Global Health
Leonora King, MD
A native of Ontario, Dr. Leonora King was denied entry into medical school in Canada because of her sex. Undaunted, she…
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G. Brock Chisholm, MD
Dr. G. Brock Chisholm, who began his medical career as a physician in private practice, effectively became “Doctor to the…
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G. Brock Chisholm, MD
Dr. G. Brock Chisholm, who began his medical career as a physician in private practice, effectively became “Doctor to the…
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G. Brock Chisholm, MD
Dr. G. Brock Chisholm, who began his medical career as a physician in private practice, effectively became “Doctor to the…
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Naranjan S. Dhalla, PhD
For several decades, as Secretary General and President of ISHR, Dr. Dhalla has worked to internationalize research in…
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John Dirks, MD
Dr. John H. Dirks has elevated Canadian science and education to unprecedented heights, particularly in transforming the…
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Naranjan S. Dhalla, PhD
For several decades, as Secretary General and President of ISHR, Dr. Dhalla has worked to internationalize research in…
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F. Estelle R. Simons, MD
Dr. Estelle Simons, a clinician scientist, is internationally renowned for research on the pharmacologic management of…
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Mark Wainberg, PhD
Mark Wainberg’s research and advocacy around access to AIDS treatment are acknowledged to have helped save millions of…
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Mark Wainberg, PhD
Mark Wainberg’s research and advocacy around access to AIDS treatment are acknowledged to have helped save millions of…
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Noni MacDonald, MD
Forged inspiring new paths in preventing and treating paediatric infectious disease
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Noni MacDonald, MD
Forged inspiring new paths in preventing and treating paediatric infectious disease
Leonora King, MD
A native of Ontario, Dr. Leonora King was denied entry into medical school in Canada because of her sex. Undaunted, she earned a medical degree in…
Robert Salter, MD
As Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and later as Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr…
Louis Siminovitch, PhD
Louis Siminovitch played a fundamental role in the establishment and development of three of the most outstanding medical research environments in…
John Evans, MD DPhil
Dr. John Evans was a man of boundless energy who made important contributions to many aspects of Canadian and global health. In particular, as the…
Salim Yusuf, MBBS DPhil
Dr. Salim Yusuf is an internationally renowned cardiologist and epidemiologist whose work over 35 years has substantially…
G. Malcolm Brown, MD DPhil
Canada’s substantial support of medical research today would likely not exist without the tireless efforts of Dr. G. Malcolm Brown. A teacher,…
Jean Dussault, MD
Before Dr. Dussault’s developed a screening test for congenital hypothyroidism, millions of children developed a tragic condition known as…View all laureates who impacted global health
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The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards.
This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON.
