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Rebecca Bercha

As a McMaster PT student, I completed my second clinical placement in Thunder Bay in the medically complex care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being new to Ontario, I knew I wanted to explore more, and this seemed like an amazing opportunity to do that. Not only was the placement itself extremely fulfilling, but there were also endless opportunities to adventure and discover all that Northern Ontario has to offer! Being so close to Lake Superior, there were extensive opportunities for outdoor activities, and I was out almost every day to soak it all in! That being said, it really is what you make it. Having the curiosity and initiat...

Olivia Weigand (Queens University, OT)

My name is Olivia, and I completed my occupational therapy placement at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). One of my goals was to explore Northern Ontario and determine whether I could see myself living there permanently. During my two-month Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) placement, I experienced many firsts, including my first trail run, dragon boat race, concert at the Kee to Bala, swim in Lake Nipissing, climb up a fire tower, and raspberry picking at a local farm. I would highly recommend a NOSM placement to any student. The NBRHC rehabilitation team and my NOSM Clinical Learning Liaison made me feel valued,...

Left to right, Drs. Christopher Thome, Alexander Moise, and T.C. Tai. De gauche à droite, les professeurs Christopher Thome, Alexander Moise, and T.C. Tai.

Three NOSM University Researchers Awarded NSERC Funding

NOSM University researchers Drs. Christopher Thome, Alexander Moise, and T.C. Tai, all cross-appointed faculty with Laurentian University, are among the leading Canadian researchers who have received significant grants for innovations through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Drs. Thome and Moise are the recipients of Discovery Grants, NSERC’s flagship funding initiative that invests in forward-thinking, long-term research. Over a five-year period, these grants provide scientists with a portion of the operating funds needed to foster creative innovation, expand the collective scientific knowl...