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. Most recently Dr. Smith was appointed to the Board of Alberta Health Services
.
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.
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...
, MD
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
, FRCPC
Cardiology
Cardiology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the heart . The field includes diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology...
is currently the Chair of the Strategic Advisory Board of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta is a partnership between the Calgary Health Region and the University of Calgary. Its mandate comprises all cardiovascular research, education and service delivery, with a service area extending from Saskatchewan, Southern Alberta and Eastern British...
(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
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...
and the role of President for both the Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society is the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists in Canada. The CCS is a membership organization that represents more than 1,800 professionals in the cardiovascular field. Its mission is to promote cardiovascular health and care through...
and the Association of Canadian Medical Colleges. Most recently Dr. Smith was appointed to the Board of Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is the province-wide organization responsible for providing hospital and other health care in the Canadian province of Alberta. Known as the "superboard", it was created in May 2008, with the abolition of nine previous regional health authorities, the Alberta Mental Health...
.
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
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada, formally Her Majesty's Government, is the system whereby the federation of Canada is administered by a common authority; in Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council...
. 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.
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 CanadaOrder of CanadaThe 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...
(2005) - James Graham Award, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada ' , French: Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada, is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada...
- Young Investigator's Award, Canadian Cardiovascular SocietyCanadian Cardiovascular SocietyThe Canadian Cardiovascular Society is the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists in Canada. The CCS is a membership organization that represents more than 1,800 professionals in the cardiovascular field. Its mission is to promote cardiovascular health and care through...
- Keon Achievement Award, University of OttawaUniversity of OttawaThe University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
- 125th Anniversary of Canada Commemorative Medal for Contributions to the Citizens of Canada
- Achievement Award, Canadian Cardiovascular SocietyCanadian Cardiovascular SocietyThe Canadian Cardiovascular Society is the national voice for cardiovascular physicians and scientists in Canada. The CCS is a membership organization that represents more than 1,800 professionals in the cardiovascular field. Its mission is to promote cardiovascular health and care through...
- Alumnus of the Year, Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie UniversityDalhousie 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...
- Certificate of Meritorious Service, Alberta College of Physicians and SurgeonsAlberta College of Physicians and SurgeonsThe Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons is responsible for the registration, regulation, and discipline of physicians in Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1906 by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.-External links:*...
- Beamish Award for Leadership in Cardiovascular Science and Education, University of ManitobaUniversity of ManitobaThe University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
- Certificate of Recognition, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaThe Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada ' , French: Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada, is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada...
- Order of the University, University of CalgaryUniversity of CalgaryThe 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...
- Citation from the Senate of the Philippines for aid in developing medical education in that country
- 2005 Medal of Service, Canadian Medical AssociationCanadian Medical AssociationThe Canadian Medical Association , with more than 70,000 members, is the largest association of doctors in Canada and works to represent their interests nationally. It formed in 1867, three months after Confederation...
- 2007 Outstanding Contribution to the Alberta Science and Technology Community
Corporate boards
- Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCanadian Natural Resources LimitedCanadian Natural Resources Limited is an oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company centered in Calgary, Alberta. Operations are focused in western Canada, the North Sea and offshore West Africa. It ranks number 251 on the Forbes Global 2000 list for...
- Member, Board of Directors, Aston Hill Financial Inc.
- Member, Board of Directors, Resverlogix Ltd.
- Member, Board of Directors, Intelliphatmaceutics Int'l
External links
- Biography - Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
- Interview with ER Smith (part 1)
- Interview with ER Smith (part 2)
- Coverage of CHHS & AP reports to Government of Canada