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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    Henri J. Breault, MD

    Health Policy, Patient Care

    With a career in pediatrics that spanned over four decades, Dr. Henri J. Breault spent almost half of it campaigning to make the dispensing of…

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    Pierre Masson, MD

    Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Health and Medical Education & Training

    Dr. Pierre Masson was best known for his pioneering work involving brain tumours, the nervous system and histological techniques, which became the…

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    Brenda Milner, PhD

    Brain & Mind, Women in Medicine

    Dr. Brenda Milner’s pioneering work contributed to a greater understanding of how the brain works. She is considered to be one of greatest…

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    Bruce Chown, MD

    The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Blood, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

    As one of the first pediatricians in Canada, Dr. Bruce Chown made significant contributions to Canadian medicine. In particular, he is credited…

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    Henry J.M. Barnett, MD

    Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Trials, Blood, Brain & Mind

    Dr. Henry Barnett's boundless curiosity and desire for evidence-based knowledge resulted in an outstanding career in investigative medicine that…

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    Michael Smith, PhD

    Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Leadership in Organizational Development

    From humble beginnings, Dr. Michael Smith became an extraordinary scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and…

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    William T. Mustard, MD

    Skin, Bones, Muscles & Joints, Heart & Vessels

    William T. Mustard built a reputation as one of Canada’s great surgical pioneers and was instrumental in advancing the orthopaedic and cardiac…

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    Robert Salter, MD

    Skin, Bones, Muscles & Joints, Global Health, Patient Care, Health and Medical Education & Training

    As Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and later as Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr…

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    Herbert Jasper, MD PhD

    Brain & Mind, The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers

    Dr. Herbert Jasper played a leading role at the Montreal Neurological Institute with his exploration of the brain's operation in both health and…

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