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Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

Listening, learning, leading: Dal Medicine's new dean shares his vision

As he begins his term as dean, Dr. Saleem Razack discusses social accountability, medical education, and his vision for strengthening health care across the Maritimes and beyond.  Read more.

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Ryan McNutt
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Faculty member Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Dallaire Institute ED Shelly Whitman, and several Dal alumni are among this year’s appointees to the Order of Nova Scotia, honouring significant contributions to the province.
Dayna Park
Monday, August 24, 2026
A new lab opened at Dalhousie this summer represents a major leap forward for simulation-based health education in Atlantic Canada, offering students access to more advanced training that will prepare them for complex-care situations.
Michelle Soucy Rankin
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
From anatomy education to flexible learning and graduate mentorship, this year’s recipients are shaping how students learn, connect, and succeed.

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DPMG
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Award criteria includes high and consistent performance, new approaches and initiatives, positive influence and leadership, impact on the university community, and alignment with organizational mission, vision and values.
Mark Campbell
Friday, June 16, 2023
Shoppers Drug Mart has made a transformative $2.5 million gift to support diversity and inclusion in health education and research that aligns with Nova Scotia’s health transformation agenda.
Tanis Trainor
Friday, June 16, 2023
Dalhousie’s Faculty of Graduate Studies presents the Governor General’s Gold Medals each year to recognize the university’s most outstanding master’s graduates. Learn more about this year's driven recipients.
Staff
Friday, June 16, 2023
They are cheerleaders and advocates for students. They provide outstanding service to students. They are mentors to students. Meet the recipients of the 2023 Rosemary Gill Awards, Dal's top honour for supporting students outside the classroom.
Alison Auld
Friday, June 16, 2023
Dr. David Kelvin, an infectious disease expert at Dal, is launching an $850,000 research project to identify hotspots for poxviruses and better understand their spread, filling an important knowledge gap while improving preparedness, prevention, and response efforts for future outbreaks.