University of Ottawa’s Distinguished Emeritus Professor Annette O’Connor has held appointments at the Schools of Nursing (1984-present), Epidemiology and Public Health (1990-2009) and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Clinical Epidemiology Program (1994-2010). Dr. O’Connor’s novel measures, frameworks and interventions have contributed to the emergence of a new field of Shared Decision Making. Her ground-breaking studies have created new knowledge, tools and standards for informing people about difficult decisions and have underpinned new policies and legislation internationally to promote shared decision making between patients and health professionals. Her leadership has been pivotal in creating an international academic forum for the field.
Dr. O’Connor’s innovative research and leadership was acknowledged with the prestigious Society for Medical Decision Making Career Achievement Award and the John Eisenberg Award for Exemplary Leadership in the Application of Medical Decision Making. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada and Laureate of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. For 18 consecutive years she held career scientist awards including a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair.
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.
