HSN and NOSM University Researchers Awarded CIHR Grant to Improve Emergency Care for Patients with Dizziness
Patients across Northern Ontario and beyond will benefit from new research led by Health Sciences North (HSN) and NOSM University, funded through a major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Dr. Robert Ohle, an Emergency Physician, Vice-President of Academic and Research Impact at Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), and NOSM University Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health Research, has been awarded a $757,350 CIHR Project Grant for his study: Validation of a Clinical Risk Score to Identify Emergency Department Patients with Serious Causes of Dizziness. Dr. Ohle is the principal investigator on the ...
> Read MoreHow Donor Support Helps Future Physicians Thrive in the North
At NOSM University, no two learners follow the same path. Fueled by their dedication and passion, medical students are shaped by the guidance of preceptors, attending physicians, faculty and peers they meet along the way. Just as importantly, that journey is made possible by the generosity of donors who believe in accessible and equitable health education. Contributions from NOSM University donors are felt strongly in Northern Ontario communities where physicians train, playing a vital role in the ability of medical students to become physicians who deliver culturally and socially responsive care in rural, remote, Indigenous, and Francop...
> Read MoreNOSM University announces Dr. TC Tai as Division Head, Human Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions
NOSM University is pleased to announce Dr. TC Tai as the new Division Head for both the Human Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions, as of September 1, 2025. Dr. Tai has been a valued member of the NOSM University community since 2004, contributing significantly through his leadership, teaching, and research, most recently as Assistant Dean, Research. In his new role, Dr. Tai will advance the Human Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions’ contributions to learner success and research excellence. “I am honoured to serve as Division Head of the Human and Medical Sciences Divisions at NOSM University. I am excited to work alongside o...
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