Welcome to NOSM! Your first few days and the next four years here at NOSM will likely be an exciting time with much learning, many new experiences, new friendships and likely new challenges. We in the Learner Affairs Offices on the Lakehead and Laurentian Campuses wish you well as you begin this new endeavor. As well, we want you to be aware that we are here to support you throughout this time to help ensure your success. Remember that you cannot take care of others unless you take the time to take care of yourselves first.

I wish you all the best throughout this orientation week and the next four years. Remember that we are just an email, phone call or door knock away.

Dr. Jason Shack, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Assistant Dean, Learner Affairs

Orientation Week Survey

Please complete the 2019 Orientation Week Survey, by Monday, July 15, 2019.

The information collected on the survey will assist us with Oweek planning, and will assist the Student Orientation Working Committee (SOWC) to match you with a second year student for the Buddy Program. Each year the SOWC pair up a first and second year student to help support the transition to medical school and navigate any questions and concerns incoming students may have. The information collected via the survey will be kept confidential.  Please note: only the Buddy Program portion of the survey will be shared with the SOWC.

Orientation Week Schedule

The 2019 Orientation Week (Oweek) Schedule is not yet available as planning is still underway. Please check back later in the summer for the schedule. In the meantime, you can look at last years’ Oweek Itineraries to give you an idea of what to expect, keeping in mind there will be some changes made.

Oweek 2018 – Itinerary – NOSM at Lakehead

Oweek 2018 – Itinerary – NOSM at Laurentian

Please note: the schedule is subject to change.

Once the Oweek 2019 Itinerary has been posted we suggest you print yourself a copy or keep a copy handy on your phone so you can refer to it throughout the week.

Thunder Bay – Parking Map for Oath Ceremony/Dinner at the Chanterelle on Park

We look forward to seeing you during Oweek! Enjoy your summer!

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020

The 2019-2020 Tuition and Fees are not yet posted.  Once available the tuition and fees, and payment information, including payment due dates, information about late payment of student fees, and the refund schedule will be posted on the Financial Assistance Webpage. You will also find helpful information about the estimated yearly costs and available funding, and information about the Student Union/Association Health Plan. Other areas that may interest you are the Provincial and Territorial Assistance Programs, NOSM Awards and Bursaries, and External Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships.

2019-2020 Suggested Pre-Reading List

2019-2020 Pre-Reading List and E2019 welcome letter from Dr. Brian Ross, Interim Associate Dean, UME

Please note: You will not be able to access the readings on the Suggested Pre-Reading List until you receive your NOSM email address. You will receive your NOSM email address from the NOSM IT unit sometime near the end of June. If you have questions about how to access your NOSM accounts please contact records@nosm.ca.

2019-2020 Textbook List

2019-2020 Textbook List

NOSM Photo Consent Form

Parking Information

Parking at Laurentian University

Parking at Lakehead University

Student Health and Safety Orientation

Please view the Student Health and Safety Orientation documentation prior to Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

2019-2020 OMSA Incoming Student Handbook (English)

2019-2020 OMSA Incoming Student Handbook (French)

Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) Program Descriptions

NOSM Postgraduate Residency Programs

Application to the US (ERAS)

Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)

Ontario Medical Association (OMA)

Canadian Medical Association (CMA)

College of Canadian Physicians and Surgeons Ontario (CPSO)

CPSO Practice Guide

CPSO Behaviour in Professional Environment

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada

Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC)

Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP)

College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society

National Specialty Societies

• myCurriculum
• myEvaluations
• myAssesments
• Expense Reimbursement
• paNDA
• myMail
• Staff and Faculty Directory
• Webcasts
• Intranet

For more information about what these tools are and how to use them, please visit nosm.ca/mynosm. If you need further assistance, contact helpdesk@nosm.ca.