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Operational Funding for CBMC Announced

On Tuesday, April 30, Premier Tim Houston and MLA Brian Comer announced an investment of $11.6 million for operational costs for the Cape Breton Medical Campus for the next two years, as well as $1.5 million to support five additional seats at Dalhousie University. These projects will advance Action for Health, the Province’s plan to improve and transform healthcare in Nova Scotia by investing in education and training opportunities.  

We are thankful that the Province of Nova Scotia recognizes and is swiftly addressing the healthcare needs of Nova Scotians. With a focus on family medicine and rural medicine, the Cape Breton Medical Campus will provide training that will greatly benefit the healthcare needs of many communities of Nova Scotians, including Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities.

Admissions Subcommittee Populated  

We are pleased to share that the Admissions Sub-Committee for the Dalhousie Medicine Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Medical Campus Rural Admissions Pathway (DMNS CBMC-RAP) has now been populated. This crucial Sub-Committee will assist with the review of candidates applying to the CBMC and make recommendations concerning DMNS CBMC-RAP admissions regulations to the Admissions Committee.

The inaugural meeting took place on Monday, April 29, as the Sub-Committee gathered to make introductions, review the RAP and admissions processes and have a roundtable discussion. Sub-Committee members expressed enthusiasm and dedication as they embarked on their roles within the committee. The next meeting is scheduled for May 27 and will allow the members to immerse themselves in the intricacies of the admissions process.

What is MMI and How Can You Get Involved?

Would you like to take part in the important process of interviewing applicants for Dalhousie Medical School? At Dalhousie Medical School, we use the Multi-Mini-Interview (MMI) format as part of our assessment of applicants, and you can get involved.

How it works
During the MMI, medical school applicants rotate through various stations, each with a different scenario and interviewer. This provides an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate skills like communication, critical thinking and problem solving. It also allows them to share how their life experiences have directed and prepared them for the field of medicine.

How to be an interviewer
We have a lot of applicants, so we need a lot of interviewers. No previous experience is necessary. Interviewers are required to attend a mandatory workshop for training on the process and what their specific responsibilities will be.

To maintain fairness, interviewers are required to:

- disclose any potential conflict of interest prior to participating.  For example, a conflict of interest would be if you have a relative or friend applying or intending to apply to Dalhousie Medical School.
- confirm you are not planning to apply to Dalhousie Medical School in the near future.
Interested in taking part in the interview process? Please fill out the form to submit your information.

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Doyle, Admissions Administrator at carolyn.doyle@dal.ca
 

Family Medicine Match Results

We are extremely pleased to share that all Dalhousie Family Medicine residency positions have been filled for the second year in a row. This is a testament to the faculty members providing this training in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI, as well as the communities who see the value in supporting medical education in rural and urban areas. Congratulations to all involved, and we look forward to welcoming the residents on July 1, 2024. 

CBMC Reps Visit Let’s Talk Cancer Event

Let’s Talk Cancer is a free symposium held across the country for Grade 11 and 12 students. Hosted by Let’s Talk Science and the Canadian Cancer Society – Research Information Outreach Team, a Let’s Talk Cancer event was held at Cape Breton University on Wednesday, April 24. 130 students gathered on campus at CBU to learn more about cancer research through presentations and interactive activities.

CBMC Program Director, Darrell Kyte, and Family Medicine Special Advisor, Jim MacKillop, stopped by to speak with the students about the Cape Breton Medical Campus. We would like to thank Let’s Talk Science Faculty Advisor or Senior Lab Instructor, Chantelle Cormier, for hosting such an engaging event and allowing our team members the chance to meet this next generation of students interested in healthcare solutions.