May 2013

The Faculty of Health Professions Strategic Plan for Research, developed in consultation with faculty and internal/external stakeholders, has now been released.

Congratulations to our students on their acheivements this month.

The recent Full Faculty meeting was an occasion to celebrate teaching and research excellence in our Faculty with awards given to Brenda Merritt (FHP Teaching Excellence Award), Shaun Boe (FHP Early Career Research Award) and Ingrid Sketris (FHP Senior Research Excellence Award).

The acheivements of Health Administration students were celebrated at the REA+CH 2013 Leadership Gala.

The School of Health Administration's Alumni Association recently started a Mentorship Program to connect Master of Health Administration students with health leaders from across Canada.

Congratulations to Jackie Gilby (Nursing) who was the recipient of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Distinguished Service Award.

Congratulations to Alana Fleet (Physiotherapy) who was the recipient of this year's Faculty of Health Professions Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research.

Dr. Anne Fenety has been named as the new Director for the School of Physiotherapy.

Dalhousie's School of Nursing was in the spotlight during National Nursing Week - May 6 - 12, 2013.

Nursing instructor Ellie Bethune has retired after 33 years of dedicated service.