New Faculty Publication!

Check out the following abstract for, “Impact of a computerized decision support tool and care bundle on critical care costs of acute kidney injury (AKI) patients” by faculty member Dr. Ghosh (1) and co-authors, L. Atallah (1), J. Rivers (2) and C. Bourdeaux (2). This work was recently published and accepted for presentation in the …

Recent Faculty Publication

Check out the recent publication by Dr. David Berry, “Application of big data in healthcare: examination of the military experience,” published in the journal of Health and Technology. Abstract: Abstract Healthcare is fully embracing the promise of Big Data for improving performance and efficiency. Such a paradigm shift, however, brings many unforeseen impacts both positive …

Canadian Association for Medical Education Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Ed Hirvi on his recent Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit. The Certificate of Merit promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools. See below for a list of full award recipients: Memorial University of Newfoundland/Université Memorial de Terre-Neuve Dr. Jasbir Gill Dalhousie University/Université …

Northern Lights 2021 Registration NOW OPEN

Northern Lights 2021 Daring Leadership in Difficult Times February 25 & 26, 2021 (12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   EST) Check out the following details on an upcoming leadership conference! Join us for Northern Lights 2021 and learn together with colleagues from across Northern Ontario.  Our Pan Northern Leadership Forum will include virtual sessions on the afternoons of …

Managing an epidemic during a pandemic

Check out the following article from the NOSM Overcoming Barriers to Safe Opioid Prescribing Program: SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPIOID PRESCRIBING IN NORTHERN ONTARIO ONLINE MODULE AND COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE Through the current pandemic, the opioid crisis continues. Helping primary care providers, residents and medical learners support patients through challenges with acute and chronic pain has never …

Northern Ontario Women’s Health Conference Registration Now Open!

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the Lakehead Obstetrics and Gynecology Local Education Group invite you to attend the fourth annual Northern Ontario Women’s Health Conference! This virtual half day session aims to bring together remote, rural, and urban primary care providers to network and share information related to Women’s Health in our region.  We …

Socks for Docs!

Check out this awesome initiative from the NOSM Faculty Development Office!