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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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Matt Reeder
Thursday, December 8, 2016
On Wednesday, three Dal students were among 40 individuals from 13 countries to take the oath of Canadian citizenship at the university in the first ceremony of its kind ever held on campus.
Emily Côté
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Earth Sciences prof Anne-Marie Ryan has never shied away from making education a two-way street. That's a big reason why she's this year's recipient of Dalhousie's top award for teaching.
Michele Charlton
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Earlier this year, Chemistry Professor Emeritus Axel Becke received one of the highest scholarly honours in the country: the Canada Council Killam Prize. Late last month, he delivered his Killam Prize lecture on campus, drawing connections between music and quantum theory.
Ryan McNutt
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Led by Dean of Management Sylvain Charlebois, the seventh edition of Canada’s Food Price Report is the first to be published at pilipiliÂţ»­, with the support of a cross-university team of researchers.
Ryan McNutt
Friday, December 2, 2016
On Thursday, Provost Carolyn Watters hosted the first of two discussion forums with students, faculty and staff to help inform decision-making around the university’s operating budget. A second forum will be held Friday, December 2; members of the Dal community are also encouraged to complete an online budget survey.