Now retired and living in Sydney, N.S., Order of Canada (2022) member and Dal alum Dr. Allan MacDonald reflects on an incredible career that includes being the first clinical resident, setting up an early ICU, and introducing laparoscopic general surgery to eastern Canada.
Dr. Angela Ridi (MD’03) is a practicing anesthesiologist in St. John’s, NL. She also finds purpose in volunteering, whether it’s with Dalhousie’s Alumni Association, the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society or her children’s school.
Dr. Ivan Silver (MD’75) considered retiring before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. He says he’s glad he didn’t because the need for geriatric psychiatry care has never been greater.
A $1.2 million gift from the Walker Wood Foundation creates a significant new award for Dalhousie medical students who pursue a residency in rural family medicine.
Seema Dosaj (BSc’85, MD’90) completed her family medicine residency at McGill after which she joined the Montréal General Hospital’s emergency room and Department of Psychiatry as staff for several years. For over a decade, Seema served as an examiner for the CCFP and as a SOO examiner for the LMCC/MCC licensing examinations.
Leah Jones (BSc’13, MD’18) will lead in co-developing and overseeing the direction for the Faculty of Medicine to engage African Nova Scotian and Black populations in the Maritimes.
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine conferred its 2022 Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Ban Tsui (MD’95),
Infectious disease specialists across Canada are working hard to uncover adverse events following COVID-19 vaccinations.
As lead volunteer for the Dalhousie Event Centre campaign, Dr. Bill Stanish (MS’70) is ensuring the Dalhousie, Halifax and Maritime communities can reap the future facility’s benefits for generations to come.
Alexander Sandy Macdonald (MD”66) moved to Fredericton, NB. He practiced family medicine at the Fredericton Medical Clinic for three years. Then he moved to London, Ontario, where he studied orthopedic surgery at Western University for four years then returned to Fredericton. He practiced until retirement in December 2011.