Dalhousie’s mid-sized program allows for more individualized attention through the residency process, ensuring continued progression of your confidence and knowledge in the areas of specialty skills, judgment, professional responsibility and clinical independence is expected over the five years of anesthesia training.

Upon completion of this training, our residents are able to demonstrate their competency as a specialist anesthesiologist, capable of assuming a consultant’s role in the specialty. By the conclusion of the program, residents will also be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to gender, culture and ethnicity pertinent to anesthesia practice.

In addition, all residents will be able to demonstrate an ability to incorporate gender, cultural and ethnic perspectives in research methodology, data presentation and analysis. In the course of developing these important skills,

Our program strives to ensure its residents reflect the communities they serve, and as such welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, or sexual orientation.

Dalhousie’s program prides itself in ensuring resident wellness and work-life balance remains a priority. We look forward to welcoming you in Canada’s Maritime Capital.