Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 2020
- Invested on: December 01, 2022
Carol Pearl Herbert, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Carol Herbert is an eminent physician, administrator and educator. Professor emerita at Western University, she is renowned for her commitment to advancing clinical medicine, and for her dedication in the areas of family medicine, primary care research, violence against women and Indigenous health issues. She has been an active leader and member of multiple organizations, notably serving as president of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. As one of the first women in Canada to become a dean of medicine, she is a mentor to other women in the field and in academia.