Frances A. Shepherd announced as 2027 inductee to CMHF

Frances A. Shepherd, OC OOnt MD FRCPC LLD (Honoris Causa) | Toronto, ON A renowned expert in evidence-based treatment of lung cancer

Congratulations from CCTG to our friend and colleague Dr. Frances Shepherd who was recently named as an inductee to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 2027. Nominees are put forward by individuals or organizations and evaluated by the CMHF Selection Committee, a panel of prominent health and medical professionals appointed by the CMHF Board of Directors.The 2027 Inductees will be formally welcomed into the CMHF at the Induction Ceremony on April 2, 2027, in Montréal, Quebec. Held during the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), the ceremony will be hosted in association with McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke.

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) announced a total of six outstanding Canadian inductees to the 2027 CMHF the remaining five are:

1. The Honourable Yvonne Boyer, JD LLM LLD | Kemptville, ON An advocate for Indigenous health equity and justice
2. Don Cockcroft, BSc MD FRCPC | Saskatoon, SK An innovator in treating respiratory diseases
3. Bartha Maria Knoppers, BA MA LLB BCL DLS PhD | Montréal, QC A leader in genomic ethics and governance
4. Anthony Lang, OC MD FRCPC FAAN FCAHS FRSC | Toronto, ON A global authority in movement disorders
5. Fred Possmayer, OOnt PhD| London, ON A biochemist champion for neonatal care

In recognition of the critical role played by the CCTG throughout her professional career, Dr. Frances Shepherd has provided support for an annual travel award to recognize excellence in clinical trials and translational research within CCTG research projects.To apply to the award please visit >