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Two new NOSM MD seats earmarked for the Department of National Defense

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) MD program is offering two new medical student seats exclusively for military candidates who are selected for subsidization by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

“By partnering with the Department of National Defense we will prepare Canadian military physicians to treat underserviced and remote communities across Canada and around the world,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, NOSM Dean, President and CEO. “It is an honour to help prepare Canadian military physicians with this level of hands-on training. There truly is no better training ground than Northern Ontario.”

“NOSM has been accepting military candidates to the MD program for several years. The difference now is that we are able to increase opportunity to get into NOSM by adding two additional dedicated spots for qualified military applicants,” Dr. Verma explains.

Applicants to the new stream must be Regular Force Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and must meet all of NOSM’s general application requirements.

“Canadian Forces Health Services Group is pleased to collaborate with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in the provision of subsidized medical training to future General Duty Medical Officers,” says Major Tina Lipcsey, Staff Officer Attraction, Canadian Forces Health Services Group.

NOSM has been instrumental in providing medical training to students being subsidized by the Canadian Armed Forces through both the Military Medical Training Plan and the Medical Officer Training Plan.

“In order for soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen to be willing to put themselves in harms’ way, they need to feel confident that, if injured at home during training or overseas on operations, there will be highly qualified Medical Officers readily available to provide them with the urgent medical care they need,” says Major Lipcsey. “Since the Canadian Armed Forces does not have its own medical school, it relies on partnerships with civilian educational institutions like NOSM to produce highly educated and skilled physicians.”

For more information and full details on how to apply, visit nosm.ca/mmtp or email admissions@nosm.ca.

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

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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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