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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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Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Dal President Deep Saini welcomes new spending from the Province of Nova Scotia, including for ovarian cancer research, supporting underrepresented communities in some of Dal’s professional programs, and deferred maintenance.
Staff
Friday, February 21, 2020
How much of Dal's operating funds come from tuition? What expense makes up nearly three-quarters of the overall budget? Find the answers to these questions and more in our look "behind the budget" at Dal's revenues and expenses.
Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr spoke publicly on stage for the first time at a discussion event Monday night hosted by the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative.
Ernest Ng
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
An essay written for a Dal history course last year has now been chosen as a "best example" for students looking for guidance in implementing the popular MLA style in their work.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Why does Dal have a holiday all its own on the first Friday of February? It’s in celebration of a generous donor without whom the university may well not be around today.