NOSM supporters honoured with Anishinabek Nation Lifetime Achievement Awards
Two friends of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) were recently honoured with Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards at an awards ceremony hosted by the Anishinabek Nation. The awards honour those “who made their communities stronger and who have enriched the lives of many.” Mary Jo Wabano of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory received the Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award for Health. She is the former Health Services Director in Wiikwemkoong. Mary Jo is well known for her academic, research and community work. She has dedicated her career to innovative health projects and remains deeply committed to working with you...
> Read MoreStatement on conflict in Ukraine
Reports and images coming from Ukraine during this armed conflict are disturbing. I am deeply concerned about NOSM learners, faculty, staff and community members who may be personally affected. Ukrainians have a deeply rooted history in Northern Ontario and we stand in support of everyone who may be struggling at this time. There are supports available to you at NOSM. Unfortunately, there are also reports of discrimination directed at the Russian-Canadian community. Discrimination has no place at NOSM. Please keep in mind the School’s values of respect and inclusiveness, and treat each other with kindness and compassion in these ver...
> Read MoreDr. David Savage named Interim Site Director of IC/ES North
Dr. David Savage has been appointed the Interim Site Director for IC/ES North. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), an Emergency Physician at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), an active researcher, a NOSM graduate (MD 2014, Family Medicine 2016 and Emergency Medicine 2017), and an Affiliate Scientist with Health Sciences North Research Institute. In his role, Dr. Savage will help guide IC/ES North, furthering its research mandate in collaboration with three Northern partners: Laurentian University, Health Sciences North Research Institute and NOSM. IC/ES Nort...
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