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NOSM University (Sudbury campus) will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026.
We are pleased to inform you that NOSM University (Sudbury campus) will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026. We sincerely appreciate the patience and flexibility you have shown, since Monday, as we worked around the challenges of the winter storm. While the campus is open, we recognize that snow removal/driving conditions in some Sudbury residential neighborhoods may still vary. If you feel that you are unable to safely make your way to campus tomorrow, please reach out to your supervisor directly to discuss alternative options (i.e. work from home, vacation day, etc.). Thank you again for your patience and we look forward t...
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NOSM University Unveils Rooted in the North Strategic Plan to Expand Access to Care Across Northern Ontario
NOSM University launches Rooted in the North, its 2026 to 2030 Strategic Plan designed to strengthen the Northern health workforce, expand community-based education, and advance health equity across Northern Ontario. The five-year plan sets a clear course to grow training capacity, deepen regional partnerships, and enhance research that directly supports rural, remote, Indigenous, and Francophone communities. Northern Ontario faces persistent health workforce shortages, long travel distances to care, and disparities that disproportionately affect underserved communities. Rooted in the North responds with tailored actions to train, ret...
Read more about Rooted in the North: Strategic Plan 2026-2030
$5 Million Gift Establishes Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation at NOSM University
NOSM University announces a $5 million transformational gift to advance Indigenous health equity through the creation of the Circle for Indigenous Health Research and Innovation, housed within the Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity. This investment reflects a commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity across Northern Ontario by supporting Indigenous leadership, knowledge systems, and community-driven approaches to research, education, and innovation. Grounded in the priorities and strengths of Indigenous Peoples, the Circle will foster Indigenous-led work that responds to Northern realities and supports the conditions th...
Read more about this transformational gift.