Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2022-05-03
Invested on: 2024-03-21
Olivier Bernard, M.S.M.
Montréal, Quebec
A science communicator pursuing a career in the media industry, Olivier Bernard, better known as The Pharmafist, is on a mission to demystify pharmacology for as many people as possible. With a creative and playful approach, he encourages the public to develop critical thinking skills when confronting popular health beliefs. By tackling trendy pseudo-scientific myths, he is fostering a better understanding of the medical and pharmaceutical spheres, enabling Canadians to make better health choices.