Strengthening Northern Roots: Research, Residency, and Renewal
As July concludes and we look to August, this is an opportune moment to reflect on recent accomplishments and set our sights on the academic year to come. NOSM University continues to grow in both scope and impact, and the activities of the past month have reinforced our commitment to excellence in socially accountable heal...
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New Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs appointed as NOSM University enhances academic leadership and faculty support
NOSM University has named Dr. David MacLean as the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, leading the Human and Medical Sciences Divisions. Dr. MacLean has been a dedicated member of the NOSM University community since 2004, bringing a wealth of experience across faculty, leadership, and governance roles. As a full-time facu...
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NOSM University Marks a Historic 2025 Convocation
NOSM University proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary with a convocation season filled with milestones and meaning. In ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 23 and in Sudbury on May 30, 2025, the University conferred its 1,000th MD degree, while honouring the achievements of 69 new physicians, and 1 Masters of Medical Stu...
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Finding community and wellness with theatre and medicine
At first glance, theatre and medicine may seem worlds apart. But not for Dr. Lisa Habermehl and a few like-minded colleagues in Kenora who came together to create a new theatre company—So I Guess We’re Doing This? The theatre company aims to foster creativity by blending the worlds of performing arts and medici...
> Read more about how Dr. Habermehl combines theatre and medicine
Breaking ice and barriers: Shannon Kenrick-Rochon joins final Antarctic leadership expedition
As an Assistant Professor committed to equity and inclusion in STEMM, Shannon Kenrick-Rochon brings both academic expertise and personal passion to her role at NOSM University. Her selection for the final Antarctic expedition of the global leadership initiative Homeward Bound is a testament to her individual accomplishments...
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Postgraduate medical residents need your support
As new residents begin their training with NOSM University in communities across Northern Ontario—many for the first time—they face unique challenges. In response, the NOSM University General Postgraduate Bursary was established in 2024 to support residents with the rising cost of living and the demands of residency. Yo...
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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.
