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The Faculty of Medicine and Dalhousie University are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of former faculty member Dr. Rajender Parkash, who passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 87.

Born in Bhiwani, India, Dr. Parkash completed his medical training in Patiala, Punjab and worked in Delhi for two years before moving to the United Kingdom in 1961. He spent 10 years working in England and Ireland before moving to Halifax, and eventually settled in Yarmouth, where he would practice for the next 36 years. He moved to Halifax in 2008 and worked as member of the Faculty of Medicine for an additional 10 years before retiring in 2018, after more than 55 years in practice.

A passionate and dedicated physician, Dr. Parkash was the Chief of Internal Medicine at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital for 20 years and Chief of Staff for three years. He was very involved with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, serving on countless committees during his time in Yarmouth.

Dr. Parkash was a tireless supporter of Yarmouth and the wider medical community, and in recognition of his years of service, the renal dialysis unit at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital was named in his honour. He was also the recipient of countless awards from both local and national organizations.

Dr. Parkash was a devoted physician and community leader. He will be profoundly missed.

Read the full obituary here.