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About Us The NOSMU Student Council Executive is composed of 17 Executive Members and 8 Class Representatives who are actively involved in event planning, student advocacy, curriculum development, as well as ensuring the wellness of all NOSMU cohorts. Each portfolio is responsible for overseeing one of NOSMU’s many committees on which students sit. ​ For more information on the organization, roles, and responsibilities of the Executive, see our Constitution . Executive Council Year Reps Subcommittee Positions Our Partners Executive Council (2024/25) Cassandra Fenlon President Emily Hunt VP Finance Jr. Stevie Giles VP External Jr. Div Patel VP Global Health Sr. Savanah Tillberg VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr. Unfilled Position Secretary Matthew Redmond VP Executive Cory Tremblay VP Student Affairs Matthew Jones VP Education Sr. Tiana Bressan VP Global Health Jr. Brandon Grandinetti VP Communications Sr. Julie Leroux Past President Ryan Boudreau VP Finance Sr. Mackenzie Senior VP External Sr. Mateo Newbery Orrantia VP Education Jr. Lobna Abdel-Dayem VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr. Brooklyn Ranta VP Communications Jr. Executive Team Year Reps Year Reps Meagan McGaughey Year 1 - East Thomas Edwards Year 2 - East Konnor Kennedy Year 3 - East Jamie Lucio Year 4 - East Angus Foster Year 1 - West Claire Poulin Year 2 - West Taylor Murie Year 3 - West Jason Vaillancourt Year 4 - West NOSMU Student Committee Positions Committee Positions Our Partners The NOSMUSC is proud to be partnered with external organizations that enable opportunities for student involvement and provide discounts on textbooks, question banks, airlines, and hotels. ​ For any questions pertaining to any of the above organizations, please contact the NOSMUSC VP External at sc.vpexternal@nosm.ca Our Partners Updated April 2024

Expense Reimbursement Process When it is used: When you have already incurred expenses related to NOSMUSC initiatives; most often utilized for Interest Group reimbursements. Reimbursement requests are to be sent within 30 days of the expense being incurred. How it is used: Download the Excel form to your computer. Complete all cells highlighted in yellow. Please make sure to sign as the requestor (line 35 ). An electronic signature is acceptable. Save as an Excel document. Send to the Most Responsible Person (MRP) for the budget line item, and ensure their signature is provided (line 39 ) . If the MRP is not known, please reach out to the VP Finance -sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca . - Ex. For IG expenses, the group's president is the MRP. Send an email containing itemized receipts along with the reimbursement form containing both requestor and MRP signatures to sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca . Itemized receipts are required (i.e. receipts that indicate what items were purchased and not a simple debit/credit slip). Credit Card statements are not accepted. What is required: Reimbursement form including signatures of both MRP and requestor. Itemized receipts. Submission within 30 days of when expense(s) incurred. When is funding received: Completed requests are processed within 10-14 days of receipt by the VP Finance - sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca . Student Travel Fund When it is used: To be used following attendance of an approved event: Approved events include, but are not limited to, conferences, seminars, and networking opportunities. E xcludes events where academic credit or certificates are given. You do not require pre-approval , but if you have concerns about whether or not your planned event could be covered, please reach out to the VP Finance - sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca . You do not need to be presenting to be considered for funding. Both virtual and in-person events will be considered for funding. Note , applications are to be made once expenses are incurred and the event has occurred. Exceptions for events to be attended in May , in which case applications are required prior to events occurring for pre-approval . Emails outlining this specific process are sent closer to the deadline to apply. Maximum funding of up to 70% for Domestic Conferences, and up to 50% for International Conferences of applicable expenses. Applicable expenses include, but are not limited to, registration fees, transportation costs, accommodations, and meals (if not included in the registration fee - excluding alcohol). Where it is found: HERE ​ How it is used: Complete the Google Form within 30 days of returning from the event. Email itemized receipts to VP Finance - sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca . i.e. receipts that outline what items were purchased and not credit/debit slips or credit/debit statements When is funding received: The Student Travel Fund Allocation Committee meets 3 times annually. Preliminary funding decisions are made at these meetings and up to $100 of preliminary funding may be provided to applicants following these meetings (usually in December and March). ​ In May of each fiscal year, all applications received for that year are considered in totality and final funding decisions are made. If total applications do not exceed the total amount of funding available ($40,000), each application will receive up to 70% of applicable expenses for domestic events, and up to 50% for international events. If total applications exceed $40,000, then applications may receive less than the maximal amount. ​ ​ In summary, preliminary funding is provided on a semi-annual basis , with the remaining funding received in May/June of the fiscal year. ​ Student Travel Fund - Terms of Reference

NOSMUSC Documents To access the NOSMUSC documents, you will need to use your NOSMU Google Drive access once you select the document you wish to view below. Constitution NOSMU Constitution, for a complete list of all NOSMUSC policies, by-laws, and organizational structure. 2023-2024 Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes, for details on items discussed during NOSMUSC monthly meetings. Motions Motions, for details on actions taken by the NOSMUSC. Budget NOSMUSC budget, for details on NOSMUSC spending and revenue. 2023-2024 Budget Reimbursement forms and Student Travel Fund.

