Maddy Gilfix
Maddy began her journey with NOSM U in 2020 as a summer student with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at the University of Manitoba in 2021 and her Dietetic Internship with NODIP in 2022. NODIP allowed her to explore a variety of areas in dietetics and discover her passion for clinical nutrition. She followed this passion back to her hometown of Kenora, Ontario and began her career as a Clinical Dietitian at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Maddy served on the Board of Directors of Dietitians of Canada (DC) from 2022-2024 where she helped direct the vision of D...
> Read MoreDr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity Officially Opens at NOSM University
Made possible by transformational $10 million gift from the Temerty Foundation NOSM University is officially cutting the ribbon on the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. The grand opening of this Centre signals another major step forward in the improvement of health and wellness for all in Northern Ontario. Through policy leadership and advocacy, research and innovation, and education that better aligns medical training with community needs, this multidisciplinary, one-of-a-kind Centre in Canada will ultimately help people who both need and deserve better access to health care services across the region and beyond. Just ...
> Read MoreDr. Katie Anderson named NOSM University’s new Program Director, Psychiatry
NOSM University announces Dr. Katie Anderson as the incoming Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, effective June 1, 2024. An alumna of the MD and Psychiatry Residency programs and an Assistant Professor, Dr. Anderson has a long track record with NOSM University. Currently, she provides outpatient psychiatric care in Thunder Bay and other communities served by St. Joseph’s Care Group, where she has also served as Medical Director of Community Mental Health. Her practice includes the provision of virtual psychiatric services to underserved populations across Northern Ontario. Additionally, she is a Regional Clinical Lead for...
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