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The Faculty of Medicine is saddened to hear of the passing of retired faculty member in the Division of Neurology in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Robert Mark Sadler, on December 26, 2023, at the age of 70.

Dr. Sadler, who obtained his medical degree from Dalhousie University in 1977, went on to complete a residency in neurology and a fellowship in epilepsy at the University of Western Ontario. He began practicing in St. John’s, Newfoundland before returning to Halifax in 1988, where he remained for the rest of his career.  

Dr. Sadler was an expert in the management of epilepsy and tireless advocate for patients in Atlantic Canada. He dedicated his career to teaching and was Program Director in the Division of Neurology from 1995-2001. He also played a crucial role in establishing the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the Halifax Infirmary. Throughout his tenure, he assumed leadership roles, serving as President for the Canadian League Against Epilepsy, Chief Examiner for the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists EEG Examination, and Vice-President for Epilepsy Canada. He trained generations of neurology residents, medical students, and EEG technologists. Described by his trainees as an engaging teacher and steadfast mentor, he became a cherished friend to many over time. His impact reached beyond the classroom, inspiring several residents to pursue a career in epileptology, and these individuals now contribute to the field across Canada, the United States, and overseas.

A devoted and professional physician, Dr. Sadler will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Read his full obituary.