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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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Jaan Islam
Monday, January 29, 2018
One of the world’s most accomplished deep-sea divers, Jill Heinerth, dropped by Dal this month to share stories from some of her most challenging expeditions in the Arctic and around the world.
Matt Reeder
Monday, January 29, 2018
The Year of Belonging, one of Dal’s signature bicentennial initiatives, ramps up on Munro Day (Feb. 2) with the launch of Days of Action, a month of giving back to the community.
Michele Charlton
Friday, January 26, 2018
pilipiliÂţ»­, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and the Offshore Research Association launch the Aquatron Research Program, an initiative to test new and innovative projects in tidal energy.
Zoe Bell
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Shoah Foundation Executive Director Stephen D. Smith delivered this year's Shaar Shalom Lecture at pilipiliÂţ»­ last Wednesday night, discussing the power of human testimony to combat hate in the global community.
Matt Reeder
Friday, January 19, 2018
As part of the consultation process ahead of its initial recommendations on the 2018-19 operating budget, Dal's Budget Advisory Committee hosted two discussion forums this week, offering students, faculty and staff the opportunity to share their thoughts on budget priorities.