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Dr. Melanie Langille Named NOSM University’s New Global Health Coordinator

NOSM University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Langille as Global Health Coordinator, effective July 1, 2024.

A NOSM University alumna, Dr. Langille is a bilingual hospitalist physician at Health Sciences North and a palliative care physician at Maison McCulloch Hospice. Dr. Langille is also an Assistant Professor at NOSM University and the Health Sciences North Hospitalist Clinical Educator Lead. Her global health experience includes a diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and providing inpatient care and education in northern Ghana.

On behalf of the NOSM University community, we extend an immense thank you to Dr. Alex Anawati, outgoing Global Health Coordinator. “We are so grateful to Dr. Anawati for his incredible vision and commitment to health equity for all,” says Dr. David Marsh, Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies. “We welcome Dr. Langille to this important role and look forward to her insights and contributions.”

In the Spotlight

NODIP Renamed Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP)

Effective fall 2024, the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program (NODIP) will be renamed the NOSM University Dietetic Practicum Program (DPP).

This strategic name change aligns with recent Ontario legislation changes regarding paid internships. Furthermore, the change integrates the Dietetic Practicum Program into university governance and addresses the redundancy of the designation “Northern Ontario” appearing in both the university and current program title.

This change was approved by the NOSM University Academic Quality Assurance Committee on April 30, 2024 and by Senate on June 13, 2024.

While the name of NOSM University’s dietetic program is changing, the quality and integrity of our program will remain exceptional. DPP will continue to offer outstanding opportunities for learning and professional development in the field of dietetics.

Key points regarding the transition:

  • Effective date: The new program name will take effect in fall 2024.
  • Incoming class: The 2024-25 dietetic learner cohort will be the first group to enroll in the NOSM University DPP.
  • Graduation: This incoming cohort will be the first to graduate under the new name in July 2025.
  • Recruitment: Marketing efforts for the 2025-26 academic year will be conducted under the new program name.

This change will further enhance our program’s visibility and alignment with academic institutions while maintaining our commitment to high-quality dietetics education and training.

We acknowledge that after 17 years, this is a significant change. Many of our colleagues have been with NOSM University since our inaugural cohort began the program in 2007. While our mission remains the same, we are positioning ourselves to seize new opportunities for dietetic learners and Registered Dietitians in Northern Ontario.

Spotlight on Dietetic Practicum Program Alumni

Beth Griffin

After graduating from the University of Guelph’s applied human nutrition program in 2020, Beth took a two-year break to work in emergency food aid for children in the GTA. This helped her to make a meaningful decision to change her career path and pursue dietetics. Beth successfully completed the Northern Ontario Dietetic Internship Program in 2023, a decision that has proven immensely rewarding. Her favourite memories included the spring academic session, her practise-based project and all of the connections she made throughout her placements. She began her career at Health Sciences North, where she gained valuable experience in oncology and ICU. Currently, she is excited to be part of Hamilton Health Sciences’ innovative Extensive Needs program, focusing on children with complex medical, developmental, and social needs.

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