Global Health This page is your starting point for you to inquire about international electives, learn more about global health at NOSMU, access resources, and get involved in the international medical community. ​ We are always looking to expand and update the information posted here. If you have any questions about global health, please don’t hesitate to contact your NOSMUSC VP Global Health Executives at sc.vpglobalhealth@nosm.ca. What is Global Health? In a world where 3 billion people are living on less than $2.50 US per day, bearing 90% of the world’s disease burden and yet having access to less than 10% of its health resources, there are still astounding health inequalities. Although the field of Global Health is often equated with that of International Health, there is a growing definition that encompasses much more than health inequalities between populations. ​ The field of Global Health is broadly defined by the International Institute of Medicine (IOM) as “health problems, issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries may be influenced by circumstances or experiences in other countries, and are best addressed by cooperative actions and solutions.” Many associate Global Health with issues of health inequalities such as water sanitation and malnutrition, but more recently, it has come to encompass broader health issues faced of a global scale, such as urbanization, climate change, and chronic disease. In the era of globalization, we no longer live in a bubble. The health of Northern Ontarians is tied to factors beyond geographical and national borders. Increases in the flow of people, products, and information between countries and continents are dramatically influencing the world’s health. As a leader in social accountability, NOSMU is ensuring we have skills to improve the health of the populations we serve, both locally (including addressing health inequalities faced by the Indigenous peoples in Northern Ontario) and internationally. What is the Global Health Committee? The Global Health Committee is a group of students who meet regularly throughout the year to discuss and plan Global Health events, initiatives and opportunities for NOSMU students. The Global Health Committee is chaired by the VP Global Health Sr and Jr and consists of the Local Officer of Indigenous Health Sr and Jr, Local Officer of Exchanges Sr and Jr, Local Officers of Sexual and Reproductive Health (2), Global Health and Climate Change Advocate, and our Local Officer of Global Health Education. Our Executive Member Roles Indigenous Health Global health has been defined as “an area for study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide” (Koplan et al, 2009). Building upon this, a newer definition of global health was proposed – global health is “collaborative trans-national research and action for promoting health for all” (Beaglehole & Bonita 2010) ​ Indigenous populations within Canada are in many senses unique nations with their own government/leadership, language, culture and land base. For a number of complex and inter-related reasons, Indigenous people experience higher burden of disease and lower health status than other Canadians. Considering the definitions of global health, reducing health inequalities and improving the health status of Indigenous peoples falls squarely within the goals of global health. At NOSMU, Indigenous health is emphasized specifically in our curriculum. Northern and Rural Health is Theme 1 of the five themes to our curriculum. We learn about Indigenous health in our Case Based Learning (CBL), through Community and Interprofessional Learning (CIL) placements, and through the Integrated Community Experience (ICE) of Module 106. During ICE 106, students spend 4 weeks living in Indigenous communities to learn about Indigenous culture and history, and to understand some of the health issues facing Indigenous peoples. Check out NOSMU’s Indigenous Affairs website for more information on NOSMU’s Indigenous focus, Indigenous communities in Ontario, and NOSMU’s 106 placement. ​ References Beaglehole R & Bonita R. 2010. What is global health? Global Health Action 3:5142. (Open Access ) Koplan J et al. 2009. Towards a common definition of global health. Lancet 373:1993-5. Global Health Community Resource List Click HERE for the Global Health Community Resource document, a list of community based resources developed by the NOSMU Global Health Committee to aid in service navigation when providing care.

External Updates Here you will find updates from our external partners . OMSA OMSA is the dedicated student voice to the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), representing the views and concerns of the over 3,000 Ontario medical students on a number of issues, from financial assistance, post-graduate training, and health policy. Additionally, OMSA has also worked over the past years to tailor a program of events and services for students to enhance their experiences throughout their medical school training. We’ve created opportunities and activities that offer social, leadership, advocacy, wellness, professional, and personal development for our members. For more information, please visit the OMSA website . CMA The Canadian Medical Association is the national voice of the medical profession. Their focus is on creating strong and accessible health systems, fostering well-being and diversity in medical culture, and ensuring every person in Canada has equal opportunity to be healthy. In partnership with physicians, medical learners, patients and others, they advance these goals through advocacy, knowledge sharing and granting. For more information, please visit the CMA website .

