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Students of the Semester Hannah is a 2nd year student on the East Campus who is recognized for her leadership and deep commitment to community. She serves as a Local Officer of Indigenous Health as part of Student Council and is an active member of the NOSM U Indigenous Reference Group, where she helps amplify Indigenous voices, supports mentorship initiatives, and contributes to admissions efforts that promote Indigenous representation in medicine. Additionally, she is involved in a number of research projects at NOSM U and beyond. Her impact spans student governance, advocacy, and scholarship, making her a standout peer. Brooklyn is a 3rd year student on the West Campus, known for her creativity, compassion, and dedication to student wellness. As the Wellness Representative, she has created an inclusive, supportive environment through initiatives like yoga sessions, book clubs, and the thoughtful “WBesties” awards. She also serves as VP Communications on Student Council, managing communications behind the scenes. Her academic work includes co-authoring a chapter on self-compassion in medicine and presenting at ICAM, reflecting her passion for supporting medical learners. The NOSMUSC is proud to highlight student excellence! Although only 2 students were selected, we would like to acknowledge the many students at NOSMU that contribute positively to the student sphere.

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

Disclaimer - this is a list of suggested resources found to be useful by students. They are by no means official NOSMU resources and we do not own/update this content EDI Resources Black Medical Students' Association of Canada / Association Canadienne des Étudiants Noirs en Médecine (BMSAC) https://www.bmsac.ca/en/our-work-projects/ * this is a list of suggested resources found to be useful by students. They are by no mean official NOSM resources and we do not own/update this content.

Disclaimer - this is a list of suggested resources found to be useful by students. They are by no means official NOSMU resources and we do not own/update this content Educational Resources Guides OSCE Prep Notes (2025) OSCE Prep Notes (2022) Clerkship Survival Guide Histology Histology Guide (interactive histo slides) Yale Medical Cell Biology (normal, patho, quizzes) Gross Anatomy BlueLink - University of Michigan Medical School * may need to open in a private/incognito window Diagnostic Imaging Radiopaedia Ultrasound basics Approach to heart ultrasound Slit Lamp Exam Slit lamp exam (overview and patho) * this is a list of suggested resources found to be useful by students. They are by no mean official NOSM resources and we do not own/update this content.

Each NOSMUSC portfolio is responsible for overseeing one of NOSMU’s many committees on which students sit. NOSMUSC Portfolios & Subcommittees Each portfolio is responsible for overseeing one of NOSMU’s many committees on which students sit. VP Finance VP Student Affairs (Interest Groups) VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion NOSMU Subcommittees VP Global Health VP External (OMSA, OMA, CFMS, CMA, & more!) VP Education VP Communications Updated Mar. 2022

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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 2030 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 Visit this page for some answers to some frequently asked questions by Incoming students.

Established in 2005, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Student Council (NOSMUSC) is the overarching society for the undergraduate student body of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. Executive Council Year Reps Subcommittee Positions Our Partners Executive Council (2026/27) Zachary Nott President Juan Vargas VP Finance Jr. Allison Jones VP External Sr. Jakob Baker-Pauley VP Education Jr. Taylor Tom VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr. Hannah Aalto VP Communications Sr. Matthew Redmond Past President Matthew Keith VP Executive Alexandra Stubbs VP Student Affairs Sr. Valerie Louis VP External Jr. Jaiden Smith VP Global Health Sr. Rida Alzharan VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr. Nicole Naccarato VP Communications Jr. Jacob McDonald VP Finance Sr. Amelie Mainville VP Student Affairs Jr. Felix Tubin VP Education Sr. Daniela Senese VP Global Health Jr. Victoria McMahon VP Indigenous Health Piper Ennew Secretary Executive Team Year Reps Year Reps Incoming Sept 2026 Year 1 - East Adriana Cimino Year 2 - East Saree Sasson Year 3 - East Meagan McGaughey Year 4 - East Incoming Sept 2026 Year 1 - West Holly Lucier Year 2 - West Meagan Noble Year 3 - West Laurel Pirrie 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 May 2025 About Us The NOSMU Student Council Executive is composed of 18 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 .

