NOSM University Academic Calendar

Updated Policies – updated July 21/25

Early Conferral and Release of Degrees Policy

Petition for Late Course Withdrawal Policy

Vision

Innovative education and research for a healthier North.

Mission

To improve the health of Northern Ontarians by being socially accountable in our education and research programs and advocating for health equity.

We will realize this by:

Embedding social accountability as a core value in graduates. NOSM University will be a recognized leader in rural and Northern health knowledge and will influence and advocate for policy advances in health at all levels of government.

Increasing research capacity and expertise in population-based health to improve advocacy and evidence-based policy in Northern Ontario. NOSM University will have a positive research impact on Northern health, be known as the leader in Northern health research and increase grant and other research funding.

Incorporating advanced technology into curriculum and day-to-day activities of the school. NOSM University will be a leader in educational excellence through its curriculum renewal, competency-based training, adaptive technology, and will meet or exceed all accreditation standards.

Being a strong active partner with communities in need to create a flourishing health workforce to serve the North.

Securing sustainable financial and human resources to deliver on our vision of innovative education and research. We will be financially sustainable by ensuring access to resources and infrastructure to sustain and grow NOSM University through efficiencies and a culture of advancement.

Creating a sustainable working and learning environment. NOSM University will commit to diversity, wellness and respect for faculty, staff and learners.

Our Values

Innovation.
NOSM University encourages ingenuity, creativity, a culture of inquiry and discovery, and the importance of learning from others in every aspect of the School’s education, research, social accountability, and corporate mandates. NOSM University uses innovative approaches to ensure continuous improvement of our distributed model of education and research.

Social Accountability.
NOSM University adheres to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) definition of the Social Accountability of Medical Schools as “the obligation to direct their education, research and service activities towards addressing the priority health concerns of the community, region and the nation that they have a mandate to serve. The priority health concerns are to be identified jointly by governments, health care organizations, health professionals and the public.” As part of its social accountability mandate, NOSM University has the responsibility to engage stakeholders at all levels of its broad community.

Collaboration.
NOSM University pursues education and research goals in close partnership with its host universities. Collaboration and partnership is also important to NOSM University with its teaching hospitals, community physicians, health professional clinical teachers, health system stakeholders, and communities it serves. NOSM University values the insights, contributions, and support of its many partners that work to improve the health of the people and communities of Northern Ontario. NOSM University recognizes that collaboration is both a process and outcome that engages different perspectives to better understand complex problems, and leads to the development of integrative solutions that could not be accomplished by any single person or organization.
Inclusiveness.
NOSM University fosters inclusiveness by supporting an environment which embraces differences in staff, faculty and learners and respectfully creates value from the differences of all members of the NOSM University community, in order to leverage talent and foster both individual and organizational excellence.

Respect.
NOSM University’s faculty, staff, and learners will learn and listen to one another respectfully and communicate openly. NOSM University’s staff, faculty, and learners treat others and their ideas in a manner that conveys respect as differences are discussed, fosters an open academic debate, and which respects academic freedom.

NOSM University’s Academic Principles

Important Dates

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Academic Policies

University Regulations

By the action of registration, all Learners become bound by the policies and regulations of NOSM University. All Learners are responsible for familiarizing themselves with NOSM University’s policy and regulations. (e.g., Academic Schedule of Fees, Refund Policy, the Academic Schedule)

Registration is not considered complete until the tuition and ancillary fees are paid. Default of fees may result in a learner’s registration being cancelled. In addition, learners with amounts owing to the University will not be permitted to register in future sessions, receive their degree certificate, receive a transcript, or confirmation of enrollment.

Paying tuition and registration fees.

Tuition, registration, and ancillary fee payments are to be received according to the Payment due dates noted in the Academic Fee Schedule. Failure to pay account fees on time may result in academic holds and deregistration.

Unpaid tuition and registration fees/ Past due accounts

Learners with an unpaid balance will not be permitted to register in a future term until their account balance has been paid in full. Learners with an unpaid balance will not have access to final grades, official transcripts or degree certificates.

