Northern Ontario Summer Studentship Program (SSP)

Each year, students share some of the experiences that they have while participating in the NOSM University Summer Studentship Program.

“I think it was important to see how a smaller hospital differs from a larger hospital. I think it’s so important to see how different skills are utilized in smaller communities.” – Medical Student

“Training in the community allows health professionals in training to practice in a real clinical setting and identify passions and interests they may have never known they had. For example, my studentship placement this summer taught me that I have an interest in working in the Emergency Department!” -Nurse

The rural setting gives you a perfect balance of fast pace but not too fast and you see many diverse cases every day.” – Medical Radiation Technologist

“Being able to have more exposure in a rural hospital helped solidify my passion for northern healthcare. We must run differently than larger systems in a city. The NOSM Summer Studentship gave me a glimpse into my future by providing me with valuable experience that I otherwise would not have learned in the classroom. Learning hands on from professionals who actually work in rural hospitals everyday provided me with enough knowledge to know that I wish to come back to Northern Ontario after completing my undergrad to keep working in a setting similar to what I experienced this summer.” – Physiotherapist

Click HERE for a larger listing of comments and experiences.

February 16, 2023  Update

2023 Student Applications are now closed. No late entrants will be allowed – no exceptions.

Students may still refer to the 2023 Summer Studentship FAQ’s during this time if they have questions.

Application review will take place over the next few weeks with applicants being notified of their status by March 10.

Students should NOT contact the agency during this time.

Submit the following documentation to summerstudentship@nosm.ca not later than three months following your travel end date.

One payroll stub showing proof of employment
Blank Travel Claim Form (please contact us for latest version)
Direct Deposit Form (please contact us for latest version)

February 16 2023,  Update

The review of student applications has commenced.

The NOSM University SSP Program will contact agencies as soon as the review process has been completed and will notify you of successful applicants at that time.

Please refer to the 2023 NOSM Agency FAQ’s for additional time line information.

As a reminder, applications for Summer Studentship Program funding can be submitted from November 1 – January 1 of each year. Please mark your calendars.

Late Applications or changes will not be accepted by the program, so please consult broadly within your agency prior to applying.

If you have any questions, please contact the program via email at summerstudentship@nosm.ca.

Agency Website Updates

All approved Summer Studentship Agencies may now start submitting the Ministry Reporting Data and submit Invoices for wage reimbursement. Submission of these documents is mandatory. Please refer to the Agency FAQ for more details or contact NOSM Summer Studentship if additional direction is required.

For Invoices:

• If you wish, you may use the Agency Student Information Template if your invoice will not include all the needed information.
• Submit 1 invoice with ALL employment record/payroll information (see FAQ) to NOSM Accounts Payable Department at accountspayable@nosm.ca

For submission:

• Students do not complete this form.
• Any AUTHORIZED STAFF MEMBER may complete this form after the student has completed the placement.
• Student employment particulars, including actual hours of work and wages.
• One form will be required for each student that was hired through this program.

The submission can be accessed by clicking here: 2022 SSP MOHLTC Reporting

Submissions MUST be completed before December 1, 2022. Agencies that do not complete this on time will be disqualified from next years applications.