Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For her contributions to promoting effective communication between physicians and patients, as well as for her sustained leadership in academic medicine.

Wendy Levinson is a guiding force in the medical community and a catalyst for improved patient care. She has steered prominent institutions in the United States and Canada, notably as chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and as chair of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her research has led to advances in physician-patient communication and greater transparency in the disclosure of medical errors. She also developed and leads Choosing Wisely Canada, an internationally emulated campaign designed to improve the quality of our health care system.