NOSM Announces Dr. Louise Logan as Lead Clinician of NOSM’s Resident Wellness Program

Gallery Wednesday June 17th, 2020 Alexandra Poling

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Louise Logan has accepted the position of Lead Clinician of the NOSM Resident Wellness Program with Postgraduate Medical Education’s (PGME) Wellness Office, beginning July 1, 2020.

“This is a critical role at NOSM and I’m very proud to pass the baton to Dr. Logan. I look forward to supporting her transition into this role and seeing her further develop the Resident Wellness Program,” says Dr. Jonathan DellaVedova, the School’s inaugural Lead Clinician of the program. His term ends September 30, 2020, with overlap for transition.

Dr. Vivian Leung, chief resident in general surgery, sat on Dr. Logan’s interview panel as the NOSM resident representative. “Dr. Louise Logan continues to be a strong resident advocate, qualities she has exemplified since her time as chief resident. She stands out and we are thrilled that she has accepted this critical role at NOSM,” says Dr. Leung.

Dr. Logan is Francophone from Northern Ontario and is the current Emergency Medicine Clerkship Lead for NOSM in Sudbury. She is an emergency physician and Medical Lead of Continuous Quality Improvement for the Emergency Department at Health Sciences North.

She holds an undergraduate degree at Laurentian University, a MD at the Université de Montréal, and Family Medicine and Special Competency in Emergency Medicine training from the Northeastern Ontario Family Medicine Program.

She was a founding member of NOSM’s Francophone Reference Group as well as several NOSM administrative committees including Admissions and Learner Affairs, and, sat as a member of the NOSM Board of Directors and Academic Council.

Congratulations Dr. Logan! On behalf of NOSM, a special thank you to Dr. DellaVedova for his ongoing contributions and dedication throughout his term.

The NOSM PGME Wellness Office and the Lead Clinician of the Resident Wellness Program are available to residents for coaching and guidance on wellness issues and resources. Any resident experiencing academic or occupational distress is encouraged to reach out for support. Visit our Resident Wellness page for more details.

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HSN and NOSM Announce Academic Affiliation Agreement

Gallery Tuesday June 16th, 2020 Alexandra Poling

Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) announced today the signing of an affiliation agreement that will align and strengthen academic work in clinical settings and enhance patient care, education and research.

Under the terms of this five-year agreement, with a shared academic mission, HSN and NOSM are committed to integrating accountability and support for academic work into clinical settings. In addition, a stronger approach to collaborative research will be adopted along with alignment of strategic planning initiatives and priorities. The development of joint policies will also streamline processes and communication for learners, faculty and staff across the affiliated institutions.

“This agreement represents an important intersection between health care, health services and the training of physicians who deliver that care. Together, we can educate health professionals in a critical setting that results in the improved health of our community,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, NOSM Dean, President and CEO. “The relationship between the medical school and HSN is an example of real collaboration to make an impact on the health of Northern Ontarians which is especially critical during these times of pandemics and health care stresses.”

This strengthened partnership provides the community and its patients with broader resources and advanced clinical treatments, while also providing patients greater access to population-based clinical studies, cutting-edge research, and a broader range of care, while also fostering innovative medical research.

“Fostering an interprofessional learning culture where every learner is welcomed and supported, is a key priority for Health Sciences North, as outlined in our strategic plan,” says Dominic Giroux, HSN President and CEO. “As a leading academic health sciences centre, this agreement allows both HSN and NOSM to raise the bar in meeting combined objectives and responsibilities both inpatient care and academics.”

The agreement focuses on shared responsibility for excellence in health professional education, resources, operational effectiveness, and funding including: shared academic mandate; collaborative research and strategic planning; joint integrated policies and procedures; collaborative planning for health and human workforce; and, resources.

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About Health Sciences North

HSN is a leading academic health sciences centre in Canada. Research Infosource has ranked us among Canada’s top 40 Research Hospitals for six years in a row, and our Regional Cancer Program ranks among the top five in Ontario. Our purpose is to provide high quality health services, support learning and generate research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario.

About the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is committed to the education of high-quality physicians and health professionals, and to international recognition as a leader in distributed, learning-centered, community-engaged education and research.

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