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How 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...
Learn about Evan’s journey to medical school.
NOSM 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...
Read more about Dr. TC Tai.
Dr. Ben Quackenbush: Looking back on 20 years of NOSM University
When NOSM University opened its doors in 2005, Dr. Ben Quackenbush (MD 2009, Family Medicine 2011) was among the first students to embrace an entirely new model of medical education premiering in Northern Ontario. As a member of NOSM University’s inaugural Charter Class, he was part of a wave of learners experiencing distributed, community-engaged socially accountable medical education in ways that had not yet been embraced by other Canadian medical schools. Twenty years on, Dr. Quackenbush remembers his early experiences as both exciting and filled with purpose. “It made sense to me to be trained where I was going to work. NOSM Uni...
Dr. Quackenbush reflects on how NOSM University has shaped his career as a physician.