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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 2029 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.

Hello Current Students! Please see the links below for information on various topics relevant to NOSMU students. We're still working on this page, so please check back often for updates! 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. Internal, External, and International Opportunities Visit this page for opportunities available to students. Student Rentals Visit this page for more information on rentals available for students in Thunder Bay and Sudbury. Phase 1 FAQs Visit this page for some answers to some frequently asked questions by students in years 1 & 2. NOSMU Ombudsman Resources Visit this page for resources from the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario, or click here for the student brochure . Students of the Semester Visit this page to see the two chosen students that had an impactful semester. Student Discounts Visit this page for a variety of discounts available for our students.

Health Benefits NOSMUSC is excited to be offer ing Health Benefits Coverage to all NOSM University UME, NODIP and Graduate Students as of November 2025. MAKE A CLAIM GOOGLE DRIVE WITH MORE DETAILS NOSMU HEALTH BENEFITS PAGE DOWNLOAD YOUR STUDENT BENEFIT CARD FAQs PRICE NEGOTIATION PROCESS & UPDATES

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 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 Mackenzie Senior & Brody Laberge 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

The NOSMUSC sponsors a variety of clubs and interest groups so our learners can explore different medical specialties and special topics in healthcare. NOSMU Subcommittees Your NOSMU subcommittee representatives are committed to improving the learning experience of all undergraduate medical students (UME) at NOSMU. These elected student volunteers are your link to the various academic committees within NOSMU that oversee and develop your educational curriculum and related policy. Subcommittee representatives work to bring your concerns to the appropriate channels with NOSMU, advise NOSMU’s academic committees, and bring pertinent items from committee meetings to the attention of the student body. On this section of the NOSMUSC website you will find an overview figure of all UME Program Committee Governance Structure and portfolio outlines of the student subcommittee representatives, including a description of the focus of their committee and roles/responsibilities. There is also a link to an excel spreadsheet that summarizes previous initiatives and concerns brought forward by NOSMU students. Finally, there are links to many key resources, including Bourinot’s Rules at a glance and the terms of reference for our subcommittees. List of subcomittee representatives Annual Training for Students with Subcommittee Positions Each Fall, an annual “training” session will be held to provide background information on how subcommittees run at NOSMU and how students can effectively engage with their committee members to advocate for student concerns and create positive change for years to come! At the start of the session, outgoing reps will provide “handover” to the incoming reps to ensure longevity and progress of current initiatives. Students are encouraged to email or meet with their committee chairs prior to the scheduled meeting to review concerns or initiatives and obtain more background information if needed. Helpful Links: UME Program Committee Governance Structure Bourinot's Rules at a glance (the rule committees use to keep order and structure to meetings) Student Participation on Committees Statement Phase 1 Committee Terms of Reference Phase 2 Committee Terms of Reference Phase 3 Committee Terms of Reference Committee to Support Student Professionalism Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Terms of Reference Student Assessment and Promotion Committee (SAPC) Terms of Reference Undergraduate Medical Education Committee (UMEC) Terms of Reference Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum Committee (UMECC) Terms of Reference Theme 6 Committee Terms of Reference

