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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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Jennifer Lewandowski
Friday, March 15, 2019
Dr. David Anderson is more than just the dean of Dalhousie Medical School — he still maintains clinical practice in the school, seeing patients weekly as a hematologist.
Mary Jane Webber
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Dal's ambitious redesign of its downtown Sexton Campus has been about more than new buildings and spaces. It's also involved a significant sustainability overhaul that's a possibility to receive Dal's highest-ever LEED rating. Take a closer look with video highlights and more.
Graeme Gunn
Thursday, March 14, 2019
For students looking to see if assistive technologies like voice-to-text and smart pens can help with their studies, the up-front costs can be prohibitive. That’s why Dal’s Student Accessibility Centre has established an assistive technology lending library, making these tools available for students to borrow free of charge.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Nominations are now open for the President’s EDI Awards, which recognize outstanding efforts of faculty and staff in advancing equity, diversity and inclusiveness at Dal.
Staff
Monday, March 11, 2019
Highlights of presentations and decisions from the February 25 meeting of the pilipiliÂţ»­ Senate.