Message from Assistant Deans
Dr. Anna MacLeod, Assistant Dean, DMNS
A message from Dr. Anna MacLeod
Our Student Affairs team is here to support you through every stage of your undergraduate medical education. Whether you’re navigating a transition, facing new challenges, or reflecting on your growth, we’re here to help you find balance and stay connected to what matters most.
Our work spans wellness, academics, career development, and financial guidance – but at its core, its about supporting you as a whole person. We aim to build trusted relationships, foster community, and create space for honest conversations about the ups and downs of medical education.
I’m looking forward to working with you, hearing your stories, and walking alongside you as you continue your journey in medicine. Please reach out any time—we’re here for you!
Dr. Keith Wilson, Assistant Dean, DMNB
On behalf of the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick Student and Resident Affairs team, welcome! We are excited to get to know you and for you to get to know our DMNB Student and Resident Affairs team.
Medical school and residency are exciting, challenging, and formative experiences. They are not simply about acquiring knowledge and clinical skills; they are also about becoming part of the profession of medicine, developing your identity as a physician, and learning how to care for others while also caring for yourself. Our role in Student and Resident Affairs is to walk alongside you during that journey.
We provide confidential individual appointments and encourage you to connect with us early — not only when challenges arise, but also when you are exploring questions about wellness, academic progress, career planning, financial concerns, professionalism, or simply how to navigate the next step. Reaching out for support is a sign of insight and professionalism, not weakness.
Learners connect with us for many reasons: managing stress, responding to academic difficulty, navigating personal or professional challenges, considering career options, or seeking help with financial or practical concerns. Whatever brings you to us, our goal is to provide a respectful, supportive, and learner-centred space where we can work together to identify resources, options, and next steps.
At DMNB, we are committed to building a community where learners feel included, supported, and able to thrive. Over the course of your training, we will offer individual support, small-group sessions, class-based programming, and opportunities for reflection and connection. We also welcome your feedback as we continue to shape Student and Resident Affairs to meet the needs of our learners.
Please feel free to drop by our office on campus, explore the resources on this website, or reach out to us directly. Reach out early, reach out often — we are here to work alongside you.