Meet our Laureates

Six Canadian medical heroes are inducted annually into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments.  Pioneers in their field, they are role models of excellence in health in Canada and the world.
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    Ernest McCulloch, MD

    Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Leadership in Organizational Development, Cancer

    Dr. Ernest McCulloch, along with his colleague Dr. James Till, established the existence of stem cells and developed the framework of future stem…

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    James Till, PhD

    Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Leadership in Organizational Development, Cancer

    An important partnership was formed when Dr. James Till combined his experience in biophysics with Dr. Ernest McCulloch’s medical background in…

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    The Honourable Marc Lalonde

    Health Policy, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Leadership in Organizational Development, Building our health organizations and systems

    As co-author of the influential report A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians, Marc Lalonde initiated a conceptual shift in the way…

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    John FitzGerald, MD PhD

    Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity, Leadership in Organizational Development

    Dr. John FitzGerald was a visionary and pioneer in Canadian public health. Disturbed by the unchecked epidemics that impacted Canadians’ as well…

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    Charles Hollenberg, MD

    Leadership in Organizational Development, Diabetes

    A physician, passionate advocate for improved patient care and a master administrator, Dr. Charles Hollenberg made a lasting impact on the…

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    J. Fraser Mustard, MD PhD

    Blood, Leadership in Organizational Development, Health and Medical Education & Training

    A leader in educational and research innovation, Dr. J. Fraser Mustard played a key role in the development of problem-based learning in medicine…

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    Sainte Marguerite d’Youville

    Leadership in Organizational Development, Women in Medicine, The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Patient Care

    As a young widow at the age of 26, Marguerite d’Youville became a “Mother of Universal Charity”, dedicating her life to helping the unfortunate.<…

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    The Honourable Peter Lougheed

    Leadership in Organizational Development, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Building our health organizations and systems

    When Alberta experienced a period of significant financial prosperity, The Honourable Peter Lougheed had the foresight to invest in Alberta’s…

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    William Gallie, MD

    Skin, Bones, Muscles & Joints, Health and Medical Education & Training, Leadership in Organizational Development, Patient Care

    Referred to as “surgery’s William Osler,” Dr. William Gallie revolutionized surgical training in Canada.

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