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Eldon Smith


Eldon Smith Eldon Smith Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta University


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Dr. Eldon R. Smith OC, MD, FRCPC is 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. Most recently Dr. Smith was appointed to the Board of Alberta Health Services.

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In addition to Dr. Smith's 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 President and Director of the Peter Lougheed Medical Research Foundation, a national initiative to support excellence in health research in Canada.

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Education

  • Dalhousie University Medical School
  • National Heart Institute, London, U.K.
  • National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland

    • 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
  • 2013 Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement Award

    • Corporate boards

  • Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Natural Resources Limited
  • Member, Board of Directors, Aston Hill Financial Inc.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Resverlogix Ltd.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Intelliphatmaceutics Int'l

    • References

    Eldon Smith Wikipedia
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