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Today, December 29, eminent Canadian medical doctor Sir William Osler, is remembered. Born
in Bond Head, Ontario in 1849, he passed away on this day in 1919. In his book, “The Principles
and Practice of Medicine,” published in 1892, Sir William emphasized the paramount
importance of the physician learning from actual experience with the patient, and in
a holistic approach to treatment. His ideas greatly influenced the way medicine was taught
in the United States and other countries. In 1905, he became the Regius Professor of
Medicine at Oxford University, the highest medical position in the United Kingdom, and
was later made a Baronet. Sir William was also inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall
of Fame in 1994.
May great contributions to medicine like those of Sir William Osler continue to enhance the
care of precious humans around the world. http://www.mcgill.ca/library/library-using/branches/osler-library/oslerbio