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NOSM 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...
Read more about the new Assistant DeanNOSM University leader wins national award for contributions to Francophone health
A pillar of Francophone health education advocacy in the North, Danielle Barbeau-Rodrigue was recently honoured with the national Une étoile montante (Rising Star) award from the Sociéte Santé en français. The award recognizes a person whose actions exhibit promising leadership in their field and demonstrate exceptional commitment to the development of Francophone health. Barbeau-Rodrigue accepted the award at the Sociéte Santé en français’s AGM on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Director of the Francophone Affairs Unit at NOSM University since 2005, Barbeau-Rodrigue has changed the face of Francophone health education in N...
Read more about Danielle's achievement.Investing in the North: Bursaries change students’ lives
When fourth-year medical student Cynthia Larche thinks about her journey at NOSM University, one thing stands out: she couldn’t have done it alone. As a medical student, Cynthia has had the opportunity to learn in communities across Northern Ontario, including completing her third-year placement where she grew up. “It was really special to do a placement in Timmins—my hometown,” she shares. “In every community, I’ve had really great one-to-one learning experiences.” “I developed an interest in medicine after doing a high school co-op placement at the Timmins and District Hospital,” Cynthia says. “Like many at NOSM U...
Read Cynthia’s story and learn how bursaries strengthen health care across Northern Ontario.