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Subcommittees Representatives Admissions Committee Representative Hannah Aalto (Y1W) Hailey O’Grady (Y3E) Government Affairs & Advisory Committee (GAAC) Alanna Makinson (Y3E) Hannah Mihkail (Y4E) Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) Chloe Smith (Y3E) Taylor Tom (Y1W) Local Exchange Officer (LEO) Radhika Nangia (Y3E) Tianna Bressan (Y2E) Local Officer of Indigenous Health (LOIH) Hannah Gray (Y1E) Taylor Tom (Y2W) Centralized Complementary Studies Committee (CCSC) Caleigh Bourdon (Y3E) Brieanne Olibris (Y3W) Student Assessment and Promotion Heather Lex (Y3W) Taylor Murie (Y3W) Student Travel Fund Allocation Angelina Curwin (Y1E) Jane Keating (Y3W) Wellness Committee Year 2 Isabelle-Gabrielle Hendel (Y2E) Brooklyn Ranta (Y2W) Wellness Committee Chair Kara Passi (Y3E) Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Stefanie Nolet (Y2E) Caleb Lawlor (Y3W) Sebastien Labelle (Y4W) Awards Committee Representative Hannah Hyde (Y1E) Jade O'Donnell (Y2W) Cory Tremblay (Y3E) Ashley Perrault (Y4W) Health Sciences Library Advisory Group Jenna Schlorff (Y3E) ​ Interprofessional Student Representative Kira Gouchie (Y1E) Local Officer of Global Health Advocacy (LOGHA) Tafheem-Un Nisa (Y2E) Local Officer of Reproductive and Sexual Health (LORSH) Alyssa Labelle (Y3E) Laurel Pirrie (Y1W) Program Evaluation Committee Stefanie Nolet (Y2E) Caleb Lawlor (Y3W) Sebastien Labelle (Y4W) Student Graduation Committee Rachel Belanger (Y4E) Sarah Herst (Y4W) Undergraduate Medical Education (UMEC) Meagan McGaughey (Y1E) Mateo Orranti (Y1E) Brieanne Olibris (Y2W) Sophie Thomas (Y4E) Wellness Committee Year 3 Megan Forgie (Y3E) Janelle Lazor (Y3W) Postgraduate Education Committee Representative Mackenzie Straub (Y2E) ​ Francophone Admission Committee Simon Paquette (Y1E) Sebastien Labelle (Y4W) Northern and Rural Preparation and Implementation Committee Janik Dufour (Y3E) Local Officer of Environmental Health and Sustainability Elizabeth Arif (Y1W) Local Officer of Global Health Education (LOGHE) Savannah Tillberg (Y2W) Medical Education Committee (HSN and TBRHSC) Caleb Lawlor (Y3W) Lauren Hamill (Y1E) Research Committee Kathryn Culliton (Y3W) Committee to Support Student Professionalism Joanna Murtha (Y1E) Nusha Ramsoondar (Y4W) Wellness Committee Year 1 Lauren Thomas (Y1E) Piper Ennew (Y1W) Wellness Committee Year 4 Allie Chown (Y4E) Jacqueline Hanley (Y4W) Senate Megan Clark (Y2W) Tyler Pretty (Y3E) Andrew Watson (Y3E)

