New dean for the College of Medicine

SASKATOON – The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan has a new dean.

Dr. Preston Smith’s appointment was approved by the university’s board of governors.

Smith takes over the role as the school deals with accreditation issues after it was placed on probation in October when it was found to be weak or deficient in 10 areas.

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The university says Smith has extensive knowledge in accreditation success, curricular reform, distributed medical education and the development of new educational programs.

“I am very excited to join the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and work collaboratively with the great faculty and staff to lead the college to be amongst the best medical schools in Canada,” said Smith.

“I see a huge opportunity in a college that is energized and poised for change and a university, community and province committed to seeing the College of Medicine succeed.”

Smith is currently a senior associate dean for the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University.

His appointment is effective July 1, 2014.