Camper and volunteer applications now open for NOSM University’s 20th Annual CampMed

February 28, 2026

SUDBURY (February 12, 2026) – Applications for Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University’s 20th annual CampMed are now open to both campers and volunteers. This immersive summer program provides high-school students from Northern Ontario and other rural and remote communities with a unique opportunity to explore medicine and health sciences through hands-on learning and mentorship.

The program encourages high-school students—especially those living in rural or remote areas—to explore careers in health care.

CampMed is led by volunteer post-secondary students, graduates, medical students, and health professionals. Applications for both campers and volunteers close on March 9.

CampMed has welcomed more than 1,200 campers from 169 communities since 2006. Camper experiences include Indigenous and Francophone culture and health traditions, hands-on and simulation-based learning, and mentorship opportunities.

CampMed takes place in Sudbury from July 6-10, 2026, and in Thunder Bay from July 13-17, 2026.

For more information, visit nosm.ca/CampMed.

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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 people 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. 

For further information, please contact:

NOSM University
Phone: 807-766-7535
Email: news@nosm.ca