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NOSM Launches New Strategic Plan
Earlier today, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) publicly launched Reaching Beyond Extraordinary Together-NOSM’s Strategic Plan 2015-2020. The product of a highly inclusive process nearly two years in the making, this revitalized plan will chart the direction of the School for the next five years. Five strategic goals are at the heart of this renewed Strategic Plan: Enrich our educational programs to foster exemplary quality health care in rural and remote communities. Strengthen our capacity to perform outstanding research that aligns with the health needs of Northern Ontario. Create an inclusive whole sch...
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Medical School to Host Fifth Francophone Symposium
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will hold its fifth symposium at Laurentian University in Sudbury on September 24 - 26, 2015. The Francophone Symposium, and events like it, engage individuals and organizations from across NOSM's wider campus of Northern Ontario, in order to strengthen relationships with the Francophone community in pursuit of a healthier Northern Ontario. This year's symposium includes distinguished participants and speakers who will gather to examine research, mental health, aging populations, and discuss collaborative approaches designed to enhance effective health care. There will be interactive work...
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NOSM to Launch New Strategic Plan and Officially Open Tenth Anniversary Celebrations with “Be Active with NOSM”
On the morning of September 23, 2015, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will publicly launch its new 2015-2020 Strategic Plan, followed by officially opening its 10th anniversary celebrations by engaging communities across Northern Ontario to "Be Active with NOSM." Strategic Plan Launch The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) presents Reaching Beyond Extraordinary Together-Strategic Plan 2015-2020, created in collaboration with the people and communities of Northern Ontario. Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. EST Location...
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NOSM Announces New CAO
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Hunt as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Hunt will start in this role on November 2, 2015, and will be based at NOSM at Laurentian University in Sudbury. In his role as CAO, Hunt will be responsible for leadership, strategic direction, corporate services, and management of the non-academic administration functions at NOSM. The focus of these functions is to collaborate with, support, and facilitate all parts of the School. In addition, he will ensure the efficient and effective strategic management of NOSM's resources. Hunt has gained ex...
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NOSM Celebrates 10 Years by Inviting Northern Ontarians to Be Active on September 23
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is turning 10 this year! To celebrate a decade of working together for a healthier North, NOSM invites all Northern Ontarians to Be Active with NOSM on September 23 by participating in 30 minutes of physical activity. Get together with your colleagues, friends, neighbours, and family to run, walk, skip, canoe-anything, as long as you're physically active! One of the many things that NOSM-trained health professionals learn during their training is the importance of preventative medicine. According to Ontario physician Dr. Mike Evans in his presentation 23 ½ Hours, one of the best pr...
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NOSM’s 64 New MD Students Travel the North during Orientation Week
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Yesterday officially marked the first day of classes for 64 new medical students at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), following a week of travel to learn about the geographic, social, cultural, and linguistic diversity of Northern Ontario. Orientation Week-or O-Week, as it is affectionately referred to at NOSM-is about so much more than helping students find their classes. NOSM's newest group of students spend the week becoming immersed in the cultural, linguistic, and geographic diversity of the North. This is their introduction to NOSM's wider campus of Northern Ontario, where they will live...
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NOSM Hosts Historic Elders Gathering
From August 18 - 20, 2015, the Aboriginal Affairs Unit of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a historic Elder's gathering on the traditional lands of Fort William First Nation. The gathering brought together Aboriginal Elders from First Nations and Métis communities across NOSM's wider campus of Northern Ontario to discuss the future of the School's Council of Elders. Over the past ten years, the School has developed relationships with more than 20 Elders who each have special gifts for working with community members. NOSM's Council of Elders is comprised of these Aboriginal peoples who possess gifts and significant ...
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NOSM to Host 5th Francophone Symposium
The Francophone Affairs Unit of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting the School's 5th Francophone Symposium from September 24 - 26, 2015 at Laurentian University in Sudbury. This symposium will bring together health professionals and community members interested in Francophone health. These symposia are meant to inform, promote networking within the Francophone population, as well as explore questions relating to - and of interest to - the population. NOSM has a social accountability mandate to contribute to improving the health of the people and communities of Northern Ontario. As such, the School's Francopho...
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