A Dryden doctor has been recognized for his work with Northern Ontario School of Medicine medical learners.
Dr. Adam Moir is a NOSM graduate himself and was recently honoured by the Ontario College of Family Physicians, the provincial government and the hospital.
“So proud and humbled and it was a wonderful moment but it spoke to the high calibre of medical students we’re attracting to our area. I was lucky enough that a few of them that worked in Dryden put together a nomination package and it was an incredible honour.”
He says the local education of medical learners and welcoming them to our community is integral to fixing the current shortage of physicians across the province.
“That’s a workforce that we need to fill and historically it was much, much harder for rural residents to get into medical school and to pursue post-secondary school and nursing and things like that. NOSM and the Confederation College and Lakehead University programs are eliminating some of those barriers.”
Dr. Moir notes these students are spending money in our community and interacting with others and making them feel welcome is key to keeping future physicians in town.
He stresses a number of students who have learned in Dryden have went on to win provincial and national medical awards.
To hear the complete interview with Dr. Moir and the important work being done in Dryden to recruit and keep physicians visit the Audio link below:
It was my pleasure to present @adambluedryden with a certificate of recognition for his OCFP Community Educator of the Year award.
Thank you for making a meaningful impact in your students’ lives and in our community. https://t.co/7eUMaaeUjZ
— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) December 20, 2022
