Dr. Walid Shahrour named NOSM University’s new Program Director, Urology
NOSM University is pleased to announce Dr. Walid Shahrour as the incoming Program Director of the new Urology Residency Program, effective October 1, 2023. Dr. Shahrour completed a clinical fellowship in reconstructive urology and trauma at Kulkarni Hospital in Pune, India, following medical school and residency at McGill University. He joined the faculty at NOSM University in 2016. Dr. Shahrour’s clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive surgeries and on all aspects of reconstructive urology, including cancer survivorship, urethral reconstruction, men’s health, upper tract, and pediatric reconstruction. Hi...
> Read MoreNOSM University seeks agency applications for Summer Studentship Program
NOSM University invites Northern Ontario-based agencies to apply for funding through its Summer Studentship Program. Established by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the program provides funding to approved agencies to employ health-care students looking to gain relevant work experience in their field of study. The program is open to a wide variety of medical professionals such as nurses, medical radiation and lab technicians, dieticians, midwives, respiratory therapists, first- and second-year MD students, and rehabilitation learners such as physiotherapists, audiologists, speech language pathologists, and occupational ther...
> Read MoreIntentionally addressing equity, diversity and inclusion
The appointment of Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion is a turning point for NOSM University. Dr. LeBlanc is leading the Office of Equity and Inclusion where it is an accountable, actionable repository for both regional and national calls to action against racism and for leading in the space for and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. A space where key recommendations are honoured, respected and actioned, including NOSM University’s anti-racism strategy. “We need an equity and inclusion strategy that is unique to the North, but we must also be accountable and champion the greater national recommendations,...
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