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Leaving a lasting legacy
May is Legacy Giving Month, a time to reflect on the impact we can have beyond our lifetime. Imagine shaping the future of health care in Northern Ontario by supporting the education of tomorrow’s doctors. Legacy giving is a powerful way to ensure that your generosity continues for generations, helping to transform lives and communities through medical education. There are many ways to leave a legacy, including gifts of life insurance and through your will. A gift of life insurance: Create a lasting impact Sandra Knight is a retired teacher currently living in Ottawa but grew up in Fort William, now Thunder Bay, Ontario. She...
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CampMed applications now open at NOSM University
Volunteers and campers are encouraged to apply early. Applications for NOSM University’s 20th annual CampMed are open. This immersive summer program provides high school students in Northern Ontario and other rural and remote communities with a unique opportunity to explore medicine and health sciences through hands-on learning and mentorship. The program aims to inspire the next generation of health-care professionals, particularly those from underserved regions. CampMed has welcomed more than 1,139 campers from 166 different communities to participate in unique learning experiences, including those related to Indigenous and Fra...
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Join the NOSM University Board of Governors
Make a Difference in Northern Ontario NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university, dedicated to transforming health-care education and delivery in Northern Ontario. Guided by innovation, inclusivity, and social accountability, we aim to improve access to quality health care. We are seeking dedicated individuals with expertise in higher education governance, financial management, or legal to join NOSM University’s Board of Governors. With some positions to start as early as June 2025, you can help shape the future of equitable health care in Northern Ontario. NOSM University’s vision of Innovative educati...
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