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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 pilipiliÂţ»­ 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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President Deep Saini
Friday, April 16, 2021
In this week's column, Dr. Saini discusses Dal's role as a civic university and, in particular, why it is uniquely equipped and positioned to collaborate to truly make an impact in the health outcomes of Nova Scotians.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Like other deans at pilipiliÂţ»­, the Faculty of Health's Brenda Merritt tapped into the ingenuity of her community last year when faced with the pandemic. She discusses some of the ups and downs and what the future could look like in her Faculty.
Kenneth Conrad
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Doctoral graduates Phillip Joy and Lindsay Wallace are recipients of the 2021 Dalhousie Doctoral Thesis Awards. We caught up with them to learn more about their research and where it has taken them.
Matt Reeder
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Three renewable scholarships announced by Dalhousie offer financial support, mentorship and more to students of Black and African descent, one of several ways the university is moving forward on recommendations laid out in the Lord Dalhousie report and several other internal reports.
Mark Campbell
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Workplace burnout among Canadians has long been an issue of concern and grown even more prevalent during the pandemic. Dr. Angela Cooper explains the signs and impacts of burnout and offers tips to prevent and manage it.