https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:18:32 GMT 2026-04-20T05:18:32Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2026/02/18/img_support_program.html The new IMG Support Program is offered to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) entering Dalhousie’s Family Medicine Residency Training program in 2026. The program is designed to help you transition smoothly into residency and feel confident as you begin training. News Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2026/02/18/img_support_program.html Jane Gaffney 2026-02-18T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/12/11/promoting_the_growth_of_rural_research_in_canada.html Stephanie Welton is a rural health researcher based in Yarmouth, and a faculty member with Dalhousie Family Medicine's South West Nova Teaching Site. She is leading a national working group to solidify how rural research is seen. News Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/12/11/promoting_the_growth_of_rural_research_in_canada.html Nancy Rogers 2025-12-11T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/10/06/outstanding_achievement_award__mid_career.html Every year, the Dalhousie Professional and Managerial Group (DPMG) Awards shines a light on some of the university's most dedicated professionals. Congratulations to Brittany DeYoung for receiving an Outstanding Achievement Award: Mid-Career. News Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/10/06/outstanding_achievement_award__mid_career.html FOM 2025-10-06T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/07/09/_100_000_james_walker_wood_award_in_family_medicine.html Now in its second year, the James Walker Wood Award in Family Medicine is a transformative investment in the future of rural primary care. Funded by a $1.2-million contribution from the James Walker Wood Foundation, the award provides an unprecedented $100,000 to each of two graduating medical students who commit to rural family-medicine residency training in the Maritimes. News Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/07/09/_100_000_james_walker_wood_award_in_family_medicine.html Jane Gaffney 2025-07-09T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/05/22/content_analysis_of_dalhousie_university_family_medicine_residents___scholarly_projects__what_do_they_write_about_.html Scholarly projects have long been required in physician training programs in Canada and the United States. While there is literature on challenges and solutions in delivering scholarly curricula, we found no publications describing residents’ topic choices. News Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/05/22/content_analysis_of_dalhousie_university_family_medicine_residents___scholarly_projects__what_do_they_write_about_.html Nancy Rogers 2025-05-22T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/05/22/pre_conference_workshop_on_diabetes___equity_at_international_refugee_and_migrant_health_conference__irmhc__2025.html This workshop is open to conference participants and specially invited guests. Hosted by the Canadian Collaboration for Immigrant and Refugee Health, we will share newly developed diabetes guidelines with an emphasis on culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions, digital support tools, and the role of semaglutide (Ozempic), a medicine poised for inclusion in the WHO Essential Medicines List. News Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/05/22/pre_conference_workshop_on_diabetes___equity_at_international_refugee_and_migrant_health_conference__irmhc__2025.html Nancy Rogers 2025-05-22T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/02/18/ai__access___innovation_what_s_shaping_primary_care_right_now.html AI, Access & Innovation—What’s Shaping Primary Care Right Now Family Medicine research took the spotlight at the latest Breakthrough Breakfast, selected by the Faculty of Medicine to showcase the cutting-edge work shaping the future of primary care. News Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/02/18/ai__access___innovation_what_s_shaping_primary_care_right_now.html Jane Gaffney 2025-02-18T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/02/13/welcome_dr__matthew_lee.html Dr. Matthew Lee will be joining the Dalhousie Family Medicine, Mumford Clinic on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. News Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2025/02/13/welcome_dr__matthew_lee.html Nancy Rogers 2025-02-13T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/12/09/winning_a_national_award_.html News Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/12/09/winning_a_national_award_.html Jane Gaffney 2024-12-09T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/07/29/welcome_dr__janet_green_to_the_department_of_family_medicine_.html We are delighted to introduce Dr. Janet L. Green, MD, MA, CCFP, as a new preceptor. Dr. Green brings a wealth of expertise and commitment to our department. News Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/07/29/welcome_dr__janet_green_to_the_department_of_family_medicine_.html Jane Gaffney 2024-07-29T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/03/11/welcome_dr__kevin_pottie.html Proficient in English, French, and Spanish, Dr. Pottie has led a remarkable 20-year research endeavor focused on health equity and evidence-based guidelines. News Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2024/03/11/welcome_dr__kevin_pottie.html Jane Gaffney 2024-03-11T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/11/03/annual_dr__david_gass_memorial_walk.html The annual Dr. David Gass Memorial Walk was held on Nov. 3rd at Point Pleasant Park. Dr. Gass loved to walk, and this event gives colleagues, family, and friends the opportunity to remember a kind, wise, and a wonderful mentor. News Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/11/03/annual_dr__david_gass_memorial_walk.html Nancy Rogers 2023-11-03T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/10/02/new__100_000_award_encourages_medical_students_to_choose_family_medicine.html Starting in 2024, two graduating MD students will each receive the James Walker Wood, MD, Award in Medicine valued at $100,000—the largest ever individual prize for MD graduates at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine. To qualify, recipients must demonstrate financial need and be entering a Family Medicine Residency at Dalhousie, specifically serving a rural or remote communities in the Maritimes. News Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/10/02/new__100_000_award_encourages_medical_students_to_choose_family_medicine.html Jane Gaffney 2023-10-02T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/26/panel_of_nova_scotians_provides_25_recommendations_to_improve_health_care_in_the_province.html We all have family, friends, colleagues and neighbours who have been waiting to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner and struggling to access the health care they need when they need it. Primary care -- services to meet our day-to-day health needs, from family doctors, nurse practitioners and other team members -- is under enormous pressure in Nova Scotia and across the country. News Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/26/panel_of_nova_scotians_provides_25_recommendations_to_improve_health_care_in_the_province.html Jane Gaffney 2023-09-26T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/18/dr__lisa_searle_has_been_chosen_as_the_2023_recipient_of_the_faculty_development_leadership_award.html Faculty Development is pleased to announce Dr. Searle has been chosen as the recipient of the Faculty Development Leadership Award 2023. News Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/18/dr__lisa_searle_has_been_chosen_as_the_2023_recipient_of_the_faculty_development_leadership_award.html Jane Gaffney 2023-09-18T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/07/virtual_interprofessional__vip__education__a_family_medicine_occupational_therapy_physiotherapy_collaborative_experience__the_perspectives_of_patients__learners_and_providers_on_the_opportunities_and_challenges.html Dr. Joanna Zed's article "Virtual interprofessional (VIP) education, a family medicine-occupational therapy-physiotherapy collaborative experience: the perspectives of patients, learners and providers on the opportunities and challenges" was published in the Journal of Interprofessional Care. News Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/09/07/virtual_interprofessional__vip__education__a_family_medicine_occupational_therapy_physiotherapy_collaborative_experience__the_perspectives_of_patients__learners_and_providers_on_the_opportunities_and_challenges.html Jane Gaffney 2023-09-07T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/08/14/the_right_care_at_the_right_time__improving_equity_and_access_to_quality_primary_health_care_in_canada.html DFM's Primary Care Research Unit Director Dr. Emily Gard Marshall was recently interviewed by CIHR for her research in equity and access to primary care. News Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/family/news-events/news/2023/08/14/the_right_care_at_the_right_time__improving_equity_and_access_to_quality_primary_health_care_in_canada.html Jane Gaffney 2023-08-14T15:00:00Z