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Economic Contributions of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine to northern Ontario. John C. Hogenbirk Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research David R. Robinson Department of Economics. Context.
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Economic Contributions of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine to northern Ontario John C. Hogenbirk Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research David R. Robinson Department of Economics
Context • “The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is a … medical school for the whole of Northern Ontario, • “the School is a joint initiative of Lakehead University and Laurentian University with main campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, • and multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario.” www.nosm.ca (about us, community profiles)
Research Objectives & Approach • Overall Objective: Short-term and demonstrable social and economic impacts that have occurred since the inception of NOSM • Lakehead and Laurentian Universities • Health care facilities (e.g., Hospitals) • Northern Ontario communities • Examine economic contribution of NOSM using a Local Economic Impact Model • 57 key informant interviews • 2 focus groups (9 participants)
Expenditure pathways in a Local Economic Model Obtained for Sudbury, Thunder Bay and other major communities
Economic Contribution ($67 - $82 M)
300 Number of NOSM Employees by Year (As of December 1st of Each Year) (Source: NOSM) 250 Total Employees 200 Total FTE Sudbury Employees Thunder Bay Employees - 150 Employees in Other Locations 100 50 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 NOSM Employees
Employment Contribution • 233 full time equivalent positions • total contribution estimated at 420-510 FTE positions • NOSM also pays stipends or honoraria to committee members, Aboriginal elders and to more than 670 preceptors in over 70 Northern Ontario communities.
Conclusion:Total Economic Contributions • In 2007-2008 • $67-82M • 420-510 FTE jobs
Acknowledgements • Funding and support from MOHLTC • Dr. Joshua Tepper, Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Human Resources Strategy Division • Mr. Jeff Goodyear, Director, Health Human Resources Policy Branch • Support from NOSM • Dr. Roger Strasser, Founding Dean • Mr. Ken Adams, Associate Dean, Administration • Mr. Joe Lipinski, Director of Finance • Ms. Tina Vrbanac, Human Resources Director • Ms. Grace Vita, Planning and Risk Manager • Steering Committee & Research Team • Participation of key informants
Thank you www.cranhr.ca jhogenbirk@laurentian.ca