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Niigaanegabow Indigenous Leadership Award helps fund medical education for future Indigenous physicians at NOSM University
A major financial award from the CMA Foundation, the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) Foundation, recognizes medical students at NOSM University who demonstrate exceptional leadership within Indigenous communities. Named the Niigaanegabow Indigenous Leadership Award, the $250,000 grant will support two Indigenous medi...
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NOSM University Honours Excellence in Health Sciences Education
Exceptional health education begins with exceptional educators. As part of its commitment to strengthening the future health workforce across Northern Ontario, NOSM University celebrated the outstanding contributions of health sciences educators.
At the Health Sciences Preceptor Awards, held on Friday, June 12 in Sudbu...
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NOSM University and Lakehead University Co-host Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada Gathering
The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) hosted its 35th Annual Mentorship Gathering from June 4–7, 2026, in Thunder Bay (Animikii-Wiikwedong), on the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. Proudly cohosted by NOSM University and Lakehead University, this national Gathering brought together appr...
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NOSM University Graduates to Strengthen Health Care and Research
NOSM University honoured the achievements of 70 new Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, and four Master of Medical Studies graduates at convocation ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 22 and Sudbury on May 29, 2026.
These new MDs are stepping into the next chapter of their medical careers as resident doctors, where they...
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