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Maurice LeClair, MD

A Leader in Health PolicyAs Deputy Minister of National Health for the Government of Canada (1970-1974), Maurice LeClair distinguished himself with his forward-thinking approach to the economic and s…

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Max Cynader, PhD

A leading neuroscientist who transformed views on the nature of the brainDr. Cynader is a passionate spokesperson for brain health, often using his unique ability to explain complex concepts in lay t…

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May Cohen, MD

Trailblazer in women’s health and gender issues pioneerMay Cohen graduated at the top of her class in 1955 at a time when fewer than ten percent of medical students in Canada were women. Upon graduat…

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Medical and Health Related Schools in Canada

The following lists medical and health related faculties associated with Canada's medical schools (and a bonus link to relevant programs in the Territories). Many other universities and colleges also offer a wide variety of health related programs.

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Meet the 2022 CMHF Award Recipients

Honouring & Inspiring a New Generation of Health Leaders and Innovators

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Meet the 2023 CMHF Award Recipients

HONOURING AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTH LEADERS AND INNOVATORS

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Meet the 2024 CMHF Award Recipients

HONOURING AND INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTH LEADERS AND INNOVATORS

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Michael Bliss, PhD

One of Canada’s leading medical-history historiansNo one did more than Dr. Bliss to preserve and commemorate the legacy of Canada’s first Nobel Laureates, whose discovery of Insulin alleviated suffer…

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Michael Hayden, MD PhD

An authority on Huntington’s Disease and a pioneer in genetic researchDr. Hayden has declared, “No diseases are hopeless anymore. The way I see them is that their secrets have just not yet been …

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About the CMHF

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