Re: Dr Sydney Friedman

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 57, No. 2, March 2015, Page 56 Letters
By: David F. Hardwick, MD, FRCPC,
Related To:

Dr Sydney Friedman

I commend Dr Brian Day for his article celebrating Dr Sydney Friedman’s wonderful contribution to the UBC medical school [BCMJ 2014;56:480-481]. I was in one of the early classes at UBC and was recruited by Dr Friedman as a summer student in research—an opportunity that has served me well throughout my long career at UBC Pathology.

What should be added and emphasized is that the most current and continuing initiative of Dr Friedman’s is the Friedman Scholars Program, which encourages broad interests in graduate students and provides opportunities for future health sciences scholars to learn from global experts. Dr Friedman created the Scholars Program via a substantial personal donation. All of us who have benefited through interactions as students or practitioners can help by donating to the Friedman Scholars Fund. As a current board member of the foundation, I encourage all to help too! 

If you need any information about the Friedman Scholars Program or how to donate, please contact John Fleming at john.fleming@ubc.ca or call 604 822-8767.
—David F. Hardwick, MD
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David F. Hardwick, MD, FRCPC,. Re: Dr Sydney Friedman. BCMJ, Vol. 57, No. 2, March, 2015, Page(s) 56 - Letters.


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