NOSM Partners with HealthForceOntario to Improve Access to Health Care in the North

September 12, 2016 / Media Releases

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency (HFO MRA) have signed a collaboration agreement in order to increase access to health professionals in Northern Ontario. The goal of this collaboration agreement is to help create sustainable health systems in the communities of Northern Ontario, resulting in better health outcomes … Continue reading NOSM Partners with HealthForceOntario to Improve Access to Health Care in the North →

Continuing Education and Professional Development

August 12, 2016 /

Click on the calendar below to view Upcoming Events: Our office looks forward to assisting faculty and preceptors with their specific educational needs along the continuum of medical education, providing expertise in: Accreditation support of educational events – CFPC Mainpro+, RCPSC MOC and Health Sciences Individual and LEG needs analysis – using evidence-based perceived and … Continue reading Continuing Education and Professional Development →

Research

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CEPD Events

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NOSM and AFMC Launch New Portal for Medical Electives

July 15, 2016 / Media Releases

Yesterday, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) joined the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)’s Student Portal, an online system through which Canadian and international undergraduate medical students can apply for unique medical electives in Northern Ontario. A national information hub and centralized application service, the AFMC Student Portal provides a one-stop shop for medical students looking for … Continue reading NOSM and AFMC Launch New Portal for Medical Electives →

NOSM to Host an MD Program Information Session

June 29, 2016 / Media Releases

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will be hosting an information session for individuals interested in applying to the MD Program. Learn about the admission requirements and application process at the following information sessions:   Date:          Thursday, July 7, 2016 Time:           7:00 p.m. EST Location:   Northern Ontario School of Medicine   Laurentian University … Continue reading NOSM to Host an MD Program Information Session →

NOSM-European Health Professional Recruitment and Retention Project Receives Funding

June 23, 2016 / Media Releases

Recruiting and retaining health-care professionals for rural and remote communities is an ongoing challenge in many parts of the world. Today, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) announced that, together with partners from four European countries (Sweden, UK [Scotland], Iceland, and Norway), it would participate in a project to advance recruitment and retention of health and other … Continue reading NOSM-European Health Professional Recruitment and Retention Project Receives Funding →

NOSM Hosts International Conference to Discuss Putting ‘Communities in the Driver’s Seat’ to Promote Rural and Remote Health

June 22, 2016 / Media Releases

From Monday, June 20 to Saturday, June 25, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) will host an international conference in Sault Ste. Marie, titled the International conference on Community Engaged Medical Education and Research in the North (ICEMEN) 2016 along with three partner events: Conference on the Move, the Indigenous Research Gathering, and the Northern Health Research Conference (NHRC). More than 300 … Continue reading NOSM Hosts International Conference to Discuss Putting ‘Communities in the Driver’s Seat’ to Promote Rural and Remote Health →

Giving back to her community.

June 10, 2016 / Alumni Stories, Indigenous Stories

Source: Northern Ontario Medical Journal | 2016/06/10 Written by: Norm Tollinsky  A member of the Pic River First Nation, Zoe is proud of her Aboriginal heritage and looks forward to giving back to her community. Becoming a doctor was most likely the furthest thing from her mind as Zoe Michano-Furlotte daydreamed during the two or more hours … Continue reading Giving back to her community. →

NOSM BOARD NEWS

June 9, 2016 / Uncategorized

Using a combination of video- and tele-conference connectivity across Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. At the meeting, Board members heard from Kathleen Beatty, NOSM’s Director of Equity and Quality and Ted Bridge, NOSM’s Director of Human Resources … Continue reading NOSM BOARD NEWS →