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Economic Contributions of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine to northern Ontario

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

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  1. 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

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. NOSM Programs

  5. Expenditure pathways in a Local Economic Model Obtained for Sudbury, Thunder Bay and other major communities 

  6. Expenditures in northern Ontario

  7. Economic (base) multiplier

  8. Economic Contribution ($67 - $82 M)

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. Conclusion:Total Economic Contributions • In 2007-2008 • $67-82M • 420-510 FTE jobs

  12. 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

  13. Thank you www.cranhr.ca jhogenbirk@laurentian.ca

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