In the Spotlight

New NOSM Graduate Receives CMA Advocacy Award

Dr. Niharika Shahi (MD Class of 2020) received the Canadian Medical Award (CMA) for Young Leaders (Student) for her outstanding advocacy efforts on unique Northern Health issues including, Indigenous youth mental health support in high school, public education around opioid overdose and Naloxone administration, and raising awareness about the signs of local human trafficking. The award honours one student “in recognition of their exemplary creativity, initiative and commitment to making a difference at the local, provincial and national level. Dr. Shahi was surprised to that she was the recipient of the award, and she doesn’t...

NOSM ALUMNUS NEW ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, ELECTIVES

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce Dr. John Coccimiglio has accepted the position of Academic Director, Electives, effective September 1, 2020. Dr. Coccimiglio completed both his MD and family medicine residency at NOSM. Devoted to living and working in the region, Dr. Coccimiglio now practices as a family physician in acute and long-term care in Thunder Bay. Dr. Coccimiglio has been recognized throughout the years for his academic excellence, clinical teaching, research, and volunteer work. He attributes his achievements and work ethic to the academic and clinical experiences he obtained while a stu...

NOSM student honoured with national award, inspiring a new generation of health leaders

Congratulations to third-year medical student Brittany Pennock, recipient of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award. The award recognizes second-year medical students who exemplify perseverance, collaboration and an entrepreneurial spirit. Recipients have an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge. “I am very honoured and humbled to have been chosen as NOSM’s recipient of the 2020 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award,” says Pennock. I have found great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment in working closely with NOSM to represent ...