Celebrating the unique contributions of NOSM’s Francophone physician faculty
Francophone faculty at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) come from diverse French-speaking backgrounds and they take great pride in practising medicine in French. With March being Francophonie Month, hear the voices of a few Francophone faculty as they reflect on their unique experiences treating the growing community of Francophone newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and Franco-Ontarian seniors and children in Northern Ontario. Dr. Amel Abdallah Dr. Amel Abdallah is a NOSM Assistant Professor and a family physician at Fort William Family Health Team in Thunder Bay who speaks French, Arabic, and English. She atten...
> Read MoreCelebrate with us: Official launch of NOSM University
You're Invited Join us online as we celebrate and official launch NOSM University. Friday, April 1, 2022 10:00 a.m. The event will be live streamed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/5VT904nMkUI This is a historic occasion for medical education in Canada. We look forward to celebrating with you. RSVP @thenosm #NOSMUniversity...
> Read MoreNOSM University expansion to aid with Northern Ontario physician shortage
Additional spots for MD and residency will contribute to long-term sustainability of physician workforce On March 15, 2022 the Government of Ontario announced medical school expansion across the province. With this announcement, NOSM University will see an added 30 MD and 41 residency spots over the next five years. “Thank you to Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Health Christine Elliott and Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop for making changes that will impact the health of our Northern communities,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, Dean, President and CEO of NOSM. "They have supported the creation of Canada’s first in...
> Read More