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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    F. Estelle R. Simons, MD

    Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity

    Dr. Estelle Simons, a clinician scientist, is internationally renowned for research on the pharmacologic management of allergic diseases,…

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    May Cohen, MD

    Patient Care, Leadership in Organizational Development, Health and Medical Education & Training, Women in Medicine

    May Cohen has championed the unique concerns of women in medicine and pioneered the inclusion of women’s health in medical education.

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    Judith G. Hall, MD

    Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Leadership in Organizational Development, Women in Medicine

    For over four decades, Dr. Judith Hall has been at the international forefront of genetic and pediatric research.

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    Bette Stephenson, MD

    Leadership in Organizational Development, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Women in Medicine, Health and Medical Education & Training

    A pioneer and role model for women, Dr. Bette Stephenson had an outstanding career in the field of Canadian medicine, academics and politics. Dr…

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    M. Vera Peters, MD

    Cancer, The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Women in Medicine

    Dr. Mildred Vera Peters is most notably recognized as an outstanding clinical investigator who changed the management of Hodgkin’s disease and…

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    The Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk

    Cancer, Women in Medicine, Health Policy

    Sylvia Fedoruk was the only woman conducting medical-physics research in Canada in the 1950's. Her ground-breaking achievements have earned her…

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    Elizabeth Bagshaw, MD

    The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Women in Medicine, Female Reproduction

    Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw’s devotion to women’s health is a treasured part of our nation’s medical heritage. As one of the early pioneers of women in…

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    Sainte Marguerite d’Youville

    Leadership in Organizational Development, Women in Medicine, The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers

    As a young widow at the age of 26, Marguerite d’Youville became a “Mother of Universal Charity”, dedicating her life to helping the unfortunate.<…

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    Lucille Teasdale-Corti, MD

    Service Abroad, Leadership in Organizational Development, Health and Medical Education & Training, Women in Medicine

    Dr. Lucille Teasdale-Corti devoted 35 years of her life to serving the health needs of the people of Uganda

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