Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Dean Carol Herbert has been named chair of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame board of directors.
Herbert succeeds past chair Dr. David Hawkins of Ottawa who has taken on a medical assignment in Saudi Arabia.
With nine and a half years of experience on the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame board, Herbert leads a team of 16 prominent health and business professionals from across Canada – a group dedicated to future medical excellence through the celebration of Canada’s medical heroes.
Herbert brings to the position her experience as an academic leader, professor, editor, researcher, policymaker, advocate for women’s and children’s health, and a pioneer in the provision of services for sexually abused children.