Teaching Medical Professionalism

Richard L. Cruess, MD, is Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and a Member of the Centre for Medical Education at McGill University. He served as Chair of Orthopedics (1976–1981) and was Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University from 1981 to 1995. He was President of the Canadian Orthopedic Association (1977–1978), the American Orthopedic Research Society (1975–1976), and the Association of Canadian Medical Colleges (1992–1994). He is an Officer of The Order of Canada and of L'Ordre National du Québec. Since 1995, with his wife, Dr. Sylvia Cruess, he has taught and carried out independent research on professionalism in medicine. They have published widely on the subject and have been invited speakers at universities, hospitals, and professional organizations throughout the world.

Sylvia R. Cruess, MD, is Professor of Medicine and a Member of the Centre for Medical Education at McGill University. She previously served as Director of the Metabolic Day Centre (1968–1978) and as Director of Professional Services (Medical Director) of the Royal Victoria Hospital (1978–1995) in Montreal.

Yvonne Steinert, PhD, is Professor of Family Medicine, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, and the Director of the Centre for Medical Education at McGill University. Dr. Steinert is actively involved in curriculum development at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, the design and delivery of faculty development programs and activities, and medical education research.