Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association

12/21/2021

Check out Dr. Chris Simpson (MD ’92) on the latest episode of the UNBeknownst podcast.

The UNBeknownst podcast, for alumni, by alumni features stories, insights and ideas from UNB alumni around the world and digs deep into discussions on hot topics and their secrets to success. Join us as we unravel the stories of our alumni.

12/15/2021

Congratulations to Dr. Rockwood (PGM 91) for receiving the prestigious Ryman Prize, which celebrates his more than 30 years of research, collaboration and practical clinical work for older adults living with frailty and dementia and his long-term campaign to battle ageism in healthcare.

Geriatrician, researcher, academic and anti-ageism campaigner Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, a Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, has won the 2021 Ryman Prize.

11/25/2021

Join the virtual celebration today at 4pm AST!

Please join us for a live virtual celebration of the award recipients on Thursday, November. 25 from 4 to 6 pm (AST), hosted by Dean Davi...

08/16/2021

An $800,000 investment has been made in a study that aims to further improve Canada’s identification and response to adverse events people may experience following COVID-19 vaccination across 10 provinces.

On Thursday, August 12, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, highlighted the Government of Canada’s commitment to research on COVID-19, and a project led by Dal Med Alumna Dr. Karina Top from Dal’s Faculty of Medicine and lead investigator of the Canadian Immunization Research Network’s (CIRN) Special Immunization Clinic (SIC) Network.

An $800,000 investment has been made in a study that aims to further improve Canada’s identification and response to adverse events people may experience following COVID-19 vaccination across 10 provinces. On Thursday (August 12), on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Andy F...

08/04/2021

Dr. Jain (MD ’99), a 34-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a married father of two, came up with an idea early in the pandemic to recognize the contributions of essential workers to battling COVID-19: the COVID Warrior challenge coin, which is inspired by Dr. Jain’s own highly decorated military career.

The one-line bio on Dr. Trevor Jain’s (MD ’99) Twitter account says: “Emerg doc, pilot, disaster medicine specialist, medivac doc, EMS educator, flight surgeon, PhD student, damage control resuscitation in austere conditions.” Scroll through his tweets and you’ll see him sharing COVID-19 n...

08/04/2021

Two years ago, Dr. Wendy Stewart, Associate Professor and Director of the Medical Humanities-HEALS Program at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick, was approached by Tammy Selman. A Med 2 student at the time, Tammy had an idea about how art might be used as an alternative treatment option for mental hea...

07/29/2021

August 1st has been federally designated as Emancipation Day, which marks the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act and provides an opportunity to acknowledge and learn about the history of slavery in Canada. Want to learn more about Emancipation Day? The ANSA website has background, links to more resources, and a commemorative poster available to download.
https://ansa.novascotia.ca/content/commemorating-emancipation-day

07/26/2021

Alberta bound: Dal Med alumnus and Cape Breton doctor Dr. R.J. MacKenzie to be team physician for Hockey Canada’s under-18 program.

ALBERT BRIDGE, N.S. — Dr. R.J. MacKenzie doesn’t shy away from admitting he has a busy schedule. When the Albert Bridge native isn’t in the emergency department at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, he can be found providing services for various

07/14/2021

As a gynecologic oncologist with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Valena Wright (MD ’87) sees the potential to stop women’s cancers. This lifesaving goal is possible through comprehensive screening, early interventions, immunizations, and riskreducing surgery, says Dr. Wright in her new book, It’s Time You Knew: The Power of Your Choices to Prevent Women’s Cancer.

As a gynecologic oncologist with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Valena Wright (MD ’87) sees the potential to stop women’s cancers.

07/13/2021

Our super-sized summer issue of Vox MeDAL is now online! It's the perfect cottage/beach read (hint hint!).

07/13/2021

Dr. Noni E. MacDonald, Professor of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Dalhousie University shares why she got the COVID-19 vaccine.Learn more about COVID-19 v...

06/28/2021

Dalhousie's reputation as a leader in higher education has a lot to do with the incredible efforts and ingenuity of the university's faculty and instructors. Year after year, they push the boundaries of teaching and explore its power to unlock potential in students in new ways.