The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame laureates are Canadian citizens, living and posthumous, whose outstanding contributions to medicine and the health sciences have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments. Pioneers in their field, they are considered role models who inspire young Canadians to pursue careers in the health sciences.

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To help celebrate the naming of our 2012 Inductees, a dozen of our laureates from past years were kind enough to share their views on the state of health care and health research in Canada.  Click here to read the summary of their intriguing and insightful comments.