The NOSMUSC sponsors a variety of clubs and interest groups so our learners can explore different medical specialties and special topics in healthcare. Interest Groups INTEREST GROUP APPLICATIONS Interest Group Funding Allocation has changed for the 2025-2026 school year . NOSMUSC is implementing a new pilot project to improve the use of funds. The project is outlined here and for additional information please contact sc.vpinternal@nosm.ca. Please see the application here to apply for Interest Group Funding. 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 & Kyle Vader ig.addictionmedicine@nosm.ca Altitude Healthcare Mentoring Program Taylor Marshall & Kaitlyn Lyrette ig.altitudementoring@nosm.ca Anatomy Teaching Group Simon Paquette & Eden Mackereth ig.anatomicalteaching@nosm.ca Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Interest Group Pascale Doucet & Jaiden Smith ig.anesthesia@nosm.ca Choosing Wisely Interest Group Taylor Marshall & Jadyn Adams ig.choosingwisely@nosm.ca Compass North Student-Led Health Outreach Emma Harland compassnorthclinic@gmail.com , https://www.compassnorthclinic.com/ Critical Care Interest Group Jake Baker-Pauley ig.criticalcare@nosm.ca Dermatology Interest Group Megan Mertz & Kamryn Butler ig.dermatology@nosm.ca Emergency Medicine Interest Group Megan Noble ig.emergencymedicine@nosm.ca Family Medicine Interest Group Claire Poulin & Felix Lavigne ig.familymedicine@nosm.ca Geriatric Interest Group Rachael Donnelly & Miranda Boudreau ig.geriatrics@nosm.ca Internal Medicine Interest Group/ACP Council of Student Members Paige Stevenson ig.internalmedicine@nosm.ca Lifeline NOSMU Zachary Nott ig.blood@nosm.ca Med Minds Matter Saree Sasson ig.medmindsmatter@nosm.ca Mental Health Interest Group Brooklyn Ranta & Jadyn Adams ig.mentalhealth@nosm.ca Muslim Students Association Mohamed Alzahran ig.msa@nosm.ca Neurology Interest Group Sara Paul & Matthew Redmond ig.neurology@nosm.ca Northern Equity Interest Group Jaiden Smith & Michaela Coccimiglio ig.northernequity@nosm.ca NOSM x AWS (Association of Women Surgeons) Camille Riopelle & Emily Pynn ig.aws@nosm.ca NOSM Friends of MSF John Lapp ig.fomsf@nosm.ca Oncology Interest Group Jenna Robert ig.oncology@nosm.ca Ophthalmology Interest Group Arjav Gupta & Cynthia Larche ig.ophthalmology@nosm.ca Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group Mary Grannary & Emily Hunt ig.orthopaedics@nosm.ca Otolaryngology Interest Group Felix Tubin ig.otolaryngology@nosm.ca Palliative Care Interest Group Tess Dufour & Jenna Robert ig.palliativecare@nosm.ca Pathology Interest Group Melissa Yeo & Andrea Louttit ig.pathology@nosm.ca Pediatrics Interest Group Laurel Schmanda & Michaela Coccimiglio ig.paediatric@nosm.ca Physiatry and Sports Medicine Society Angus Foster, Andrew Hubbard & Taylor Marshall ig.physiatryandsports@nosm.ca Planetary Health Interest Group Isabelle Moy ig.planetaryhealth@nosm.ca Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group Nicole Naccarato & Brock Horton ig.plastics@nosm.ca Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group Peter Greve, Mackenzie Martel, & Jacob Socransky ig.pocus@nosm.ca Public Health & Preventive Medicine Pascale Doucet ig.publichealth@nosm.ca Queer in Medicine Interest Group (QiMIG) Cynthia Larche ig.queerinmedicine@nosm.ca Radiology Interest Group Emma Mensour ig.radiology@nosm.ca Reach Accès Zhibbi (RAZ) Brock Horton & Taylor Watkins ig.raz@nosm.ca ResusWars Hannah Gray & Jake Baker-Pauley ig.resuswars@nosm.ca Rural Emergency Medicine Interest Group Melissa Yeo & Rachel Rising ig.ruralemergencymedicine@nosm.ca Rural Medicine Interest Group Sarah Ribey ig.ruralmedicine@nosm.ca Simulation Interest Group Mateo Newberry Orrantia & Thomas Edward ig.simulation@nosm.ca Surgical Interest Group Stevie Giles & John Hammond ig.surgery@nosm.ca Teddy Bear Clinics Stas Catanzaro ig.teddybear@nosm.ca The CliNickel Emma Mensour ig.clinickel@nosm.ca UV&Me NOSMU Chapter Jenna Robert ig.uvandme@nosm.ca Wilderness and Outdoor Recreation Medical Society (WORMS) Liam Nicol ig.worms@nosm.ca Women's Health Interest Group Kristen Palumbo & Chelsea Klein ig.womenhealth@nosm.ca Women in Emergency Medicine Interest Group Piper Ennew & Savanah Tillberg ig.womeninem@nosm.ca

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