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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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Stephanie Rogers
Friday, April 5, 2019
He’s a sci-fi fan with childhood dreams of being a fighter pilot and a Twitter handle named after aquatic snails — now, David Gray is responsible for helping lead Dal’s newest campus and academic faculty.
Chris Benjamin
Friday, March 29, 2019
As an accomplished young athlete, Susan Spence learned discipline and focus — skills that now, as Dal’s vice-provost of planning and analytics, are essential in helping coordinate the university’s strategic planning.
Chris Benjamin
Friday, March 22, 2019
From Dean of Engineering to the person responsible for overseeing Dal's vast, growing IT infrastructure, Josh Leon's career has been driven by the power and potential of new technology.
Ryan McNutt
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Over 100 students and other Dal community members gathered Monday night in the Student Union Building’s McInnes Room for a discussion on diversity and inclusiveness, sharing ideas on where Dal should focus its efforts to ensure a more supportive university community.
Obinna Esomchukwu
Friday, March 15, 2019
Ten of Dal's elite graduate students faced off in the finals of Dal's 3 Minute Thesis compeition, with Microbiology and Immunology PhD candidate Adrian Herod taking home the top prize for his presentation on salmonella and food safety.