Welcome to the web pages of the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University / IWK Health Centre. We hope you find these pages informative and useful.

The Department of Pediatrics is made up of an outstanding group of pediatricians, scientists, and staff, all of whom are committed to improving child health through patient care, education, research, and leadership. As head of the Department, I am extremely fortunate to work with such a wonderful group of individuals who have common goals and a commitment to improving child health.

The Department is comprised of 15 divisions and over 80 faculty primarily sited at the IWK Health Centre.

Pediatricians throughout the Maritimes are also members of the Department and play important roles in clinical teaching of both medical students and residents. We have an excellent general pediatric residency program and seven accredited subspecialty residency programs. Further information about our divisions, research programs and education programs can be found on other pages of the web site. I encourage you to explore further to learn about the many achievements of the Department, its members, and its accomplishments.

Halifax and the IWK are wonderful places to live and work and these web pages, along with some of the links, should provide the reader with useful information about our community, department, and health centre. Should you require additional information please don't hesitate to contact me at the Department of Pediatrics.

Sincerely,

Mark Bernstein
MD FRCPC
Professor and Head,
Department of Pediatrics
Dalhousie University / IWK Health Centre