The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is very proud to present the 2018 CAR Gold Medal Award to Dr. Lawrence Stein. He is recognized as a leader by his peers by virtue of his long and successful career in academia, teaching, and his outstanding contributions to the advancement of radiology as a specialty.
Dr. Stein was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and attended McGill University for a Bachelor of Science degree prior to completing his medical training there in 1968. He completed his residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital in 1973, followed by a fellowship at the University of California. After his fellowship, Dr. Stein returned to Montreal, McGill, and the Royal Vic, where he has been a committed member of the imaging department for over 40 years.
During his career, he has published many peer-reviewed papers, been involved in a large number of research projects and given over two hundred invited lectures, a testimony to his talents as an outstanding educator. He is a tireless and enthusiastic teacher who has influenced countless students and residents. Over the course of his career, many medical students have entered into careers as radiologists after working with him on elective and being drawn into the profession by his encouragement and enthusiasm. A statesman in all respects, Dr. Stein has left a positive mark on everyone who has been fortunate enough to interact with him over the years.
In his work with patients, Dr. Stein is a model of professionalism and compassion that his colleagues and peers strive to emulate. His kindness, patience and clinical skills have made a lasting and unique impact on countless members of the Montreal community that he has helped over the years. Dr. Stein has been a tireless ambassador and champion of radiology. He constantly seeks to educate and collaborate with other clinical services, showing them the true value that radiology can bring to patient care. He has been a member of many hospital committees and boards of directors at McGill, always striving to provide the best in patient care, cutting edge research, and a world class teaching institution.
Dr. Stein has been a lifelong supporter of the CAR, involved with numerous committees and working groups. His dedication to his professional association culminated in a term as CAR President from 2003-2005.
As he approaches retirement in 2018, it is absolutely fitting that the CAR would honour one of its members who has given so much to the profession over the past 40 years, while epitomizing the qualities of a truly excellent radiologist on every personal and professional level.