Meet Bobbi Derkson, a Site Administrative Coordinator Who Connects Learners to Community in Kenora
Site Administrative Coordinators (SACs) are vital to NOSM University, ensuring medical learners not only succeed during their placements, but thrive in the Northern communities where they learn. In Kenora, Bobbi Derkson is doing just that, and much more. A Kenora resident for over twenty years, Derkson is more than a site administrator. She’s a mentor, cultural guide, and community connector, with deep roots in both the community and the health-care world. “I make sure our students feel supported and welcome,” says Derkson. “My favourite part of my job is when a student rushes into my office, excited to share something new ...
> Read MoreNOSM University and research institute partners awarded prestigious CIHR Project Grant
Health equity is central to the mission of NOSM University and its partners. Through community-engaged, evidence-informed research, faculty and collaborators are addressing real-world challenges that affect the accessibility, quality, and fairness of health care—particularly in rural, remote, and Northern communities. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded a research group affiliated with NOSM University a Project Grant totaling $803,251, reflecting the strength of collaboration and the impact of research rooted in local realities. Dr. Erin Cameron, Professor and Director of the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre of...
> Read MoreNOSM University announces Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam as Assistant Dean, Research
NOSM University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam as Assistant Dean, Research, effective October 20, 2025. An Associate Professor, Dr. Tharmalingam has made significant contributions to advancing molecular biology and mentoring learners at NOSM University. In this new role, he will lead initiatives that strengthen the University’s research environment and support innovative discoveries across Northern Ontario. “I am honoured to take on the role of Assistant Dean, Research at NOSM University,” says Dr. Tharmalingam. “Research plays a vital role in improving health outcomes in Northern Ontario...
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