Dean’s message

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA’S

Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry continues to be propelled by unprecedented momentum, moving at a strong and swift pace towards sustaining excellence.

Our faculty is taking a central role in the transformational development of Alberta’s health innovation ecosystem. We are proudly moving into new spaces that foster health entrepreneurship and scientific discovery for life-saving, tangible solutions. Working in tandem with strategic partners in research, education and care, we have advanced great lengths to serve communities with a higher understanding of their needs and precision approaches to diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

We grow by weaving powerful connections that expand our reach. We solidify relationships with our growing community of alumni— ambassadors of our values and mission—and with our learners as we envision the next steps for our faculty. Our research institutes stand out as invaluable cores of interdisciplinary work, bringing in fresh faces and talented minds ready to build on the legacy of the giants that went before us.

We move forward together in collaboration and with curiosity, to redefine the face of Canadian and global health. It is our mandate to ensure that social accountability, patient-centred methods and a relentless search for excellence remain as the pillars that support every enterprise on which we embark.

“Our research institutes stand out as invaluable cores of interdisciplinary work, bringing in fresh faces and talented minds ready to build on the legacy of the giants that went before us.”

This is a wonderful time to be a part of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. A promising path awaits as we continue to learn, mentor, collaborate and unveil new possibilities thanks to our most precious asset—our people.

I hope you join us in this rewarding and fascinating journey.

RICHARD N. FEDORAK

MD, FRCPC, FRCP (LONDON), FRCP (EDINBURGH), FRSC DEAN, FACULTY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA