Evolution – Should we rename the Social Determinants of Health to be the Social Determinants of Equity?
Hello, Aaanin, Boozhoo, Bonjour! Equity is making headlines now more than ever. At NOSM improving health equity in Northern Ontario has been a priority since the School’s inception; this continues to be a focus in our next strategic plan. We are committed to leading the way with our values of social accountability and inclusiveness and with a culture of respect. It’s important to note that the root causes of worsening health in entire populations is linked to inequity. Camara Phyllis Jones is research director on social determinants of health and equity in the Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic ...
> Read MoreNOSM ALUMNUS NEW ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, ELECTIVES
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce Dr. John Coccimiglio has accepted the position of Academic Director, Electives, effective September 1, 2020. Dr. Coccimiglio completed both his MD and family medicine residency at NOSM. Devoted to living and working in the region, Dr. Coccimiglio now practices as a family physician in acute and long-term care in Thunder Bay. Dr. Coccimiglio has been recognized throughout the years for his academic excellence, clinical teaching, research, and volunteer work. He attributes his achievements and work ethic to the academic and clinical experiences he obtained while a stu...
> Read MoreThe end of Summer: Teaming up for fall
Hello. Bonjour. Aaniin. Boozhoo. As summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to change, we’re gearing up for yet another academic year. Of course many of us have been working throughout the summer and in fact our post graduate programs have been well into their academic year. I hope everyone was still able to revel in the smells of sunscreen, bonfires, the lake and camp, fresh fish, and forest air. I have to say that I have never seen such bright sunsets, heard such bounding thunder, nor experienced such brilliant rainbows as I did in Northern Ontario. To me, the mixed weather is a perfect metaphor for my first two months and ...
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