Join the NOSM University Board of Governors

Help shape the future of Northern health care

NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university, with a mission to strengthen Northern communities and health systems through socially accountable health education and research.

The Board is seeking three new members with expertise in:

• Higher education policy, governance, or management
• Health professional leadership with policy, risk, and quality experience
• Indigenous health governance leadership
• Infrastructure and capital planning
• Philanthropy and community building

As a member of the Board of Governors, you will play a vital role in fulfilling NOSM University’s vision of health equity across the North—including for Indigenous and Francophone peoples, and for people living in rural and remote areas. Your leadership will help guide programs that are innovative and responsive to the needs of individual students and to the unique health-care needs of the people of Northern Ontario and other northern regions of Canada.

The Board draws upon members with a wide breadth of skill sets to effectively meet the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the University. Established to serve and be shaped by Northern Ontarians, the University’s growth depends on the health of the ecosystem around it—the people, communities, and partnerships. NOSM University is especially committed to fostering diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous and Francophone candidates. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact.

Applications are open until 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026. Apply now or learn more at nosm.ca/board.

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NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university and one of the greatest education and physician workforce strategy success stories of Northern Ontario. More than just a medical university, it was purpose-built to address the health needs of the region. While advocating for equitable access to care, the university contributes to the economic development of Northern Ontario. NOSM University relies on the commitment and expertise of the people of Northern Ontario to educate health-care professionals to practise in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy, NOSM University is an award-winning, socially accountable organization renowned for its innovative model of distributed, community-engaged education and research.