NOSM University is proud to announce the accomplishments of faculty, preceptors, learners, alumni, and staff at the second-annual NOSM University Achievement Celebration, held on Friday, May 3, 2024.Â
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The awards ceremony, part of the annual Northern Constellations and Connections faculty development conference, drew health-care professionals from across Northern Ontario. The ceremony recognized 19 preceptors, 11 faculty, five learners, two staff, two alumni, and one honorary alumnus who have each demonstrated exemplary service and commitment to health care, medical education, and research in Northern Ontario. Nominations were made by members of the NOSM University and Northern Ontario communities. Â
New this year, the Dr. Sarita Verma Awards for Distinguished Leadership at NOSM University recognized recipients who have contributed significantly to the betterment of the NOSM University community.Â
In addition, NOSM University celebrated this year's promotions, which are at the full and associate professor and professor emeritus levels. Dr. Bill McCready, a longtime leader at NOSM University who was recognized as Professor Emeritus, delivered the Last Lecture "Lessons Learned and the Role of Serendipity: How Fate Shaped a Long Career."Â
"NOSM University the first and only medical university in Canada has an incredible community of people behind it. We are so proud to recognize their extraordinary accomplishments," says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University.Â
NOSM University congratulates the award-winners and the faculty who have received promotions. For the full agenda, please click here.
Faculty awardsÂ
- Physician Clinical Teachers' Association Leadership Award: Dr. Sarah McIsaac, Greater SudburyÂ
- Academic Leader Award: Dr. Rony Atoui, Greater SudburyÂ
- Clinical Scholar Award: Dr. Ioannis Voutsadakis, Sault Ste. MarieÂ
- Clinical Teacher Award: Dr. Amber Dudar, Thunder BayÂ
- Community Champion Award: Denise Taylor, Thunder BayÂ
- Faculty Mentorship: Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick, HuntsvilleÂ
- Medical Educator Award: Dr. Richard Painter, North BayÂ
- Scholar Award: Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam, Greater SudburyÂ
Learner awardsÂ
- Learner Peer Teaching: Dr. Michael Christie, Thunder BayÂ
- Learner Scholarly Activity: Arjav Gupta, Thunder BayÂ
- Learner Advocate/Leader: Ashley Wallace, Thunder BayÂ
- Learner-Nominated Teacher Award: Dr. Kiersten Parr, TimminsÂ
Alumni awardsÂ
- Rising Star Award: Dr. Kyle Harper, TimminsÂ
- Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Dr. Kim Varty, Thunder BayÂ
- Honourary Alumni Award: Chuck Schmitt (posthumously), DrydenÂ
The inaugural Dr. Sarita Verma Awards for Distinguished Leadership at NOSM University Â
- Faculty Northeast: Dr. David MacLean, Greater SudburyÂ
- Faculty Northwest: Dr. Kim Varty, Thunder BayÂ
- Staff Northeast: Dr. Kristy Côté, Greater SudburyÂ
- Staff Northwest: Marie Parkkari, Thunder BayÂ
- Learner Northeast: Dr. Mélanie-Rose Frappier, North BayÂ
- Learner Northwest: Taylor Murie, Thunder BayÂ
Health Sciences Preceptor AwardsÂ
- Commitment to Clinical Education Award - Occupational Therapy: Linda Smith, Greater SudburyÂ
- Commitment to Clinical Education Award - Physiotherapy: Marie-Josée Dagenais, North BayÂ
- Commitment to Clinical Education Award - Speech-Language Pathology: Sally Guillemette, TimminsÂ
- Commitment to Clinical Education Award - Dietetics: Rachel Palahnuk, Sault Ste. MarieÂ
- Innovative Preceptor Award - Occupational Therapy: Sarah-Jane Mason, HuntsvilleÂ
- Innovative Preceptor Award - Physiotherapy: Fraser Stephenson, Sioux LookoutÂ
- Innovative Preceptor Award - Speech-Language Pathology: Carrie Linklater, North BayÂ
- Innovative Preceptor Award - Dietetics: Chantal Bélanger, Greater SudburyÂ
- Interprofessional Collaborator Award - Occupational Therapy: Mavia DeNoble, Greater SudburyÂ
- Interprofessional Collaborator Award - Physiotherapy: Jill Whitwam, Temiskaming ShoresÂ
- Interprofessional Collaborator Award - Speech-Language Pathology: Brenda Liddle, HuntsvilleÂ
- Interprofessional Collaborator Award - Speech-Language Pathology: Allana Gowan, HuntsvilleÂ
- Interprofessional Collaborator Award - Dietetics: Lela Hopper, Greater SudburyÂ
- Academic Excellence Award - Physiotherapy: Cheryl Alderdice, North BayÂ
- Academic Excellence Award - Dietetics: Bridget King, Greater SudburyÂ
- Northern Ambassador Award - Occupational Therapy: Monique Jardine, North BayÂ
- Northern Ambassador Award - Physiotherapy: Derek Debassige, M'Chigeeng First NationÂ
- Northern Ambassador Award - Speech-Language Pathology: Rachel Pessah, TimminsÂ
- Northern Ambassador Award - Dietetics: Kelsey McGinn, Kirkland LakeÂ
PromotionsÂ
- Dr. Carita Lannér, Professor EmeritaÂ
- Dr. William McCready, Professor EmeritusÂ
- Dr. Tara Baron, ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Ayman Hassan, ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Alex Moise, Professor Â
- Dr. Alain Simard, ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Adedayo Alabi, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Mélanie Breau, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Chantal Corbeil, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Lily DeMiglio, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Joseph Del Paggio, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Sarah Facca, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Renée Gauthier, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Ken Hotson, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Naana Afua Jumah, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Tara Leary, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Virginie Marchadier, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Renée-Anne Montpellier, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Florence Morriello, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Rebekah Neckoway, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Laura Power, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Kerry Reed, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. David Savage, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Ravinder Jeet Singh, Associate ProfessorÂ
- Dr. Karen Splinter, Associate ProfessorÂ
NOSM University is Canada's first independent medical university and one of the greatest education and physician workforce strategy success stories of Northern Ontario. More than just a medical university, it was purpose-built to address the health needs of the region. While advocating for equitable access to care, the university contributes to the economic development of Northern Ontario. NOSM University relies on the commitment and expertise of the peoples of Northern Ontario to educate health-care professionals to practise in Indigenous, Francophone, rural, remote, and underserved communities. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and advocacy, NOSM University is an award-winning, socially accountable organization renowned for its innovative model of distributed, community-engaged education and research. Â
