Faculty of Medicine

As an integral part of the Maritimes, our Faculty of Medicine has been educating the next generation of doctors and researchers since 1868. Our students learn to provide the best patient-focused care, discover medical breakthroughs through research, and help improve outcomes, both globally and here at home. Our researchers bring forward medical discoveries that are changing the world.

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Top funding priorities

Medical student scholarships and bursaries

Medical students graduate with some of the largest student loan debts in the country. With your support of scholarships and bursaries, students will be able to focus on becoming great doctors and researchers without the added stress of large debt.

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Medical Simulation Centre

Medical simulation and interprofessional learning are gold standards in healthcare education; essential to highly skilled providers and safe, quality healthcare. Your gift to our Medical Simulation Centre helps students develop their skills and knowledge and gives them the opportunity to practice high-risk procedures in a safe environment. More practice and skill development opportunities helps students reduce errors and provide better care to patients.

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Inspiring stories

A Dal alum's path to med school

After being the first in her family to graduate high school and attend university, Kaylin Dean’s path to medical school was anything but straightforward. Now she’s giving it her all, with the support of her family and the generosity of donors propelling her forward.

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Learn more about our campaign initiatives

Read the case for support for the Faculty of Medicine to learn how we're bringing worlds together to create transformational change.

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