by Jason Lind | Sep 21, 2021 | Research
Transformative virtual health care Delivering safe care during the pandemic resulted in a quick, burgeoning shift to virtual care. For the first time, primary care was able to offer expanded online access, allowing many patients to remain at home, avoiding lengthy...
by Jason Lind | Sep 21, 2021 | Research
The Epidemic within the Pandemic: The Mental Health Crisis in Northern Ontario The pandemic continues to amplify the critical shortage in mental health providers in Northern Ontario. Currently there is an estimated shortage of 40 psychiatrists in Northern Ontario. As...
by Jason Lind | Sep 21, 2021 | Education
Donations alleviate student debt NOSM has the highest student debt in comparison to other medical schools across Canada. A transformation of support is on the horizon. The average debt of a fourth-year NOSM medical student is $190k according to the Graduate...
by Jason Lind | Sep 21, 2021 | Education
A breakthrough year for Physician Assistants in Northern Ontario Currently across Northern Ontario there is a shortage of 313 full-time equivalent physicians. Of this group it is estimated that 126 family physicians are needed, and of that number 86 are needed in...
by Jason Lind | Sep 21, 2021 | Community
Record-high participation at virtual CampMed Virtual access is improving accessibility to mentorship for youth and encouraging a health-care career. Initiated as a way to keep youth engaged with CampMed during the pandemic, the virtual edition of the event debuted in...
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