About William Gallie
Lived 1882 – 1959 (aged 77). William Gallie was an orthopedic surgeon, surgeon and professor.
William Edward Gallie (January 29, 1882 – September 25, 1959) was a Canadian medical educator and orthopedic surgeon.
He was born in Barrie, Ontario, In 1941, he was named president of the American College of Surgeons. He retired from general surgery in 1947. In 1951, he convinced Samuel McLaughlin to create a foundation that would fund post-graduate studies for potential teachers for Canadian medical schools.
He was named to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Who was William Gallie?
Canadian surgeon (1882–1959)
When was William Gallie born?
William Gallie was born on 29 January 1882 in Canada.
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William Gallie died on 25 September 1959.
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William Gallie was an orthopedic surgeon, surgeon and professor.
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