1/3 Today, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan First Nation, was named NOSM University’s inaugural Chancellor. Congratulations,
@cblackst
@ddsv3
➠
Today the Northern Ontario School of Medicine officially welcomes incoming Dean, President and CEO, Dr. Sarita Verma. July 1 marks the start date of Dr. Verma’s five-year term, succeeding Dr. Roger Strasser, Founding Dean and CEO of NOSM.
#NorthernOntario
Parry Sound has two new family doctors! Drs. Mara Hollingsworth & Owen Prichard are both from Parry Sound, both graduated from NOSM & now both are practising in their home town. They say training placements solidified their commitment to family medicine.
1/4 ✨Today we become
#NOSMUniversity
—Canada’s first independent, purpose-built medical university. With a new name, and expanded seats for learners, the future is bright!
Congratulations to NOSM medical student Justina Marianayagam, co-author of the new International Guideline on the Management of Chronic Pain in Children. She was 1 of 3 Canadians selected by
@WHO
to contribute.
@_justinam
@ddsv3
NOSM will help vaccinate remote First Nations in
#NorthernOntario
. "I can't tell you how inspired I feel for our school, our students. Everybody wants to be part of the solution," Dr. Sarita Verma, Dean, President & CEO, NOSM.
#NOSMVaccinerollout
#COVID19
“We’re thrilled to have Drs. James Goertzen and
@snewbery1
join us in these roles. They have been actively engaged with NOSM for many years,” says Dr. Verma. “They are well known across the North, and are valued for their expertise in their respective areas.”
@ddsv3
#MedEd
Northern Lights 2022 – Registration Now Open! Don’t miss the
#NOSM
Pan Northern Leadership Forum. This year, we’ll focus on strategies that are essential for being an effective leader. To register, visit 1/3
.
@thenosm
would like to recognize the stellar work of Dr. Rob Anderson, who is completing his tenure as the Program Director for both the Anesthesiology and Family Practice Anesthesia programs on December 31, 2018, having led them for the past 10yrs
Dr. Cindy Blackstock,
#NOSMUniversity
's Chancellor, is 1 of 3 nominees for the 2023 World's Children's Prize. Congratulations, Dr. Blackstock!
@cblackst
@ddsv3
🌟
Today, NOSM University names Dr. Céline Larivière as its inaugural Provost and Vice President Academic for a five-year term beginning February 1, 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Larivière.
@clariviere2
@ddsv3
▶️
✨One year ago today, we were proclaimed Canada’s first independent medical university—
#NOSMUniversity
. It has been an exciting and inspiring year, and we look forward to brave new adventures ahead.
@ddsv3
#MedEd
#NorthernOntario
Let’s talk about the “S” word. A must-read article by NOSM medical student
@VanessaKW3
in the
@CMAJ
. "I hope that in sharing my journey, I can provide comfort or support to someone bereaved by suicide; encourage others to support a friend."
#MedEd
@ddsv3
"As I run this morning, I will be praying for the spirits of the thousands of women and girls who have gone missing or have been murdered, and praying for a world that is safe from violence," shares Dr. Lorrilee McGregor, NOSM Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health.
Later this year, Dr. Roger Strasser will retire from his position as Founding Dean & CEO
@thenosm
. He spoke to Sudbury Living about the success of the School and what he is most proud of:
Read the inspirational story of Dr. Jenny Thomas, who overcame surmounting obstacles. Join us in celebrating NOSM’s extraordinary graduating MD
#Classof2021
.
Congratulations to all the medical students who matched yesterday in
#CaRMS2020
. We're thrilled that our incredible fourth-year MD students had a 100% match rate. Congratulations! Be sure to tag us in your
#MatchDay
photos.
#AwesomeNOSM
Congratulations to Miranda Waugh, third-year
@thenosm
medical student and
@LaurentianU
alumna. Miranda is the receipient of The Jim Glionna award from
@CdnMedHallFame
. She founded the Art of Medicine Project to develop emotional awareness in health care.
Dr. Sarah Newbery, NOSM Assistant Dean, Physician Workforce Strategy, has joined the new
@CMAJ
editorial advisory board.
@snewbery1
Northern perspective included alongside
@janephilpott
.