Legen d APPLICA TION & SURVEY DEADLINES EVENT R EGISTRATION DEADLINES EVE NTS Click to download Google Calendars . Other Opportunities Examining the relationship between Mini Medical School and pursuing a career in medicine November 13 , 2023 By Asclepius Medical Camp for Youth, a University of Alberta Medical Students’ Association initiative They are curious to know if you had the chance to attend a "mini medical school" or a similar experience before embarking on your medical journey. Share your story with them by completing a 5-minute survey. Your insights could inspire the next generation of doctors! And guess what? Your responses are completely anonymous. Link to the survey. This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Alberta Human Research Ethics Board: Ethics ID # Pro00118041. Survey that assesses medical professionals’ experiences with and knowledge of genetics November 7, 2023 Medical genetics at McGill University Survey to to assess and improve knowledge of clinical genetics among medical students and physicians. The survey includes an instructive quiz that intends to improve the participants’ understanding of practical aspects of clinical genetics. The survey is available here - i t should take about 10 minutes to complete. Individuals at any stage of their medical training or career can participate. MSc Research Project - uOttawa Health Sciences July 15, 2023 From the perinatal Environmental Health Education (PEHE) team. With the recent wildfires and poor air quality, environmental health is more relevant than ever. This survey and subsequent (optional) interview could benefit students by creating discussions around environmental health and implications for pregnancy outcomes. They provide resources at the end of my survey to encourage students to find more information that could answer questions or inspire further personal investigations. English Survey. French Survey. Posters. OMSA’s NORM Student Feature M ar c h 22 , 2 023 The OMSA’s NORM committee is looking to feature medical students with Northern or rural experience, whether that be studying in Northern/rural areas, completing a Northern/rural placement or previous life experience. Fill out this survey to be featured on their social medias! Canadian Medical Students Against Human Trafficking Recruitment M ar c h 22 , 2 023 Wanted: human rights advocates, strategizers, thinkers, creators and do-ers to join our team of volunteers at Canadian Medical Students Against Human Trafficking! Click here for more information. OMSA: Wellness in Medicine Instagram Page M ar ch 15 , 2 023 OMSA and CFMS have teamed up to run an instagram page dedicated to promoting wellness throughout our unique journeys in medicine. Winners will be contacted via Instagram Direct Messages. Survey Examining the Knowledge, Perception, Challenges, Benefits, and Drawbacks o f Artificia l Intelligence in Ophthalmology Among Medical Students M ar ch 15 , 2 023 You are invited to participate in a research project examining artificial intelligence in ophthalmology education. To participate, you will need to complete this short questionnaire (~10 minutes). Chance to win a $25 gift card. Survey Available for 6 weeks. Menstrual Product Drive for Muskrat Dam First Nation Funds will be used to purchase menstrual kits for the community of Muskrat Dam Lake First Nation. GoFundMe page OMSA Communique Subscribe here to get access to the OMSA monthly newsletter . Elections timeline for external organizations CFMS and OMSA will be having their elections in April / May 2023, if you’re interested in running in an election keep an eye out for more information and reach out if you’d like support preparing your application OMSA Leadership Summit / AGM (Toronto) Elections for OMSA, more information to come CFMS Medical Education Day of Action (Ottawa) Opportunity to meet with Members of Parliament and advocate for issues related to medical training, more information to come

Welcome Incoming Students! Please see the links below for information on various topics relevant to incoming students. We're still working on this page, so please check back often for updates! Class of 2027 Facebook Group Join this group to stay up to date on upcoming events and deadlines and to chat with current NOSM students! NOSMUSC Facebook Group Join our Facebook group to stay up to date with the NOSMUSC and learn about upcoming events for NOSMU students.​ You can also follow us on instagram @thenosmusc . NOSMUSC Portfolios Visit this page to learn more about all the ways the NOSMUSC works to support students at NOSMU. Student Rentals Visit this page for more information on rentals available for students in Thunder Bay and Sudbury. Orientation Week East | West Visit this page for more information on your orientation week. FAQs Coming soon! Visit this page for some answers to some frequently asked questions by Incoming students.