The NOSMUSC sponsors a variety of clubs and interest groups so our learners can explore different medical specialties and special topics in healthcare. Subcommittees Representatives Admissions Committee Representative Michaela Coccimiglio Brock Horton Awards Committee Representative Amelie Mainville Emma Lacourse Hannah Hyde Jade O'Donnell Francophone Reference Group Emilie Labranche Joel Pitre Janik Dufour Stevie Giles Honorary Degree Subcommittee Representative Samantha Ribey Local Officer of Environmental Health and Sustainability Katrina Brain Local Officer of Global Health Education (LOGHE) Bailey Hargrave Medical Education Committee (HSN and TBRHSC) Michaela Coccimiglio Cassyra Walia Research Committee Alicia Gibbs Student Travel Fund Allocation Angelina Curwin Simon Michael Lauren Burella Aleksis Penna Wellness Committee Year 1 Hayley Patrick Alison Hampel Wellness Committee Year 4 Simon Paquette Brooklyn Ranta Black Admissions Subcommittee Annointing Osawe Committee to Support Student Professionalism Megan Mertz Hannah Melchiorre Government Affairs & Advisory Committee (GAAC) Kaylyn Dawydenko Angus Foster Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) Hannah Gray Madyson Campbell Local Exchange Officer (LEO) Jaiden Smith Daniela Senese Local Officer of Indigenous Health (LOIH) Victoria McMahon Emma Etherington Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) Nicholas Belisle Kristina Levert Stefanie Nolet Student Assessment and Promotion Allison Jones Lara Crowley-Strom Senate Sarah Ribey Meredith Charbonneau Alanna Pullen Wellness Committee Year 2 Sophie Desjardins Kaylyn Dawydenko Wellness Committee Chair Lauren Thomas Francophone Admission Committee Emilie Labranche Anabelle Breton EDI Subcommittee Co-Chairs Arshea Amer Theonilda Koiengu Health Sciences Library Advisory Group Gracie Hammell Interprofessional Student Representative Kira Gouchie Local Officer of Global Health Advocacy (LOGHA) Michaela Coccimiglio Local Officer of Reproductive and Sexual Health (LORSH) Kaylyn Dawydenko Lindsey Santa Maria Postgraduate Education Committee Representative Emma Mensour Student Graduation Committee Tiana Bressan Cassandra Fenlon Undergraduate Medical Education (UMEC) Anna Schwartz Jakob Baker-Pauley Meredith Charbonneau Joanna Murtha Wellness Committee Year 3 Alexandra Santos Piper Ennew

Your main page for important NOSMUSC documents and reimbursement forms. 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. 2024-2025 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. 2024-2025 Budget Reimbursement forms and Student Travel Fund. Price negotiation process & updates 2025-2026 Edit

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Includes all utilities, internet, and parking for one spot. Shared laundry. First & last months rent required along with credit cheque. One-year lease. See pictures here . Please contact maggie-may17@hotmail.com for more information. Thunder Bay & Region Thunder Bay Fully Furnished Apartment for Rent Fully furnished apartment with spacious living room, couches, coffee table, and computer desk included. Also included is a queen-size bed with dresser, full kitchen including a full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, pots and pans, dishes, glasses and utensils. The apartment is located in a central location, close to banks, grocery stores, Walmart, Lakehead University and the Law school. Parking spot included in the driveway. Rent is $1200, which includes all the above and all utilities and shared laundry facilities. If interested, call or text Franca at (807)627-8690. Thunder Bay House to Rent - 2 Bedroom Main Floor Near Boulevard $2000/month In unit laundry Utilities included Available for showings More information here Contact Jacob at jacob.brecka@gmail.com Thunder Bay House to Rent - 2-3 Student Occupancy 3 stories + basement 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Newly renovated $3000/month or 3150 utilities included Wifi included Fully furnished Heated kitchen floor Walking distance to waterfront, groceries and many bus stops Two car driveway Washer + Dryer Photos here For more information, please contact Tom Ginsberg at ginsberg.tb@gmail.com or at (807) 356-4866 Amethyst Harbour Road Rental - Lake Superior On Lake Superior, great views and trails, beach Big room with two double beds, desk, table and chairs, about 500 sq. ft. Private bathroom with shower. Access to laundry, has a tv. WIFI. Beautiful quiet setting. No access to public transportation. 24 minute drive to Lakehead University and Confederation College. Suitable for a quiet student. 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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. Welcome! Bienvenue! Boozhoo! 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 (NOSMU)*. Voted by YOU, the Student Body, every year we aim to accomplish the following: NOSMUSC is your advocate in liaising with Faculty and Staff to bring about positive changes to the curriculum, policies, career counseling and wellness. NOSMUSC has a focus on providing a global perspective to health and wellness. We aim to offer countless opportunities for you to learn about, advocate for, and improve global, local, and personal health and wellness. NOSMUSC Executive is elected by YOU every year. Our objective is to focus on YOUR needs and to respond to them as best as we can. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything! NOSMSC aims to provide you with the resources required to succeed in medical school. We have guides for CCC, clinical skills, and other relevant study resources. Contact Us! First Name Last Name Message Email Send Thanks for submitting! Updated May 2025

