William Arthur Cochrane
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William Arthur Cochrane, (born March 18, 1926) is a Canadian
physician, pediatrician, academic, and medical executive.
Born in Toronto
, Ontario
, he received his Doctor of Medicine
from the University of Toronto
in 1949. Cochrane did his postgraduate training in Pediatric Research at the Hospital for Sick Children
, the Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital
. From 1958 to 1967, he was a Professor of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University
. From 1967 to 1973, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Calgary
. From 1973 to 1974, he was the Alberta
Deputy Minister of Health. From 1974 to 1978, he was the President of the University of Calgary
. From 1978 to 1989, he was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Connaught Laboratories Limited.
In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
. In 1977, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
and in 1992, he was awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
. In 2006, he was made a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence
. In 2009, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
physician, pediatrician, academic, and medical executive.
Born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, he received his Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in 1949. Cochrane did his postgraduate training in Pediatric Research at the Hospital for Sick Children
Hospital for Sick Children
The Hospital for Sick Children – is a major paediatric centre for the Greater Toronto Area, serving patients up to age 18. Located on University Avenue in Downtown Toronto, SickKids is part of the city’s Discovery District, a critical mass of scientists and entrepreneurs who are focused on...
, the Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is a children's hospital located in London, United Kingdom...
. From 1958 to 1967, he was a Professor of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
. From 1967 to 1973, he was the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Calgary
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Calgary
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Calgary is one of two medical schools in Alberta and one of 17 in Canada. Established in 1967, the school is linked to the hospitals in Alberta Health Services -- Calgary ZoneCalgary Health Region...
. From 1973 to 1974, he was the Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
Deputy Minister of Health. From 1974 to 1978, he was the President of the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
. From 1978 to 1989, he was the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Connaught Laboratories Limited.
In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 1977, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...
and in 1992, he was awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada...
. In 2006, he was made a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence
Alberta Order of Excellence
The Alberta Order of Excellence is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Alberta. Instituted in 1979 when Lieutenant Governor Frank C...
. In 2009, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is a Canadian charitable organization, founded in 1994, that honours Canadians who have contributed to the understanding of disease and improving the health of people. It has a museum in London, Ontario, and has an annual induction ceremony.-2012:*Terry Fox*John...
.