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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
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Meet the three exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Fall Convocation 2017, which takes place October 2 and 3.
Rebecca Rawcliffe
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Non-profit hEr VOLUTION names Assistant Professor Rita Orji as one of its top 150 Canadian Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), celebrating her as a key influencer in helping advance technology.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Julia Wright (Department of English) and Marsha Campbell-Yeo (School of Nursing) were recognized this week by the Royal Society of Canada, the country's National Academy of distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
At ceremonies in Halifax and Truro this week and last, faculty, administrators and student leaders officially welcomed Dal’s newest students into the university’s scholarly community.
Molly Marcott
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
We spoke to some of this year's incoming students about why they chose Dal, what they're most looking forward to this year, and what the university's upcoming 200th anniversary milestone means to them.