The Honourable Yvonne Boyer, JD LLM LLD | Kemptville, ON
An advocate for Indigenous health equity and justice
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Don Cockcroft, MD FRCPC FCAHS | Saskatoon, SK
An innovator in treating respiratory diseases
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Bartha Maria Knoppers, OC OQ LLB BCL DLS PhD FRSC FCAHS | Montréal, QC
A leader in genomic ethics and governance
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Anthony Lang, OC MD FRCPC FAAN FCAHS FRSC | Toronto, ON
A global authority in movement disorders
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Fred Possmayer, OOnt PhD| London, ON
A biochemist champion for neonatal care
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Frances A. Shepherd, OC OOnt MD FRCPC LLD (Honoris Causa) | Toronto, ON
A renowned expert in evidence-based treatment of lung cancer
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SAVE THE DATE!
The 2027 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held in Montréal on Friday, April 2, 2027. The event will take place during the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), and will be hosted in association with McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke.
Mark your calendars—we look forward to welcoming you to Montréal as we celebrate excellence in medicine and health sciences.
Date: Friday, April 2, 2027
Location: Montréal, Québec
Taking place during: ICAM 2027
Hosted in association with: McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke
Presented in partnership with: Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management and Scotiabank
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The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is a registered charity that relies on community support to honour Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and around the world — while inspiring future generations through youth education programs and awards.
Your donation helps honour medical excellence, preserve these remarkable stories, and inspire the next generation of healthcare innovators.
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- Supports youth education and mentorship programs
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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