#MedEd
#CMAJ
This week, NOSM third-year medical students started their eight-month Comprehensive Community Clerkship (CCC) in communities across Northern Ontario. Four medical students are in Parry Sound until April 2021.
#MedEd
Congratulations to Dr. David MacLean,
#NOSMUniversity
researcher, on receiving $150,000 from the Canadian Space Agency to study the effects of space flight on the human body.
@ddsv3
@dmarshnosm
🚀
"If there was ever a poster girl for the physician who most loves to live and work in Northern Ontario it might be Dr. Lacey Pitre, a well-known medical oncologist
@HSN_Sudbury
." Dr. Pitre is a
#NOSMAlumni
and
@thenosm
Assistant Professor.
Congratulations to NOSM’s Awards of Education and Scholarship recipients: Dr. Erin Cameron,
@RonyAtouiMD
, Dr. Liisa Levasseur, Dr. Mary Olsten, Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick, Dr. Richard Senior, Dr. Vincent Le, Niharika Shahi,
@ImproDoc
, Dr. Eli Nix, Ms. Josée Malette &
@stacydesiletsMD
.
How fearless women lead. What happens when purpose and passion overshadow fear? Hear the voices of these outstanding women.
#IChooseToChallenge
#IWD2021
"Without the support of my family, close friends, and mentors, saying
#YestoNOSM
#oui
àlemno would not have been possible. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my development and to
@laurentianu
for the memorable experiences. Grandma Gloria, this one's for you" - Chantae
Congratulations to Dr Stacy Desilets, CAME Certificate of Merit Award Winner from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine! / Félicitations à la Dre Stacy Desilets, lauréat du Certificat de mérite de l’ACÉM de l’École de médecine du Nord de l’Ontario!
@thenosm
#com2020
#MedEd
2/3 “Dr. Blackstock embodies the values of social justice, respect, and integrity. As Chancellor of NOSM University,
@cblackst
’s tenacious, inspirational leadership and steadfast moral courage will set the tone for us as Canada’s first independent medical university,” says
@ddsv3
Dr. Travis Marion is
#NOSMUniversity
's new Program Director of the
#OrthopedicSurgery
residency program, effective July 1, 2022. We thank Dr. Kurt Droll, outgoing Program Director, who will remain in a supportive role until September 2022.
@ddsv3
@RobAnders1
"We need to get back to the basics: basic science, basic media literacy, evidence and accuracy. Fear is distracting people from the evidence, misinformation travels faster than truth," says
@CaulfieldTim
, Professor at
@UAlberta
speaking to med students in
#ThunderBay
#GoScience
Welcome to all students undertaking research in the NOSM research labs this academic year. NOSM is honored to be your choice for your undergraduate projects, MSc and PhD theses and post-doc fellowships as you tackle
#research
questions relating to the health of
#NorthernOntario
.
ICYMI: Dr. Cindy Blackstock, renowned Indigenous child and family rights activist and member of the Gitxsan, was named
#NOSMUniversity
’s inaugural Chancellor.
@ddsv3
@cblackst
The opening procession of NOSM University MD celebrants, to the powerful sound—and gift—of the Jeordi Pierre Drummers.
#NOSMU2023
#NOSMUGrads
#ThunderBay
Dr. Erin Cameron, NOSM Assistant Professor, and her team are receiving $164,825 to spend two years examining how socially accountable medical education fosters transformation in rural health care systems.
#meded
#research
#socialaccountability
Dr. Tara Baldisera is a recipient of the
@OntarioCollege
of Family Physicians 2019 Award of Excellence for advancing interprofessional concussion management and research and her contributions to evidence-based resources for health-care providers. Congrats!
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Laferriere, NOSM Associate Professor, on receiving the
#CPSOCouncil
award for leadership and your contribution to oncology and
#cancercare
as the Chief of Oncology at the
@TBRHSC_NWO
. We're proud!
@cpso_ca
@ddsv3
94 per cent of graduates who have completed both their MD and residency programs
@thenosm
are now practising in Northern Ontario. Learn more about NOSM in our 2018 Report to Northern Ontario
#RootedInTheNorth
Today we celebrate
#NOSMUniversity
—and the incredible legacy of Dr. Sarita Verma. As she retires, we honour her unparalleled impact on our university and the medical community. 🎉
#NOSMUCelebrates
#NOSMUExcellence