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Reimbursement Forms For information or clarification on any of the reimbursement options, please contact the NOSMUSC VP Finance at sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca Please note : Use the Travel Grant Funding form to apply for reimbursement in relation to conference attendance (more info HERE ) . Expense Reimbursement Form Please use this Excel form when submitting for reimbursement for expenses already incurred related to NOSMUSC initiatives; most often utilized for Interest Group (IG) reimbursements. Click here for more information. External Funding Attestation Form - Interest Groups This reimbursement form should be used by Interest Groups (IG) who have external funding that is stored in the NOSMUSC Banking Account The President/Chair of the IG must sign the form and submit it to the NOSMUSC VP Finance at sc.vpfinance@nosm.ca No receipts required Student Travel Fund If you have recently attended a conference and would like funding support from the NOSMUSC, complete this Google form : This funding does not apply to electives, SEEs, clinical placements or courses, international exchanges, or the Ontario Medical Student Weekend (OMSW). You may only claim one conference per form. To apply for funding for multiple conferences, please complete a new form for each. Terms of reference (2024-2025) Click here for more information

This is your starting point to inquire about international electives, learn more about global health at NOSMU, access resources, and get involved in the international medical community. 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. International Exchange Information Click HERE for information on the International Federation of Medical Students' Association international exchange opportunities and the NOSM U 3-Step Application and Approval Process for all international exchanges. Click HERE for information regarding NOSM faculty open to having students involved in international research, clinical experiences, or courses. Are you NOSMU faculty and interested in having students join on international research or clinical work? Click HERE to complete a 3-minute survey to outline your work and potential student involvement. This information will be distributed to students through NOSMUSC.

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 Renewals and New Applications are now CLOSED for the 2024-2025 school year. Interest Group Funding Allocation has changed for the 2024-2025 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 Brieanne Olibris ig.anatomicalteaching@nosm.ca Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Interest Group Mackenna Mackie & Tyler Pretty ig.anesthesia@nosm.ca Choosing Wisely Interest Group Nathan Jeffery & Vanessa Toupin ig.choosingwisely@nosm.ca Compass North Student-Led Health Outreach Emma Harland compassnorthclinic@gmail.com , https://www.compassnorthclinic.com/ Critical Care Interest Group Samuel Hebert & Ashley Perrault ig.criticalcare@nosm.ca Dermatology Interest Group Heather Lex ig.dermatology@nosm.ca Emergency Medicine Interest Group Chloe Smith & Dani Mann ig.emergencymedicine@nosm.ca Family Medicine Interest Group Claire Poulin & Felix Lavigne 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 Nathan Jeffery ig.geriatrics@nosm.ca Internal Medicine Interest Group/ACP Council of Student Members Joanna Murtha & Hannah Shortreed ig.internalmedicine@nosm.ca Mental Health Interest Group Brooklyn Ranta ig.mentalhealth@nosm.ca Neurology Interest Group Jenna Robert & Thomas Edwards ig.neurology@nosm.ca NOSM x AWS (Association of Women Surgeons) Camille Riopelle & Emily Pynn ig.aws@nosm.ca NOSM Friends of MSF Kara Passi & John Lapp ig.fomsf@nosm.ca NOSM West Run Club Taylor Marshall & Madyson Campbell ig.nosmwestruns@nosm.ca Oncology Interest Group Hailey O'Grady ig.oncology@nosm.ca Ophthalmology Interest Group Nicole Costanzo & Alex Kos ig.ophthalmology@nosm.ca Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group Kathryn Culliton & Brandon Grandinetti ig.orthopaedics@nosm.ca Otolaryngology Interest Group Julie Leroux & Melissa Yeo ig.otolaryngology@nosm.ca Palliative Care Interest Group Simone Smith & Tess Dufour ig.palliativecare@nosm.ca Pathology Interest Group Melissa Yeo ig.pathology@nosm.ca Pediatrics Interest Group Jenna Schlorff & Laurel Schmanda ig.paediatric@nosm.ca Physiatry and Sports Medicine Society Angus Foster & Taylor Marshall ig.physiatryandsports@nosm.ca Point of Care Ultrasound Interest Group Mackenzie Senior 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 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) Jenna Robert ig.raz@nosm.ca Rural Emergency Medicine Interest Group Brandon Grandinetti & Emma-Liisa Makinen ig.ruralemergencymedicine@nosm.ca Rural Medicine Interest Group Claire Poulin ig.ruralmedicine@nosm.ca Simulation Interest Group Mackenzie Senior & Brody Laberge ig.simulation@nosm.ca Surgical Interest Group Cory Tremblay & Emma-Liisa Makinen ig.surgery@nosm.ca The CliNickel Felix Tubin ig.clinickel@nosm.ca Wilderness and Outdoor Recreation Medical Society (WORMS) 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 Emma-Liisa Makinen & Meagan McGaughey ig.womeninem@nosm.ca

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