2014 INDUCTEE T. Jock Murray, MD Brain & Mind, Health & Humanities, Health and Medical Education & Training, Leadership in Organizational Development

Born:

May 30, 1938

(Pictou, Nova Scotia)

Education:

MD, Dalhousie University (1963)

Awards & Honours:

2017: Avery Medal, Dalhousie Society for Medical History

2014: Osler Medal, American Osler Society

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Awards & Honours:

2017: Avery Medal, Dalhousie Society for Medical History

2014: Osler Medal, American Osler Society

2013: Kay Renolds Lifetime Achievement Award for Career in the Care of MS Patients, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

2013: Honorary LLD, Dalhousie University

2013: Inductee, Discovery Center Science Hall of Fame

2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

2012: Honorary Degree in Fine Arts, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

2011: Honorary Membership, Canadian Medical Association

2011: Acorn Award, Dalhousie Medical Students, “for lifetime contributions to undergraduate medical education"

2011: Founders Award, Consortium of MS Centers

2009: MS Society of Canada established Dr. Jock Murray Fellowship

2009: Dr. Lawrence McHenry Award and Lecturer, American Academy of Neurology

2008: Order of Nova Scotia

2007: Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine

2007: Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine

2006: Nancy Perkins National Award, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada for contributions to patients with MS

2006: Honorary Member, London Osler Club (UK)

2006: Silver Medal for Best History Book, ForeFront Magazine, (Multiple Sclerosis: the history of a disease)

2005: Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

2005: Alfred Stengel Award, American College of Physicians, for contributions to ACP

2005: Dr. John McGovern Award and Medal, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

2005: Distinguished Professional Award, Discovery Center

2004: Honorary DLitt, St. Thomas University

2004: Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International, for Contributions to the Community

2003: Dr. Gerald and Gale Archibald Faculty Award in Medical Humanities (Gold-Headed Cane Award)

2003: Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Research, Dalhousie Dept. Medicine

2003: Alumnus of the Year, Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association

2002: Osler Oration, London Osler Club, London England

2002: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal

2002: Fitzpatrick Lecturer, Royal College of Physicians, London

2002: Laureate Award, American College of Physicians

2001: Royal College Mentor of the Year

2000: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, England

2000: Dr. Labe Scheinberg Award for Lifetime Contributions to Multiple Sclerosis, Consortium of MS Centers

1999: Dr. AB Baker Award, American Academy of Neurology for contributions to neurological education

1999: Dr. Nicholas Davies Award and Lecture for Medical Humanities, American College of Physicians

1997: Master, (MACP) American College of Physicians)

1996: Research Excellence Award, Dept. of Medicine, Dalhousie University

1996: Seymour Medal, University of Kansas Medical Center

1995: John B. Neilson Award, AMS, Hannah Institute for the History of Medicine

1993: Honorary Member, Canadian College of Family Physicians

1992: Cutter Medal, International Phi Rho Sigma

1992: Honorary Member, Dalhousie Department of Family Medicine

1992: Honorary Member, Canadian Radiological Society

1992: Canada 125 Anniversary Medal

1991: Officer of the Order of Canada

1991: Honorary DSc, Acadia University

1991: Fellow, Canadian Institute of Academic Medicine

1989: Honorary LLD, St. Francis-Xavier University

1980: Fellow of the American College of Physicians

1969: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advanced the field of multiple sclerosis in Canada and advocated for the inclusion of the humanities in medical education

An outstanding physician, builder, and mentor

Over his long career, Dr. Murray has made many important contributions to MS research and education both nationally and internationally. He founded and then directed the Dalhousie MS Research Unit for more than 20 years and was a founder and president of the International Consortium of MS Centers. As Dean of Medicine from 1985 to 1992, he proved himself an innovator in medical education creating a trendsetting, problem-based, tutorial format curriculum in the undergraduate years and a world-respected program in the medical humanities, He once wrote: “We need science, but science also needs the humanities to understand human values and the human questions and the human decisions that must guide our use of science.”

Key Facts

Published more than 300 medical articles, nine books, 43 textbook chapters and has held 91 research grants

Is the first, and still only, non-American to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the American College of Physicians

Established the Music-in-Medicine Initiative at Dalhousie Medical School, which involves over 130 students, professors and families of staff

Explored multiple topics in the history on medicine, including the maladies of Mozart, The ills and spills of presidents and kings, and The neurology of Lewis Carroll and Alice

Served as President of both the American Osler Society and the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine

Professional timeline

Impact on lives today

Dr. Murray has profoundly impacted learners and patients with his thoughtful, compassionate and outstanding teaching and medical care. His own research on multiple sclerosis and his ability to bring stakeholders together has allowed physicians to address the specific health care needs of MS patients. Dr. Murray’s immense legacy also rests in his commitment to the medical humanities and his tireless efforts to demonstrate their relevancy to health care professionals.

2024

April 24, 2014
Thomas "Jock" Murray is inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Kingston, Ontario
2010
The Dr. TJ (Jock) Murray Resident Award for Leadership in Global Health was established

The award recognizes excellence within residents at Dalhousie Medical School who demonstrate commitment to global health as they advocate for marginalized populations and explore new ways to engage in clinical service, education and research in underserviced populations in Canada and abroad.
2009
The MS Society of Canada established the Dr. Jock Murray Fellowship in recognition of his decades of dedication to MS research and patients.
2006
Dr. Jock Murray was awarded the Silver Medal for Best Book in History from Forefront Magazine for his book "Multiple Sclerosis: the History of a Disease"
Health and Medical Education & Training
It is internatonally recognized as the best source on the history of that disease. Dr. Murray is also author to a clinical textbook on MS.
1999
Dr. Murray and his wife, Janet Murray co-authored "Fighting Doctor to Father of Confederation"

The book is about Sir Charles Tupper, a CMHF Laureate and the only MD to become Prime Minister.
1995
The American College of Physicians appointed Dr. Jock Murray as their representative to the White House Working Group on Disability of US Presidents
Health Policy
This group examined the implications of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which established the causes and procedures for the removal of the President of the United States. The working group’s report was presented to President Clinton in 1996 and endorsed by Presidents Carter and Ford.
1986
Dr. Murray was a founder and became President of the International Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres.
Leadership in Organizational Development
1985-1992
Dr. Murray becomes the Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University
Health and Medical Education & Training
As the Dean of Medicine, a position he served in until 1992, he proved himself an innovator in medical education. He established a world-respected program in the Medical Humanities and restructured the medical curriculum to include a problem-based tutorial format. This revision was trend-setting among North American Medical Schools.
1980-2003
Dr. Murray served as Director of the Dalhousie MS Research Unit from 1980-2003.
Understanding the body and disease process, Leadership in Organizational Development
1970
Dr. Jock Murray joins the Dalhousie Medical Faculty in 1970
Health and Medical Education & Training
After graduating from Dalhousie Medical school, Dr. Murray set up a general medical practice in Nova Scotia for two years. He then trained in neurology in Halifax, London, and Toronto before joining the Dalhousie Medical Faculty in 1970.