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Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 2027
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates are Canadian citizens whose outstanding leadership and contributions to medicine and the health sciences, in Canada or abroad, have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame honours Canada’s medical heroes, and aims to inspire youth to pursue careers in the health sciences. Inductees’ outstanding and pioneering contributions to health science can be single meritorious contributions or lifetimes of accomplishment. While a significant proportion of laureates are scientists, the Hall seeks to be representative of the full breadth of health leadership and excellence in research, clinical care, illness prevention, education, and health administration. Six nominees are inducted each year.
Eligibility
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. CMHF actively seeks a diverse pool of award nominations so that those honoured may reflect the diversity of its communities.
Individuals or organizations can nominate individuals for induction. Nominees can be:
- Canadian citizens from across health professions within Canada and across the globe may be recognized for their work;
- living or posthumous.
Nominees may be recognized for their leadership in one or more of the following categories:
- Building excellence in health
- Health promotion, illness prevention, and care
- Research with national and international recognition for a scientific contribution
Nomination Process
A complete nomination will consist of:
- Nomination letter describing the nominee's contributions and impact:
- For nomination by individuals, two separate letters or one co-signed letter.
- For nomination by an organization, one nomination letter signed on its behalf.
- A 250-word citation clearly stating the contribution(s) justifying the nominee's induction
- Nominee's CV
- One-page biography providing essential details about the nominee's reputation
- Two supporting letters (for category 3, at least one should be international)
- Optional: additional documents (max. 6 pages) which can include articles, news items, abstracts, etc.
Program Resources
Best Practice Documents:
Instutional Coordination & Support
Nominations supported by Awards & Distinctions will receive the following:
- Assistance with identifying suitable nominators and referees.
- Outreach to referees to secure support, providing them with required materials and guidelines. We will collect and submit referee letters.
- Support for developing all written materials, and providing feedback and review (including access to templates, frameworks, and other resources).
- Completing and submitting electronic nomination forms.
- Document management: collecting and compiling all letters, forms, and written documents for submission to the portal according to guidelines.
- Submitting final nominations by the deadline.
EDID Supports
Western Research offers support and resources for knowledge mobilization, Indigenous Research, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization. You can complete a request for support form to receive more information or request additional support. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact Western Research early for determination and support.
Submission
Nominations are to be submitted online using the web-based CMHF Nomination form.
Deadlines
Notice of Intent to Nominate email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Institutional Coordination and support of your nomination by April 24, 2026.
The final submission deadline for consideration of the 2027 induction: June 8, 2026.
Contact Us
Interested parties are encouraged to contact rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding this award and the nomination process.