Overview:

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM U) is a medical school and research institution located in Northern Ontario, Canada. It is a partnership between Laurentian University and Lakehead University, with campuses in Sudbury and Thunder Bay. NOSM U is dedicated to addressing the health needs of Northern Ontario by training physicians and conducting research focused on the region's unique challenges.

Services Offered:

NOSM U offers a wide range of services to students, staff, and faculty, including:

Learning Management Systems:

Elentra, myCurriculum, myAssessments, one45, PaNDa

Financial Services:

Expense Reimbursement, Self-Service (WebAdvisor)

Communication and Collaboration Tools:

Intranet, myMail, WebEx, Directory, Qualtrics

Research Resources:

ROMEO Research Portal, Research Services Office

Campus Resources:

Library, Campus Maps, Human Resources, IT Helpdesk, Archived Webcasts

Other Services:

Canto, Promo Item Catalogue, Resident On Call Claims

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Key Reasons to Study There:

Focus on Rural and Northern Health:

NOSM U is committed to training physicians who are dedicated to serving the health needs of rural and Northern communities.

Innovative Curriculum:

The curriculum is designed to be innovative and responsive to the needs of Northern Ontario.

Community-Based Learning:

Students have the opportunity to learn in a variety of community settings, including hospitals, clinics, and Indigenous communities.

Strong Research Focus:

NOSM U is a leader in research on rural and Northern health.

Supportive Environment:

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students.

Academic Programs:

NOSM U offers a variety of academic programs, including:

MD Program:

A four-year program leading to a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Residency Programs:

A variety of residency programs in various medical specialties.

Rehabilitation Sciences Program:

A Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences program.

Dietetic Practicum Program:

A program for aspiring Registered Dietitians.

Medical Electives:

Opportunities for medical students to gain clinical experience in Northern Ontario.

Medical Physics Residency:

A residency program for aspiring Medical Physicists.

Graduate Studies:

A Master of Medical Studies program.

Physician Assistant Program:

A program for aspiring Physician Assistants.

Standardized Patient Program:

A program that trains standardized patients to simulate real-life patient encounters for medical students.

Rural Generalist Pathway:

A pathway for medical students who are interested in practicing in rural communities.

Other:

• NOSM U is a proud recipient of the 2019 Charles Boelen International Social Accountability Award and the 2013 ASPIRE award.
• The school is committed to Indigenous health and has a strong Indigenous Affairs Office.
• NOSM U has a strong focus on Francophone medical education.
• The school has a number of partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario.
• NOSM U is a non-profit organization.