Portraits in Time

Dr. Belmonte made it her mission to found Quebec’s first camp for diabetic children. She is a significant contributor to the McGill University Health Centre and her time as a physician and generosity as a donor give ample testament to her remarkable legacy.

From the battlefields of World War II to the emergency room of the Montreal General Hospital and the principal’s office of McGill University, Dr. H. Rocke Robertson led a truly remarkable life.

Dr. Anthony Dobell, a pioneer in both adult and pediatric cardiovascular thoracic surgery, was among the first physicians in Canada to perform open-heart surgery.

A pioneer in the field of pediatrics in North America, Alexander Dougall Blackader was among the first physicians to maintain that children’s diseases should be regarded as a specialty, distinct from adult diseases.

Dr. Moyra Allen's forward-looking vision for her profession found its expression in the McGill Model of Nursing, which she developed in the 1970s and which is now applied in health care settings throughout Canada and beyond.

Edward William Archibald is widely recognized as one of the forefathers of thoracic surgery. He is also remembered for his excellence as a scientist, educator and technician.