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Rural Generalist Pathway celebrates five years
It all began with a simple question, how can NOSM University get more physicians to work in rural areas? “Summit North,” held in January of 2018, brought together physicians from across the north to brainstorm ideas for increasing the number of physicians serving Northern Ontario. From this, the Rural Generalist Pathway (RGP) was born. Modeled after a successful program in Australia, the RGP provides medical students with mentorship and collegial support as they come to understand the realities of practising as a Rural Generalist. In 2021, the program welcomed its first cohort of five students. All have since graduated and are...
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Meet Dr. Christopher Thome: Radiation biology researcher at NOSM University
From medical imaging to naturally occurring radiation in the air and ground, low level radiation surrounds us. While we know the impacts of very high radiation levels, there are still uncertainties surrounding the impacts of low level daily naturally occurring radiation levels. This is where Dr. Christopher Thome’s research comes in. As a researcher, Associate Professor and mentor to learners at NOSM University, he researches the biological effects of ionizing radiation. “Our research tries to understand from a biological and biochemical perspective the impact of these lower levels of radiation on our cells and our tissues whe...
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Chloé Bureau
Hello everyone! My name is Chloé, and I completed my placement at Lake of the Woods District Hospital as a speech and language pathology student. My experience with NOSM U was truly amazing! From quick and supportive virtual communication to hands-on, in-person assistance, the entire team made sure I felt prepared and supported every step of the way—before, during, and after my placement. Relocating from Sudbury to Kenora could have been overwhelming, but staying in student housing provided by NOSM U made the transition smooth and comfortable. I received all the essential information about the apartment ahead of time, and I really a...
Read about Chloé's experience.