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Nominations of Canadians, living or posthumous, who meet the criteria from the many aspects of health are encouraged. </p> </li> <li class="nav__menu-item"> <a href="/cmhf-award" class="nav__menu-link nav__menu-link--show" data-content="inner-content-84zhqsgMk5--3"><span>CMHF Award for Medical Students</span></a> <p class="webaim-hidden"><strong>Inspiring Generations</strong></p> <p class="webaim-hidden">Our Laureates cite qualities such as perseverance, collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit as contributors to their success as national and world health leaders. 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Nominations of Canadians, living or posthumous, who meet the criteria from the many aspects of health are encouraged. </p> </div> </div> <div class="grid__col--lg-5"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="inner-content" id="inner-content-84zhqsgMk5--3"> <div class="grid grid--flex"> <div class="grid__col--lg-7"> <div class="inner-content--text"> <p><strong>Inspiring Generations</strong></p> <p>Our Laureates cite qualities such as perseverance, collaboration and entrepreneurial spirit as contributors to their success as national and world health leaders. 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We encourage young people to learn more about Canada's rich medical history and to explore the exciting career options that are available to them in medicine and the health sciences.</p> </li> <li class="nav__menu-item"> <a href="/museumschool" class="nav__menu-link nav__menu-link--show" data-content="inner-content-TAQCOh50TP--2"><span>Museum School</span></a> <p class="webaim-hidden"><strong>Building our future</strong></p> <p class="webaim-hidden">Through our educational programs, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame fosters future generations of medical heroes. 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This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased here on our digital Hall of Fame and in an Exhibit Hall in London, Ontario.</div> </div> <div class="grid__col--sm-12 grid__col--lg-6"> <div class="grid--blocks__content grid--blocks__content--flex-center grid--blocks__theme-group"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <main id="main-content"> <section id="page-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__col--md-4 sidebar"> <nav class="nav nav--vertical"> </nav> </div> <div class="grid__col--md-12 page__content"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div><div id="block-sassquatch-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted"><p><img alt data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a5c335e6-71c8-4558-9e32-a5b726f09b8c" height="325" src="/sites/default/files/CMHF%20Logos/cmhf_logo_30anniversary_rgb%20800px.png" width="947" loading="lazy"></p> <p><img alt data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="df242f5c-74a5-4605-8efe-dde0d7c3a0b9" height="420" src="/sites/default/files/Meet%20Our%20Laureates/Exhibit%20Hall%20cover.png" width="1260" loading="lazy"></p> <blockquote><p><strong>EQUITY & INCLUSION:</strong><br> We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion strengthen the health sciences, health systems and health care communities and leads to enhanced quality, social relevance and impact of health-related disciplines.  </p> <p>Throughout all its activities, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame strives to engage and promote the active participation of individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.  We actively seek a diverse pool of award nominations so that those honoured may reflect the diversity of our communities.</p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <h2 class="fancy">Our Mission </h2> <p>We recognize and celebrate Canadian health leaders whose work has advanced health and inspires the pursuit of careers in the health sciences.</p> <hr> <table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 787px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 350px;">In London?  Visit our Exhibit Hall </td> <td class="text-align-justify" style="width: 424px;"><a class="button button--primary" href="/exhibit-hall" target="_blank">About our Exhibit Hall in London</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 350px;">Meet our board</td> <td style="width: 424px;"><a class="button button--primary" data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="5c3dc639-a704-4f1e-811c-129785fce07c" href="/directors" target="_blank" title="Board of Directors">2024 - 2025 Board of Directors</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 350px;"> <p>The Laureate Selection Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors but works at arms' length of the Board to review nominations received by the community and recommend individuals for induction.</p> </td> <td style="width: 424px; 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