Registration after the published tuition fee payment due date

Learners who register after the published payment due dates should be prepared to pay their fees the same day to avoid late payment fees.

Continuance of Registration for Graduate Learners

All graduate learners must maintain continuous registration from initial registration until they have completed the requirements of their program. It is the learner’s responsibility to ensure they are registered by the appropriate deadline for each term.

Graduate learners who have failed to register by the deadline and have not applied for a Leave of Absence will be registered in a University placeholder course and will be assessed appropriate fees.

Graduate Learners who have failed to register for two consecutive terms will be considered to have left the program and will be withdrawn. Learners wanting to complete their program must apply for re-admission and pay the application fee.

Establishment of the Schedule of Dates

The Establishment of the Schedule of Dates Policy is used to guide the University in establishing an annual schedule of dates for communication and used by the university community.

Honorary Degree Policy

Student Mental Health Policy

Petition for Late Course Withdrawal Policy & Procedure

When Petitioning for Late Course Withdrawal please use this policy Petition for Late Course Withdrawal Policy & Procedure

Early Conferral and Release of Degree Policy

Accommodations Policy & Procedure

About NOSM University

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	Virtual Health & Wellness Hub

Registrar’s Office	Financial Aid Office
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Registrar Services

Programs

Continuing Education & Professional Development

Assistant Dean, CEPD
Director
General Email: cepd@nosm.ca

Admissions

CEPD offers in-person, online, and hybrid conferences, workshops, and courses for the NOSM community as well as for public registration. Eligibility for each program varies, so please refer to the course registration page for detailed information about the target audience and available registration options for different healthcare professionals. If you have any questions, please email cepd@nosm.ca.

Program Policies

The Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Office is an accredited CPD provider, and has the authority to grant CPD credits by virtue of having undergone the Accreditation process of the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME).

The CEPD Office is therefore able to certify Mainpro+ activities on behalf of the College of Family Physicians and to accredit Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Section 1, Section 3(Simulation) and Section 3(Self-Assessment) activities on behalf of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Who can participate in the Online Learning Hub courses?

Eligibility for CEPD Online Learning Hub courses also varies by program. Courses may be tailored to specific target audiences, which will be indicated during the registration process. The CEPD Online Learning Hub is accessible to the general public through the CEPD Learning Hub Portal, where users can create an account. Some courses are offered free of charge, while others require a registration fee. For any questions, please email cepd@nosm.ca.

Accredit Your Program

Course Descriptions
Asynchronous Continuing Medical Education Courses
Continuing Medical Education Series & Workshops

Online Learning Hub
Effective Teachers and Learners
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Leadership Development
Career Progression

Academic Events Calendar

Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP)

Manager
dpp@nosm.ca

NOSM University’s Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP)—formerly known as the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program—provides the training required to become a Registered Dietitian.

Admissions
Course Description
Academic Policies

Graduate Studies

Assistant Dean
graduatestudies@nosm.ca

The Graduate Studies Office

Graduate Studies Handbook

Master of Medical Studies
Admissions
Program Policies – Graduate Studies Handbook
Academic Schedule

Program Curriculum
Thesis-Based Program
Course-Based Program

Course Descriptions

Medical Electives

Medical Physicians Residency Program

Primarily working in hospital cancer care centres, medical physicists have specialized education in the application of physics to health care. NOSM University works in collaboration with Health Sciences North and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to provide the Medical Physics Residency Education Program (MPREP), which offers education in the clinical application of medical physics with a particular focus on radiation oncology. Learners in this program learn how to apply physics to the processes that constitute a radiation treatment program, including development of individualized patient radiation treatment plans, computation of radiation doses, verification of the accuracy of radiation treatments, maintenance of a comprehensive quality assurance program, and ensuring appropriate radiation safety in facility design and equipment operation, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The radiation treatment centres are operated by two Northern academic teaching hospitals: Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury and in Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

Admissions
Program Policy
Certification with the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
Program Curriculum
Academic Schedule