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Your spot for relevant student wellness resource links. 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

The NOSMUSC external portfolio will have all our partner updates, such as from the OMSA, OMA, CFMS, CMA, and more! 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 .

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I opt-out of the Health Benefits Plan? A: If students have Health Benefits coverage through another means (e.g. parents, spouse, etc.) they can opt out of the NOSMU plan, but must show proof of this to be eligible to opt-out. Opt-out period will be September 1st-30th, 2024. Students will opt-out directly through the NOSMUSC Health Benefits page Q: Can I add a dependent to my plan (spouse, children, etc.)? A: Dependents can be added to your plan, the cost to do so is paid directly through WeSpeakStudent on the NOSMUSC Health Benefits page during the Opt-In/Opt-Out period from September 1st-30th, 2024. Q: How do fees and enrollment work? A: For Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Students, Fees are paid directly to NOSM University and collected as part of student ancillary fees when tuition is paid. Students will be automatically enrolled in the plan as of September 1, 2024.

There are many annual events, and daily behind-the-scene operations that are organized and delivered by the NOSMUSC! Student Council Fees What the NOSMUSC provides YOU! There are many annual events, and daily behind-the-scene operations that are organized and delivered by the NOSMUSC, below are a few examples: Student Council Fees Wellness Activities CaRMs Preparation Interest Groups Winter Formal Graduation Tutorial Sessions Buddy Events O-Week Activities Advocacy Placement Reviews

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

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

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.

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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