20 Years of NOSM University
Celebrating Our Legacy, Welcoming Our Future Hello, Aanin, Boozhoo, Tanshi, Kwe Kwe, Bonjour, Today, we celebrate a significant milestone; the 20th anniversary of NOSM University opening its doors for the very first time. From its beginnings in 2005 as the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, NOSM University has flouri...
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NOSM University Medical Student Receives Prestigious Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Matthew Redmond, a medical student at NOSM University, has been awarded the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award for 2025. The award recognizes a second-year student from each medical school across Canada who has demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to collaborative and innovative approaches ...
> Read more about the CMHF Award recipient.
New Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs appointed as NOSM University enhances academic leadership and faculty support
NOSM University has named Dr. David MacLean as the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, leading the Human and Medical Sciences Divisions. Dr. MacLean has been a dedicated member of the NOSM University community since 2004, bringing a wealth of experience across faculty, leadership, and governance roles. As a full-time facu...
> Read more about the new Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs.
Dr. Ben Quackenbush: Looking back on 20 years of NOSM University
When NOSM University opened its doors in 2005, Dr. Ben Quackenbush (MD 2009, Family Medicine 2011) was among the first students to embrace an entirely new model of medical education premiering in Northern Ontario. As a member of NOSM University’s inaugural Charter Class, he was part of a wave of learners experiencing dist...
> Dr. Quackenbush reflects on how NOSM University has shaped his career as a physician.
Rural Generalist Pathway celebrates five years
It all began with a simple question, how can NOSM University get more physicians to work in rural areas? “Summit North,” held in January of 2018, brought together physicians from across the north to brainstorm ideas for increasing the number of physicians serving Northern Ontario. From this, the Rural Generalist Pathw...
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Meet Dr. Christopher Thome: Radiation biology researcher at NOSM University
From medical imaging to naturally occurring radiation in the air and ground, low level radiation surrounds us. While we know the impacts of very high radiation levels, there are still uncertainties surrounding the impacts of low level daily naturally occurring radiation levels. This is where Dr. Christopher Thome’s...
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NOSM University respectfully acknowledges that the entirety of the University’s wider campus of Northern Ontario is on the homelands of First Nations and Métis Peoples. The university buildings are located on the territory of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay and the Anishinabek Nation, specifically Atikameksheng and Wahnapitae First Nations, in Sudbury.
NOSM University is a proud recipient of the 2019 Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award, presented by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. In 2013, NOSM University received the prestigious ASPIRE award, which recognizes international excellence in social accountability and medical education.
