After a summer of unprecedented e-scooter injuries, Dr. Kirstin Weerdenberg took to the airwaves in September to share emergency physicians’ concerns about the popular yet dangerous vehicles. “We’re seeing a […]
Over the summer, DalEM’s Halifax-based residents channeled their enthusiasm for their training programs into a beautiful new blog. The blog is designed to capture the attention and interest of potential […]
Dalhousie’s Postgraduate Medical Education office hosted over 180 medical students both from Halifax and Saint John at its annual career night on October 13, 2023, at Dal’s Collaborative Health Education […]
IWK emergency physician Dr. Katie Gardner is leading a quality improvement initiative to reduce the environmental impact of asthma care, while optimizing patient experience and health outcomes. Ventolin “rescue” inhalers, […]
This year, the BMO Ride for Cancer trail ride was cancelled due to hurricane and flood damage, but this did not stop the DalEM Spindoctors. Not only did they find […]
Emergency Medicine Saint John has launched a resuscitative transesophageal echo (TEE) program. Faculty members are receiving their training through the PoCUS Fellowship TEE research study, supervised by Dr. Kavish Chandra […]
Earlier this year, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) appointed Dr. Connie LeBlanc as President and CEO of the AFMC. A veteran member of DalEM, Connie officially […]
CanPOCUS Saint John has donated $10,000 towards the promotion of wellness within the Saint John Emergency Department, including nursing and ancillary staff. This initiative is being favourably received by staff […]
The IWK Foundation celebrated a $1 million gift from Bell Let’s Talk to support a dedicated mental health space in the new IWK Emergency Department, which will include its own […]
The Executive Committee (ADEMEC) of DalEM’s Halifax Infirmary and IWK sites recently approved the newest clinical/academic funding plan and updated its practice plan as recommended by the department’s Practice Plan […]