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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 →
Eight Departing Board Members Thanked for Contributions to NOSM Governance

September 20, 2013 / Media Releases

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its Annual Members and Board of Directors meetings on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. These meetings were video-linked between the School’s West Campus at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and its East Campus at Laurentian University in Sudbury, with other Directors participating via teleconference. The following members were … Continue reading Eight Departing Board Members Thanked for Contributions to NOSM Governance →
NOSM and HSF Announce New Research Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health

September 9, 2013 / Media Releases

On Monday, September 9, 2013, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF), and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) introduced Dr. Sheldon Tobe as the new HSF/NOSM Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health at the NOSM. The creation of the HSF/NOSM Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health is … Continue reading NOSM and HSF Announce New Research Chair in Aboriginal and Rural Health →
NOSM Announces Three Senior Appointments

September 4, 2013 / Media Releases

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Janice Willett as Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Dr. David MacLean as Assistant Dean of Research, and Dr. Owen Prowse as Assistant Dean of Admissions. “Drs. Willett, MacLean, and Prowse have valuable expertise to share with the Northern Ontario School … Continue reading NOSM Announces Three Senior Appointments →

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