Interest Groups INTEREST GROUP APPLICATIONS ​ Interest Group Renewals and New Applications are now CLOSED for the 2022-2023 school year. Notification of IG status will be released soon. For more information contact sc.vpinternal@nosm.ca ​ The NOSMUSC sponsors a variety of clubs and interest groups so our learners can explore different medical specialties and special topics in healthcare. Information on the current NOSMUSC approved student groups are listed below. ​ There are 2 primary ways you can be involved in an interest group: General Member: Members attend events organized by the interest group. Executive Member: If you are interested in taking on more a leadership role for a specific interest group, please email the contact for that specific interest group. Note that to participate either as an executive or general member requires that your fees for NOSMUSC be paid. For information regarding student fee payments please visit our Student Council Fees section. ​ ​ ROOM BOOKING REQUEST FORM Click HERE to access the room booking request form. ​ ​ INTEREST GROUP GUIDE Click HERE for information on overarching interest group goals (such as increasing event attendance, efficient spending, email fatigue and considerations for EDI), room booking, reimbursement requests, external funding attestations forms and requesting additional NOSMUSC funds. Addiction Medicine Amanda Fluke & Alex Klem ig.addictionmedicine@nosm.ca Altitude Healthcare Mentoring Program Emma Harland & Danika Lavoie ig.altitudementoring@nosm.ca Anatomy Teaching Group Hallie Prescott ig.anatomicalteaching@nosm.ca Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Interest Group Jesse Moreau ig.anesthesia@nosm.ca Choosing Wisely Interest Group Nathan Jeffery ig.choosingwisely@nosm.ca Compass North Student-Led Health Outreach Emma Harland ig.compassnorth@nosm.ca Critical Care Interest Group Samuel Hebert & Ashley Perrault ig.criticalcare@nosm.ca Dermatology Interest Group Taylor McGaughey & Heather Lex ig.dermatology@nosm.ca Emergency Medicine Interest Group Jacob Belanger & Tyler Randle ig.emergencymedicine@nosm.ca Evidence Based Medicine Interest Group Samuel Hebert & Allie Chown ig.ebm@nosm.ca Family Medicine Interest Group Sara Calvert & Jewel Kozik ig.familymedicine@nosm.ca Francophone Health – Groupe d’intérêt sur la santé des francophone Gabrielle McDonald & Janik Dufour ig.francophonehealth@nosm.ca Geriatric Interest Group Ashley Benard-Legris ig.geriatrics@nosm.ca Internal Medicine Interest Group/ACP Council of Student Members Allie Chown & Mel Lacasse ig.internalmedicine@nosm.ca Mental Health Interest Group Alexandrea Macey ig.mentalhealth@nosm.ca Neurology Interest Group Christine Arbour ig.neurology@nosm.ca NOSM x AWS (Association of Women Surgeons) Brieanne Olibris & Alyssa Labelle ig.aws@nosm.ca NOSM Friends of MSF Kara Passi & John Lapp ig.fomsf@nosm.ca Oncology Interest Group Danika Lavoie ig.oncology@nosm.ca Ophthalmology Interest Group Daniel Lamoureux & Nicole Costanzo ig.ophthalmology@nosm.ca Orthopaedic Surgery Interest group Janelle Lazor & Kathryn Culliton ig.orthopaedics@nosm.ca Otolaryngology Interest Group Julie Leroux ig.otolaryngology@nosm.ca Palliative Care Interest Group Ella Proulx & Simone Smith ig.palliativecare@nosm.ca Pathology Interest Group Davide Marchese & Kalem Barrow ig.pathology@nosm.ca Pediatrics Interest Group Katie Zugic & Alyssa Labelle ig.paediatric@nosm.ca Personal Finance 101 Ashley Wallace & Kathryn Culliton ig.personalfinance@nosm.ca Physiatry and Sports Medicine Society Laura Deschamps & Mary Grannary ig.physiatryandsports@nosm.ca Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group Sophie Thomas & Mackenzie Senior ig.pocus@nosm.ca Public Health & Preventive Medicine Talia Di Marco ig.publichealth@nosm.ca Queer in Medicine Interest Group (QiMIG) Tyler Pretty & Andrew Watson ig.queerinmedicine@nosm.ca Racial Equity in Medicine Lobna Abdel-Dayem ig.racialequitymedicine@nosm.ca Radiology Interest Group Konnor Kennedy & Dylan Siltamaki ig.radiology@nosm.ca Reach Accès Zhibbi (RAZ) Tyler Pretty & Kimberly Friesen ig.raz@nosm.ca Rural Emergency Medicine Interest Group Sophie Thomas & Brody Laberge ig.ruralemergencymedicine@nosm.ca Rural Medicine Interest Group Shannon Little & Rachel Belanger ig.ruralmedicine@nosm.ca Simulation Interest Group Mackenzie Senior ig.simulation@nosm.ca Surgical Interest Group Daniel Tappenden & Samuel Hebert ig.surgery@nosm.ca Urology Interest Group Anastasia MacDonald & Ryan Boudreau ig.urology@nosm.ca Wilderness and Outdoor Recreation Medical Society (WORMS) Sophie Thomas & Liam Nicol ig.worms@nosm.ca Women and Children's Health Interest Group Claire Walsh & Hannah Roberts ig.womenchildrenhealth@nosm.ca Women in Emergency Medicine Interest Group Michaela McGillis ig.womeninem@nosm.ca 4000 Red Beads Lisa Winslow ig.4000redbeads@nosm.ca

Learner Wellness We acknowledge that it can be challenging to reach out for help, and that sometimes it is unclear what resources are available to students. Please see the Infograph below for a summary of mental health resources available to NOSMU students provided by the Mental Health Interest Group and feel free to reach out to your Wellness Year Representatives or the Learner Wellness Committee Chair . NOSMU Well app NOSMU Learner Wellness Page WELLNESS4MDS