Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: June 25, 2025

Richard Keith Reznick, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Richard Reznick is an innovator in medical and surgical education. He is among the first to view this field as a distinct academic discipline, and his impactful research and initiatives include the development of the world’s first national standardized clinical skills examination. Past president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, he has also been a progressive leader at the University of Toronto and Queen’s University.