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Dr. Carolyn Thomson (She/Her) has been a family physician and clinical educator for over three decades and is passionately committed to the well-being of both learners and physicians. Serving residents in Nova Scotia and PEI, Dr. Thomson provides assistance on a multitude of fronts. She supports to residents grappling with stress, burnout and mental health concerns and can assist with facilitating connections to essential health and wellness resources. She provides guidance and advocacy with leave of absences, accommodations, career advising and supports residents in academic difficulty and those experiencing learner mistreatment.

Residents can reach her by phone (902-494-3232) or email  Dr. Carolyn Thomson                                                                       

Dr. Lisa Sutherland (She/Her) is a family physician with interest and experience in supporting you in residency in the following domains: navigating transition times during training through to practice; burn out; accessing resources for mental and physical health during residency; advocacy and connection with Program; learner mistreatment; career planning and CaRMS preparation; accommodations; leaves of absence. Please reach out for a confidential call or meeting (in-person or on MS teams) that will be tailored to suit your schedule. Residents can reach her by phone (506 643-1431) or email Dr. Lisa Sutherland

Tyler Hall (He/Him) wears two hats in our office, being both Director of Student & Resident Affairs. If Residents need help with their CV or would like to talk about career planning please reach out. When visiting the Resident Affairs website, Residents can book online with Tyler. But if an evening appointment is needed, Tyler is more than happy to accommodate a residents busy schedule. Email him directly at Tyler.Hall@dal.ca To book a meeting with Tyler please click here. (Please note if you cannot find a time that works for your schedule, please email tyler.hall@dal.ca and we can find a time outside regular hours)

Hello, I am Roberta Preston, the Learning Development Officer in Resident Affairs. I have been fortunate to live, work, and study in different areas of Canada and the UK. My background in medical education and executive coaching helped me complete my doctoral research on the impact of coaching on physician development. I continuously work to expand my knowledge on evidence-based methods that can specifically help in residency education. In my role as a Coach, I support Residents and Fellows on a wide range of topics, including stress management, exam preparation, time management, focus, starting a research project, and anything else related to personal or professional growth. I am committed to providing the best guidance to help you achieve your goals. Contact Dr. Roberta Preston

Dr. Renea Leskie (she/her) wears two hats in our office, as Director of both Student & Resident Affairs.  With over 25 years of experience in student affairs, and having completed her doctoral research in student wellness, Dr. Leskie brings with her a passion for all areas of learner well-being including: personal health & wellness, career advising, financial advising and academic success.  Whether you are a student or resident, Dr. Leskie is happy to help in all of these areas and, more specifically, with coaching, time management, CaRMS prep, CVs, study techniques, academic accommodations, and budget management, to name a few!  Reach out anytime.  Email Dr. Renea Leskie.

Gail Hodder (She/Her) helps keep our DMNS office lively and organized. If you are not sure who to contact at Resident Affairs you can always reach out to Gail Hodder. She will help steer you in the right direction.

With over ten years of experience in medical education, curriculum development and coordination with a focus on learner engagement, Rebecca Comeau serves as the Advisor for both Student and Resident Affairs at DMNB. She specializes in CV preparation and career planning, guiding learners through their professional journeys. Her passion for helping others drives her commitment to their success and well-being. Reach out with questions or to book an appointment with Rebecca Comeau here.

Lisa Russell brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. She has been the Regional Education Coordinator for Memorial University in New Brunswick for the past 7 years. Lisa finds helping and supporting learners during their medical education to be rewarding and fulfilling. Previously, she has spent 9 years in various business analyst roles at JD Irving after completing her business degree from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John. If you can’t find Lisa outside running or on the tennis courts, it is because she is trying to figure her way out of an escape room! Most importantly, she is a proud mom to two wonderful children, a cat, and a sweet Bernedoodle. Contact Lisa Russell here.

Alvaro (he,him), casually known as Al, is a proud graduate of Dalhousie University, holding a Bachelor of Management with a specialization in Marketing Management. With a passion for community engagement, Al has been actively involved in supporting and organizing numerous cultural events in the local community over the past few years.

Currently, Al brings his expertise to the Faculty of Medicine, where he initially worked within the Student Affairs and Admissions teams. Excited to merge his marketing and communications skills with his role, Al serves as the Learner Communications Manager, dedicated to enhancing student experience and fostering effective communication within the faculty and promoting learner-faculty relationships.

Tanya Matheson brings nearly two decades of experience in health education to her role as our Evaluation Specialist for Resident Affairs, Student Affairs, and Admissions. With a solid background in statistics, Tanya excels in developing questionnaires, conducting surveys, and managing data. Throughout her career, Tanya has worked in various facets of medical education, always aiming to enhance program effectiveness. At our office, she plays a key role in evaluating programs and projects, supporting data collection and analysis, and contributing to research and special initiatives.