Incoming Student Frequently Asked Questions Q. Do I need a stethoscope for year 1? A. Yes! You'll be using a stethoscope for clinical skills sessions starting in your first unit. You can get whichever model and colour you'd like. Q. Do I need scrubs for Year 1? A. No. You can buy them if you'd like and many students do, but they are not necessary. If you find yourself in the hospital there are hospital issued scrubs you can use. Q. What other supplies do I need? A. A laptop compatible with the software NOSM uses for examinations. This information can be found here . The library has laptops available if yours does not meet the requirements for examinations. You can only use them up to two times before yours must have the appropriate capabilities. Q. Should I be doing school work before September starts? A. Most people do not. Q. What does the school year look like for first years? A. You will have 6 modules, each being approximately 6 weeks long (with some variation). Each block covers a different body system, aside from the first unit which is more general science content to get everybody on the same page. There are didactic lectures as well as small group learning. NOSM will provide you with a schedule for the whole year through Google Calendar. Q. What are assessments like? A. At the end of each module you write 3 exams. 2 of these are written on a Thursday, and the other the Friday the day after. 106 is the only module these dates often vary (Monday/Tuesday). NOSM has specific themes seen here . You write an exam on Themes 2, 3, and 5 on Thursday. Your other Thursday exam is called the P1SA Part One and tests Theme 4 content (foundations of medicine content). Friday is P1SA Part Two, also testing Theme 4 content however more lab focused. Q. What is O-Week? A. It's an introduction to get to know your class and the second years. Q. Do I need a parking pass? Where do I get one? A. Thunder Bay : NOSMU is located on Lakehead University's campus where parking is either pay per day or with a pass (a pass is cheaper and what the majority of students do). Many first years get a School Year Pass (Sept 1 - April 30). After they return from ICE Placement in first year (most of may) they get a monthly pass or pay daily. Lakehead parking information can be found here . Passes can be purchased online and picked up from security on Lakehead's campus. Sudbury : Parking passes for the Sudbury campus are purchased from Laurentian University and can be purchased in person or through the phone. It is not mandatory that you have a parking pass, but most students find it makes things easier. The lot number for NOSM is lot #11. Q. Do I get a locker? A. Lockers are available on both campuses. More information will come from NOSM. Q. Does NOSM provide health benefits.? A. Yes. Information can be found here . Q. What food is available on campus? A. Thunder Bay : Food on campus is only what is offered on the Lakehead campus. There's a Subway, a pizza place, a Starbucks, and The Study is a popular coffee shop on campus. The Outpost also offers food. Most students bring their own lunch. We have a lounge with a fridge, microwave, and a Keurig. Sudbury : Food on campus is only what is offered at the Laurentian campus. There is a Subway, Tim’s, and Quesada! Most students if they’re looking to go out they just drive somewhere! Many pack lunches and there’s a whole kitchen with microwave and Keurigs and fridges! Updated June 2025.

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

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 (2025/26) Matthew Redmond President Jacob McDonald VP Finance Jr. Stevie Giles VP External Sr. Felix Tubin VP Education Jr. Savanah Tillberg VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr. Hannah Aalto VP Communications Jr. Zachary Nott VP Executive Kamryn Butler VP Student Affairs Sr. Allison Jones VP External Jr. Tiana Bressan VP Global Health Sr. Taylor Tom VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr. Piper Ennew Secretary Emily Hunt VP Finance Sr. Alexandra Stubbs VP Student Affairs Jr. Mateo Newbery Orrantia VP Education Sr. Jaiden Smith VP Global Health Jr. Brooklyn Ranta VP Communications Sr. Cassandra Fenlon Past President Executive Team Year Reps Year Reps Incoming Sept 2025 Year 1 - East Saree Sasson Year 2 - East Meagan McGaughey Year 3 - East Thomas Edwards Year 4 - East Incoming Sept 2025 Year 1 - West Meagan Noble Year 2 - West Laurel Pirrie Year 3 - West Emma Harland 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 .