Discovery Day at NOSM inspires curious and enthusiastic Northern youth
Nearly 250 curious and enthusiastic youth from across Northern Ontario met virtually on May 18 to explore exciting career options in medicine and research. This year, a select group of students from 31 high schools across the region were chosen to join hundreds of others who are interested in medicine and science. During this half day, online event, the students heard from award-winning faculty members, took part in interactive workshops demonstrating real-world medical and health science research skills, and got a clear picture of the work of health professionals. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) saw a significant incre...
> Read MoreDiscussions at NOSM Board Meeting focus on admissions, physician recruitment and NOSM expansion key areas of discussion
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) Board of Directors held a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 connecting its members from across Northern Ontario. Special guests Dr. Owen Prowse, Assistant Dean Admissions, and Miriam Cain, Director Admissions and Recruitment, presented an overview of NOSM’s admissions process and plans that are underway to establish pathways to education as well as ensure that admissions are reflective of Northern Ontario’s diversity. Dr. Sarah Newbery, Assistant Dean Physician Workforce Strategy and Ray Hunt, Chief Operating Officer, identified gaps in health human resources in Northern On...
> Read More“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” – Heraclitus
A disruptive pandemic. The emergence of web-based meetings. The loss of physical contact. A shortage of ventilators. A new vocabulary—pivot, PPE, masking, lockdown, red zone, variants… The pandemic has forced us to change, adjust and innovate to a point where transformation is no longer an option, it is a necessity. Despite the struggles amid the complexities that we have experienced this year, sustainable change is within reach. We have seen how new technologies are increasing the speed of discovery and collaboration. And although machines are enabling digital innovation, the main driver of it is people. Exceptionally talented a...
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