~Shared on behalf of Dr. David Anderson, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Christy Bussey, Central Zone Medical Executive Director, NSH, Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations, NSH~
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Rafuse has been appointed as Head of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, effective September 1, 2024, for a five-year term.
Dr. Rafuse is a highly respected clinician, educator, and researcher in the field of ophthalmology. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Dalhousie University and has been a consultant at the IWK Health Centre and an active staff member with Nova Scotia Health for over three decades.
Dr. Rafuse earned his medical degree from the University of Calgary and holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Alberta. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Western Ontario, followed by a clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. His clinical expertise is focused on the management of glaucoma and cataracts, and he has played a significant role in the training of residents and clinical fellows in ophthalmology.
In addition to his extensive clinical and teaching commitments, Dr. Rafuse has contributed significantly to glaucoma research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and international presentations. He has held leadership roles in national and regional ophthalmology organizations, including serving as President of the Atlantic Provinces Ophthalmological Society, the Canadian Glaucoma Society, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
As Head of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Dr. Rafuse will be responsible for advancing clinical care, education, and research initiatives within the department. His leadership will focus on enhancing academic programs, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations, and strengthening regional and national partnerships in ophthalmology and visual sciences. He will also play a key role in strategic planning, faculty mentorship, and the recruitment and retention of top-tier medical professionals.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Rafuse on this appointment.
Dr. David Anderson
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Christy Bussey
Medical Executive Director, NSH Central Zone
Dr. Nicole Boutilier
Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations, NSH
