NOSM University announces Dr. Katie Anderson as the incoming Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, effective June 1, 2024.

An alumna of the MD and Psychiatry Residency programs and an Assistant Professor, Dr. Anderson has a long track record with NOSM University.

Currently, she provides outpatient psychiatric care in Thunder Bay and other communities served by St. Joseph’s Care Group, where she has also served as Medical Director of Community Mental Health. Her practice includes the provision of virtual psychiatric services to underserved populations across Northern Ontario. Additionally, she is a Regional Clinical Lead for Mental Health and Addictions at Ontario Health North.

On behalf of the NOSM University community, we extend an immense thank you to Dr. Scott Carmichael, outgoing Acting Program Director. Dr. Carmichael’s commitment to NOSM University learners is sincerely appreciated.

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NOSM University relaunches International MD Electives Program

Tuesday May 28th, 2024 Alexandra Poling

NOSM University is proud to announce its International MD Electives Program will relaunch on June 1, 2024. The program invites students enrolled at medical schools outside Canada to apply for clinical elective placements beginning in February 2025 through NOSM University.

This program offers medical students a hands-on learning experience working alongside skilled clinicians in diverse Northern settings, including rural and remote communities, urban centres, and Indigenous and Francophone communities.

To learn more, visit NOSM University’s online Clinical Electives Catalogue at nosm.ca/electives. Applications can be submitted through the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada Student Portal.

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NOSM University is Canada’s first independent medical university and one of the greatest education and physician workforce strategy success stories of Northern Ontario. More than just a medical university, it was purpose-built to address the health needs of the region. While advocating for equitable access to care, the university contributes to the economic development of Northern Ontario. NOSM University relies on the commitment and expertise of the peoples of Northern Ontario to educate health-care professionals to practise in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy, NOSM University is an award-winning, socially accountable organization renowned for its innovative model of distributed, community-engaged education and research.

Interested students should contact:

Lora Wahamaa
Community Relations Coordinator
NOSM University
Email: internationalelectives@nosm.ca

For further information, please contact: news@nosm.ca

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Dr. Gautam Kumar named NOSM University’s new Program Director of Pediatrics

Monday May 27th, 2024 Caroline Cox

Dr. Gautam Kumar is the incoming Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program at NOSM University effective July 1, 2024.

A consultant pediatrician who has been practicing in Sudbury for the last 14 years, Dr. Kumar is a graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Pediatric Residency and MD programs.

Dr. Kumar has held the position of Chief of Pediatrics at Health Sciences North since 2019. He has been an Assistant Professor at NOSM University since 2010. During this time, he has been heavily involved in the pediatric residency training program, including spending six years as a member of the competence committee.

On behalf of the NOSM University community, we extend an immense thank you to Dr. Katie Murphy, outgoing Interim Program Director. Dr. Murphy’s commitment to NOSM University learners is sincerely appreciated.