Dean's message

Our first annual year-in-review publication is inspired by the concept of momentum.

The University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is moving forward at an accelerated pace to transform people's lives. Service to the public good is our compass, and our people are the drivers of change.

Over the past year, we have consolidated a strategic vision that directs our resources and strengths towards innovation. The eyes of the country and the world are turning to see the great things we are doing in Edmonton and throughout Alberta.

We are growing in health-sciences education and research as a hub of ingenuity, innovation, scholarship and patient care. But we cannot thrive in isolation. The spark that ignites our engines and continues to propel our achievements is teamwork.

It is collaboration that drives the powerful momentum pushing us to reach new lengths in our quest to provide tangible solutions to the most pressing health issues of our time.

Moving together in the same direction, our momentum is building. And the possibilities are endless.

This is only the beginning of our journey.

Richard N. Fedorak, MD, FRCPC, FRCP (London), FRCP (Edinburgh), FRSC
Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
University of Alberta