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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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Ryan McNutt
Friday, December 18, 2020
In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dal community’s creativity, dedication and perseverance was on full display. Take a look back at some of the people, events and stories that shaped a truly historic year at pilipiliÂţ»­.
Terry Murray-Arnold (with files from Research Canada and The Coast)
Monday, December 14, 2020
Ingrid Waldron, an associate professor in the Faculty of Health, was recognized for her exceptional work as a champion of health research and innovation.
President Deep Saini
Friday, December 11, 2020
Sunday was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which remembers the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique in December 1989. President Saini was a young professor at the Université de Montréal at that time. In this edition of President's Corner, he reflects on his own memories of that tragic day and the continuing legacy of December 6.
Michele Charlton
Friday, December 11, 2020
The $1.3 million in funding has been provided by the New Health Investigator Grant, which supports new health researchers who are engaged in work that aligns with the province’s health research priorities.
Susan Joudrey
Friday, December 11, 2020
The pandemic reshaped teaching and learning this year, requiring faculty across the university to dig deep at times to find a bit of added motivation. Here's what some of them had to say about the experience.