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NOSM University Honours Excellence in Health Sciences Education
Exceptional health education begins with exceptional educators. As part of its commitment to strengthening the future health workforce across Northern Ontario, NOSM University celebrated the outstanding contributions of health sciences educators. At the Health Sciences Preceptor Awards, held on Friday, June 12 in Sudbury, 17 registered dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, and speech language pathologists were recognized for their excellence in educating the next generation of health sciences professionals. Training health-care professionals in Northern Ontario is a proven recruitment strategy tha...
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NOSM University and Lakehead University Co-host Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Gathering
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) hosted its 35th Annual Mentorship Gathering from June 4–7, 2026, in Thunder Bay (Animikii-Wiikwedong), on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. Proudly cohosted by NOSM University and Lakehead University, this national Gathering brought together approximately 250 Indigenous physicians, residents, and medical students from across Canada. IPAC’s Annual Mentorship Gathering is a cornerstone event that strengthens community, fosters collaboration, and advances Indigenous health by connecting learners and physicians at all stages of their medical journeys. This is...
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NOSM University Graduates to Strengthen Health Care and Research
NOSM University honoured the achievements of 70 new Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, and four Master of Medical Studies graduates at convocation ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 22 and Sudbury on May 29, 2026. These new MDs are stepping into the next chapter of their medical careers as resident doctors, where they will deepen their expertise, serve patients, and help shape the future of health care in communities across the North and beyond. Notably, 47% of graduates from this year’s class will specialize in family medicine, far exceeding the national average. NOSM University also celebrates this year’s Master of Medical...
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