I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. As September begins, I’m delighted to welcome new and returning students, residents and faculty to another academic year. Whether you are joining the NOSM University community for the first time or returning to familiar faces and places, you are an important part of our shared mission. … Continue reading Welcome to Much More than Another Academic Year
As a McMaster PT student, I completed my second clinical placement in Thunder Bay in the medically complex care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being new to Ontario, I knew I wanted to explore more, and this seemed like an amazing opportunity to do that. Not only was the placement itself extremely fulfilling, but there … Continue reading Rebecca Bercha
Each year the President presents a number of awards to recognize the contributions of individuals and teams within the NOSM University community who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding commitment, and who have made significant contributions to their particular field. The President’s Awards for Distinguished Leadership were established in 2024 to recognize exceptional leadership within the NOSM University … Continue reading President’s Awards for Distinguished Leadership
Policy and Procedure for FM Resident Change in Homebase Conflict of Interest Policy FM Call on Non-CTU/MCTU IM Electives and CTU/MCTU Blocks Policy FM External Elective Policy FM Program Improvement and CQI Policy FM Academic Attendance Policy FM Promotion and Graduation Policy FM Resident Reimbursement Policy FM AI Scribe Policy
NOSM University has named Dr. Melanie Squarzolo as the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Clinical Sciences, effective October 1, 2026. A member of the inaugural class of NOSM University’s Emergency Medicine residency program, Dr. Squarzolo graduated from the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine in 2005 and completed the University of Ottawa’s Northern Ontario … Continue reading Dr. Melanie Squarzolo Appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, Clinical Sciences
The Noah Daoust Memorial Fund was established in 2005 by Noah’s parents to honour the life and legacy of their beloved son. In 2026, the fund became an endowment at NOSM University, ensuring Noah’s memory will continue to make a lasting impact for generations to come. The fund supports a bursary for a resident in … Continue reading Noah Daoust Memorial Fund
My name is Olivia, and I completed my occupational therapy placement at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC). One of my goals was to explore Northern Ontario and determine whether I could see myself living there permanently. During my two-month Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) placement, I experienced many firsts, including my first … Continue reading Olivia Weigand (Queens University, OT)
NOSM University researchers Drs. Christopher Thome, Alexander Moise, and T.C. Tai, all cross-appointed faculty with Laurentian University, are among the leading Canadian researchers who have received significant grants for innovations through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Drs. Thome and Moise are the recipients of Discovery Grants, NSERC’s flagship funding initiative … Continue reading Three NOSM University Researchers Awarded NSERC Funding
Rural South Site Director (South): Dr. Michael Mason Residents in any region within the Rural South Stream are placed with Family Medicine preceptors who provide the full scope of practice, including emergency care, obstetrics, and inpatient care. Each rural community has unique characteristics, demographics, and culture. Below are full descriptions for the kinds of experiences … Continue reading Rural South
Rural East Site Director (East): Dr. Crystal Boulianne Residents in any region within the Rural East Stream are placed with Family Medicine preceptors who provide the full scope of practice, including emergency care, obstetrics, and inpatient care. Each rural community has unique characteristics, demographics, and culture. Below are full descriptions for the kinds of experiences … Continue reading Rural East
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