Rooted in the North
Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, After a year of planning, we are thrilled to unveil Rooted in the North, NOSM University’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. For me, this moment is both exciting and deeply personal. Recently returning to Northern Ontario has brought me back to my roots and reminded me why ...
> Read the latest edition of Northern Routes: Rooted in the North
Join the NOSM University Board of Governors
Help shape the future of Northern health care NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university, with a mission to strengthen Northern communities and health systems through socially accountable health education and research. The Board is seeking three new members with expertise in: Higher educatio...
> Learn more about joining the Board.
Inaugural NOSM University Honorary Degrees to Celebrate Leaders Who Have Transformed Health Care in the North
Awarding honorary degrees for the first time in its history, NOSM University is recognizing two individuals whose contributions have helped shape the University's mission, strengthen its connection to community, and ultimately improve access to health care across the North. The inaugural recipients, Elder Theresa Fiddler...
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Dr. Gregory Carfagnini named Program Director, Addiction Medicine
NOSM University is pleased to announce that Dr. Gregory Carfagnini has been appointed Program Director, Addiction Medicine, effective April 1, 2026. An enhanced skills medical residency program, Addiction Medicine is open to resident doctors who have completed a two-year family medicine residency. An Assistant Professor ...
> Read more about Dr. Carfagnini's role.
Dr. Florence Morriello appointed Program Director, Internal Medicine
NOSM University is pleased to announce Dr. Florence Morriello as the incoming Program Director, Internal Medicine, effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Morriello brings extensive experience in clinical practice and academic leadership, with a strong focus on distributed medical education and training residents for Northern and...
> Read more about the new Program Director.
When Research Meets Patient Care: Two NOSM University Master of Medical Studies Learners Use Research to Drive Change
NOSM University Master of Medical Studies (MMS) learners Ethan Horner and Dr. Amal Osman come from different health-care backgrounds, but they enrolled in the MMS program for the same reason: to improve the patient care that they deliver. “This program ensures safe and up-to-date care for my patients by providing a sol...
> Read more about how research is driving change.
NOSM University respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of the University’s wider campus of Northern Ontario is on the homelands of First Nations and Métis Peoples. The university buildings are located on the territory of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay and the Anishinabek Nation, specifically Atikameksheng and Wahnapitae First Nations, in Sudbury.
NOSM University is a proud recipient of the 2019 Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award, presented by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. In 2013, NOSM University received the prestigious ASPIRE award, which recognizes international excellence in social accountability and medical education.