More than Medicine: Community Engaged Service Learning

Where academics meets community service.

There is more to being a physician than the skills needed to diagnose and treat disease. Critical thinking, patient advocacy and communication, collaboration, and community building are competencies that cannot be fully taught in the classroom. At Dalhousie Medicine, medical students have the opportunity to build these integral abilities through the Community-Engaged Service Learning Program.

Dal Med Student Rides the Rock for Cancer Research

Over $66,000 raised for cancer research!

This year’s The BIG RIDE was an epic ride through Gros Morne National Park in stunning Newfoundland, where riders took part to “Ride the Rock.” Participating in the 2023 ride, cycling over 300 kilometres along the roads leading into, within, and around the park over four days in June, was Dalhousie medical student, Ashley Osa-Peters.

Local Researcher Wins International Award

An undeniable link between insulin resistance and bipolar has been discovered—bringing about incredible patient impact.

Dal Alumni Among Medical Humanities Award Winners

The Gold Headed Cane Award is presented annually as part of the Humanities HEALS Program at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine.

Dalhousie's Faculty of Medicine Launches New Strategic Plan

The Faculty of Medicine is embarking on a new era, one defined by ambition, boundless possibilities, and our commitment to impact.

For the last several years, we have worked tirelessly toward fulfilling our vision of becoming an international leader, responsive to health needs across the Maritimes. Now, poised for even greater accomplishment, we will build upon our strong foundations, and forge ahead, guided by our new strategic plan – Realizing Our Ambition.

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Congratulations Dr. Morgan Langille

Congratulations to Dalhousie’s Dr. Morgan Langille on winning a $75,000 grant at the fall 2022 DMRF Influencers for Health Research grant competition! Dr. Langille's research helps us understand human-microbial interactions and their impact on human health. Learn more about his cutting-edge work here.

Thank you for your inspiring work, Dr. Langille!