Dalhousie Dental Brigades is a University Chapter for the non-profit, student-led organization Global Dental Brigades, which provides access to free dental care in remote, under-resourced communities in Honduras, Panama, and Guatemala.
Atlantic Student Research Journal Dalhousie Chapter (DAL ASRJ)
The Dalhousie chapter of the Atlantic Student Research Journal (ASRJ) is a society made to inspire Dalhousie students to become the voice of innovation and research. We encourage the literary aspect of science and apply it by creating peer-reviewed articles from research topics that students are passionate about. This is a step to the research world, we have events from scientific writing training to general social gatherings.
Dalhousie Global Brigades - Medical
Skin Protection Force (SPF)
Dalhousie Blood Society (DalBlood)
We are a group of students interested in advocating for and promoting blood donation in the Dalhousie community. We strive to inform students about the important roles blood and tissue donors play in Canada's healthcare system, and encourage anyone who is eligible to join Canada's Lifeline. DalBlood works closely with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) to organize on-campus blood donation clinics, where many of our society members volunteer to support CBS staff.
Mfuwe Epilepsy Society
The Mfuwe Epilepsy Society (MES) is dedicated to supporting the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation's mission of addressing the prevalent issue of epilepsy and combating the associated stigma in the rural region of Mufwe, Zambia. To achieve this goal, MES plans to organize fundraisers throughout the year, generating funds to support diverse initiatives of the Mfuwe Epilepsy Foundation. These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare equity, ensuring access to healthcare services, and conducting healthcare research related to epilepsy in the region.
The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society (DPDS)
Hi! We’re The Dalhousie Pre-Dental Society! Our role in the Dalhousie student community is to inform and support students hoping to enter the field of dentistry. Interested in meeting fellow pre-dental individuals, learning about the application process and how to maximize admission into dental programs? This society is for you! DPDS helps provide a starting point to students unsure where to start their journey by encouraging and informing Dalhousie students about all of the opportunities dentistry can offer.
Surgical Exploration and Discovery (SEAD)
Dalhousie Dental Students’ Society
Dalhousie Building Smiles Society (DBSS)
The main purpose of the Dalhousie Building Smiles Society is to create positive and lasting change in youth undergoing chemotherapy at the IWK health centre. We plan events and fundraise in order to create custom support/comfort baskets for youth to bring smiles to their faces during times of difficulty. In doing so, we also raise awareness about paediatric cancers and their effects on the community.
Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter
The Heart4Heart Dalhousie Chapter is a non-profit student-run charity that raises money to provide life-saving surgeries for children suffering from congenital heart disease in developing countries. We are one of eight chapters at Canadian universities and are partnered with Gift of Life International, and collectively, we have been successful in funding 62 surgeries to date.
Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders / MSF (FoMSF)
As Dalhousie Friends of Doctors Without Borders we are the official university student support organization for Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF) Canada.
Doctors Without Borders is a non-governmental, international organization that provides emergency humanitarian medical aid.
We aim to fundraise for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Canada, raise awareness for their work, and encourage students to work with MSF Canada in their future careers.