Aequanimitas: Lessons from a Life in Medicine

Sir William Osler (1849-1919) was a Canadian physician, educator, and author, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of modern medicine. He played a key role in transforming medical education and practice, emphasizing the importance of bedside teaching, clinical observation, and lifelong learning. Osler held professorships at McGill University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University, where he served as the first chief of staff of the Johns Hopkins Hospital and helped establish the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as a world-leading institution.