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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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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

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

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 (2024/25) Cassandra Fenlon President Emily Hunt VP Finance Jr. Stevie Giles VP External Sr. Mateo Newbery Orrantia VP Education Jr. Savanah Tillberg VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Sr. Brooklyn Ranta VP Communications Jr. Matthew Redmond VP Executive Cory Tremblay VP Student Affairs Sr. Allison Jones VP External Jr. Div Patel VP Global Health Sr. Taylor Tom VP Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Jr. Piper Ennew Secretary Ryan Boudreau VP Finance Sr. Kamryn Butler VP Student Affairs Jr. Matthew Jones VP Education Sr. Tiana Bressan VP Global Health Jr. Brandon Grandinetti VP Communications Sr. Julie Leroux Past President Executive Team Year Reps Year Reps Saree Sasson Year 1 - East Meagan McGaughey Year 2 - East Thomas Edwards Year 3 - East Konnor Kennedy Year 4 - East Zachary Nott Year 1 - West Angus Foster Year 2 - West Claire Poulin Year 3 - West Taylor Murie 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 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 .

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 2028 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.

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.

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 .

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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