Marie-Dominique Beaulieu, C.M., C.Q.
Saint-Irénée, Quebec
Marie-Dominique Beaulieu is a pioneer of family medicine in Canada. Professor emeritus at Université de Montréal, she has stressed the critical role of primary care providers in public health at the provincial and national levels. By supporting rigorous, evidence-based research, she has energized this branch of medicine, previously overlooked in favour of other specialties. She has had a hand in developing clinical practice guidelines and policies, helping to improve the quality and safety of patient care across the country.