Charles Drake, MD
A renowned neurosurgeon A remarkable example of perseverance and determination, Dr. Charles Drake was a true visionary in medicine. Over his long career, he perfected, documented and taught surgic…
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Charles H. Best, MD DSc
A physiologist, medical researcher and teacher It was the classic case of being the right man in the right place at the right time. As a recent Honours physiology and biochemistry graduate, Dr. Ch…
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Charles Hollenberg, MD
A leader of the Canadian academic medical community After receiving his MD from the University of Manitoba and pursing post-graduate training in internal medicine, Dr. Charles Hollenberg turned to…
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Charles Huggins, MD
A pioneer in hormone research and cancer treatment It was while practising surgery and teaching urology at the University of Chicago in the 1930s, that Dr. Huggins discovered that malignant prosta…
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Charles P. Leblond, MD PhD
A Canadian leader in cell biology and anatomy Dr. Leblond was responsible for the development of a number of essential techniques advancing the field of anatomy and cell biology. In particular, th…
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Charles Scriver, MD
The Father of modern genetics in Quebec Dr. Charles Scriver committed his life to the study of genetic disorders in children. Most notably, he and his collaborators discovered hereditary forms of …
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Charles Tator, MD PhD
An eminent scientist, neurosurgeon, professor and administrator Dr. Tator’s laboratory was the first in Canada to study acute spinal cord injury from a basic science perspective. His research tran…
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Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg, MDCM
A trailblazer in genetic identification and treatment for rare disorders Dr. Rockman-Greenberg developed an early interest in rare and ultrarare genetic disorders, which led to a career in pediatr…
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Class Trips
Canada's medical heroes have profoundly impacted the development of health in Canada and around the world. Their innovative ideas and hypotheses, observations and experiments and implementation research have lead to scientific advancements that inspire us all. Today they want to inspire YOU.
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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.