, and community connector, with deep roots in both the community and the health-care world. “I make sure our students feel supported and welcome,” says Derkson. “My favourite part of my job is when a student rushes into my office, excited to share something new ...
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