Walter Mackenzie
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Walter C. Mackenzie (1909–1978) was a Canadian surgeon and academic.
He was a Professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine. From 1959 to 1973, he was the Dean of Medicine.
In 1949, he was a founding director and shareholder of the Edmonton Eskimos.
In 1970, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his contribution to surgery and medical education". [1]
The Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre in Edmonton, Alberta is named in his honour.
References
- "Mackenzie, Dr. Walter C. (1909-78) Edmonton". 100 Years of Medicine in Alberta.