Eldon Smith
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Dr. Eldon R. Smith, OC, MD, FRCPC is currently the Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta (LCIA). A cardiologist by training, he has also held numerous positions over his career including Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary and the role of President for both the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Association of Canadian Medical Colleges.
In addition to Dr. Smith's current role with the LCIA, he is also Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. As of October 2006, Dr. Smith has been the Chair of the Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan, an initiative of the Government of Canada. Dr. Smith is also the current President and Director of the Peter Lougheed Medical Research Foundation, a national initiative to support excellence in health research in Canada.
[edit] Selected Awards and Honors
- Officer of the Order of Canada (2005)
- James Graham Award, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Young Investigator's Award, Canadian Cardiovascular Society
- Keon Achievement Award, University of Ottawa
- 125th Anniversary of Canada Commemorative Medal for Contributions to the Citizens of Canada
- Achievement Award, Canadian Cardiovascular Society
- Alumnus of the Year, Dalhousie University
- Certificate of Meritorious Service, Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Beamish Award for Leadership in Cardiovascular Science and Education, University of Manitoba
- Certificate of Recognition, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Order of the University, University of Calgary
- Citation from the Senate of the Philippines for aid in developing medical education in that country
- 2005 Medal of Service, Canadian Medical Association
- 2007 Outstanding Contribution to the Alberta Science and Technology Community ASTech Awards
[edit] Sources & External Links
- LCIA - official web-site
- Press Release - ER Smith appointed Chair, Steering Committee, Government of Canada's Heart Health Strategy
- Press Release - ER Smith bio-data, Government of Canada
- Strategic Advisory Board - Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
- ASTech Award announcement - Outstanding Contribution Award
- Interview with ER Smith
- Canadian Journal of Cardiology - ER Smith, Editor-in-chief
- Canadian Heart Health Strategy and Action Plan - ER Smith, Chair
