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NOSM Dean Receives Special Award for Outstanding Health Professional Educator

February 5, 2014 / Media Releases

On Friday, January 31, 2014, Dr. Roger Strasser, Dean of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), was awarded one of seven Special Awards for Outstanding Health Professional Educators. The awards were presented during the closing ceremonies of the weeklong, annual Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2014, this year held in Pattaya, Thailand. The … Continue reading NOSM Dean Receives Special Award for Outstanding Health Professional Educator →
NOSM Seeks Members for Aboriginal Reference Group

January 31, 2014 / Media Releases

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is seeking two (2) volunteer members to join its Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG): one (1) Aboriginal youth member (between 18 and 29 years of age), and one (1) Aboriginal health-care professional. The Aboriginal Reference Group is an integral part of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. It is … Continue reading NOSM Seeks Members for Aboriginal Reference Group →
Eighth Annual Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament Raises $30,596 for NOSM Student Bursaries

January 28, 2014 / Media Releases

A Banner Fundraising Year for Volunteer Employees of Essar Steel Algoma in Sault Ste. Marie From January 20-25, 2014, volunteer employees and retirees of Essar Steel Algoma Inc. came together for their eighth annual Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament at the John Rhodes Community Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. Since its inception in 2006, the … Continue reading Eighth Annual Bring a Doctor Home Hockey Tournament Raises $30,596 for NOSM Student Bursaries →
NOSM Hosts International Recruit and Retain Conference

January 15, 2014 / Media Releases

Northern European Countries to Learn From Canada’s Strategies to Attract Health Professionals to Underserviced Areas Recruiting and retaining health-care professionals for rural and remote communities is an ongoing challenge in many parts of the world. Beginning today, Canada’s Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is hosting an international conference aimed at sharing strategies for attracting health-care … Continue reading NOSM Hosts International Recruit and Retain Conference →
NOSM Faculty Conduct Research to Improve Patient Care

December 17, 2013 / Media Releases

On Thursday, November 28, 2013, faculty of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) presented their innovative research projects at a provincial showcase in Toronto. Titled “Innovation Fund Showcase 2013: From Innovation to Practice,” the showcase featured a selection of research projects being led by academic physicians committed to transforming healthcare delivery in Ontario. The … Continue reading NOSM Faculty Conduct Research to Improve Patient Care →
NOSM Board Holds Face-to-Face Meeting in Thunder Bay

December 2, 2013 / Media Releases

Exemplary Learners, Faculty and Preceptors Recognized by NOSM Board The Board of Directors of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held a face-to-face meeting in Thunder Bay on November 28 and 29, 2013. On the first day of the two-day meeting, Board members were provided a tour of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre … Continue reading NOSM Board Holds Face-to-Face Meeting in Thunder Bay →
NOSM Faculty and Learners Honoured by the College of Family Physicians of Canada

November 15, 2013 / Media Releases

On Saturday, November 9, 2013, faculty and learners of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) were presented with a variety of awards of distinction for their dedication and contribution to family medicine. These awards were presented at the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s (CFPC) national conference, the Family Medicine Forum, held in Vancouver, … Continue reading NOSM Faculty and Learners Honoured by the College of Family Physicians of Canada →
Roger Strasser Reappointed as Dean of NOSM Until 2019

October 17, 2013 / Media Releases

Dr. Roger Strasser, Dean of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, has been reappointed for a non-renewable five-year term as Dean beginning on July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2019. Dr. Strasser’s renewal was recommended by a 14 member Review Committee composed of members nominated by the Boards of NOSM, Laurentian University and Lakehead … Continue reading Roger Strasser Reappointed as Dean of NOSM Until 2019 →
NOSM Hosts Delegation from Northern Sweden

October 16, 2013 / Media Releases

From October 7-9, 2013, NOSM hosted a delegation of medical educators and health service administrators who travelled from Northern Sweden to learn from NOSM’s successful model of distributed, socially accountable medical education and research. Communities in Northern Sweden are experiencing severe shortages of health professionals. The north of Sweden encompasses 50 percent of the country’s … Continue reading NOSM Hosts Delegation from Northern Sweden →
NOSM Researchers Developing Fast Way to Screen Lakes for Blue-Green Algae

September 27, 2013 / Media Releases

Cyanobacteria, known commonly as blue-green algae, pose a significant health risk for Northern Ontarians, especially for those who draw on lakes for summer recreation or drinking water. Exposure to cyanobacteria can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and numb limbs, among other symptoms. For these reasons, many waterways in Northern Ontario face closures … Continue reading NOSM Researchers Developing Fast Way to Screen Lakes for Blue-Green Algae →

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