1. October 9 – 14, 2012 Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario, Canada Early Bird Registration is Tuesday July 31 st

2. This world conference brings together: Wonca World Rural Health Conference; The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) annual conference; NOSM-Flinders Conference on Community Engaged Medical Education (ICEMEN/Muster); Consortium for Longitudinal Curricula (CLIC); and, Training for Health Equity Network (THEnet).

4. Sunday and Monday (Monday is a National Holiday in Canada – Thanksgiving Weekend) Organization Executive Meetings & Invited Planning Workshops/Discussions International Partners will Hold their Meetings at NOSM

5. Day 1 – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Opening Day with Key Note Address, Education Sessions, and a Series of Welcoming 09:00 SNO (Student) full day workshop 11:30 Opening Ceremonies 12:45 Key Note Speaker – Dr. Tim Evans 14:00 Workshops, Oral Presentations, and Thematic Posters and PeARLS 17:00 Reflective Learning Discussions 19:00 Welcome Reception / Flash Mob

6. Day 2 – Wednesday, October 10, 2012 “Preparing Health Professionals for the New Century” 08:00 Plenary Session with 3 Speakers 09:30 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 13:00 Plenary Session of 3 Speakers 14:00 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 17:00 Reflective Learning Discussions 18:00 Gala Reception for all 19:00 Gala Dinner and the Sensational Hot Rods All Day Events: Francophone Symposium Spousal Program

7. Day 3 – Thursday, October 11, 2012 “Becoming Socially Accountable by Sustainable Partnerships” 08:00 Plenary Session of 3 Speakers 09:30 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 13:00 Plenary Session – Improv Theatre Conference on the Move Departure for Sudbury 14:00 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 17:00 Reflective Learning Discussions 19:00 Cultural Evening

8. Day 4 – Friday, October 12, 2012 “Building on the Success of Innovations in the Health Profession Education” 08:00 Plenary Session of 3 Speakers Conference on the Move: Departure for Marathon and Sioux Lookout 09:30 Portage Express (Local Community Site Visits) Takes Participants on two – ½ day experiences in addition to “An Evening in the Theatre” All Day Event: Spousal Program

9. Day 5 – Saturday, October 13, 2012 “Reflecting on Community Engagement” 08:00 Plenary Session of A Student Panel Conference on the Move continues in Marathon, Sioux Lookout, and Sudbury 09:30 Portage Express (Local Community Site Visits) Takes Participants to Pose Locations 09:30 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 13:00 John Macleod Oration Award – Dr. Ian Couper 14:00 Workshops, Oral Presentations, Thematic Posters and PeARLS 17:00 Buses return from Sioux Lookout and Marathon All Day Events: Critical Care Workshop hosted by SRPC at NOSM

10. Day 6 – Sunday, October 14, 2012 “Collecting Thoughts and Generating Actions” 08:30 Building a Statement / Call to Action Conference Closing Ceremonies Critical Care Course Workshop continues Sunday afternoon Depart for Post Conference Activities in Collingwood (ROMP) or Moncton New Brunswick

11. NOSM Team Leads Abstract Scientific Review Lisa Graves David McLean Communications & Promotions Kim Daynard Conference Logistics / Host Families Cathy Powell Conference on the Move (Sudbury) Danielle Barbeau-Rodrigue Christina Graves Shelby Ch’ng Cultural Planning Tina Armstrong Tim Pile Gail Brescia Brenda Hurley Evaluation Elaine Hogard Finance & Sponsorship Ken Adams David Marsh

12. NOSM Team Leads Learning Formats Rachel Ellaway Local Community Site Visits Siobhan Farrell Meeting Logistics Vin Auld Opening Ceremonies Brenda Hurley Registration Kimberley Larkin Social and Spousal Program Gail Brescia Student Activities Derek Bos Emily Robinson, et al Technology Tariq Al-Idrissi