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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    Daniel J. Drucker, MD

    Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Trials, Hormones, Hormones, Digestion, Digestion

    Revealed the potential for gut hormones to achieve dramatic clinical outcomes in the treatment of life-limiting and life-threatening metabolic and…

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    David J.A. Jenkins, DM DPhil DSc

    Diabetes, Diabetes, Digestion

    Inventor of the glycemic index to classify carbohydrates and their effects on blood glucose levels

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    Claude Roy, MD

    Health and Medical Education & Training, Digestion, Digestion

    Pairing scientific insight with compassion for his young patients, Dr. Claude Roy is considered one of the early pioneers in paediatric…

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