Strengthening Northern Roots: Research, Residency, and Renewal
As July concludes and we look to August, this is an opportune moment to reflect on recent accomplishments and set our sights on the academic year to come. NOSM University continues to grow in both scope and impact, and the activities of the past month have reinforced our commitment to excellence in socially accountable health education and research across Northern Ontario. Northern Health Research Conference Marks 20 Years of Impact In June, the Northern Health Research Conference commemorated its 20th anniversary in Thunder Bay. This significant milestone brought together over 155 researchers, learners, faculty and staff from across t...
> Read MoreFinding community and wellness with theatre and medicine
At first glance, theatre and medicine may seem worlds apart. But not for Dr. Lisa Habermehl and a few like-minded colleagues in Kenora who came together to create a new theatre company—So I Guess We’re Doing This?   The theatre company aims to foster creativity by blending the worlds of performing arts and medicine. While they may serve different functions, both medicine and theatre rely on collaboration, empathy and human connection, while coming together to achieve a common goal.  Dr. Habermehl, Assistant Professor at NOSM University, has practised family medicine for more than two decades and contributes to medical po...
> Read MoreBreaking ice and barriers: Shannon Kenrick-Rochon joins final Antarctic leadership expedition
As an Assistant Professor committed to equity and inclusion in STEMM, Shannon Kenrick-Rochon brings both academic expertise and personal passion to her role at NOSM University. Her selection for the final Antarctic expedition of the global leadership initiative Homeward Bound is a testament to her individual accomplishments and the values of the University—supporting women and non-binary leaders in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Despite increasing dialogue and sector-wide efforts to provide equitable opportunities to women and non-binary people, systemic change in STEMM disciplines has been slow to startâ...
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