Series 4: Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill - Certificates

Doctor of medicine diploma awarded to Gurdev Singh Gill on May 21, 1957, from the University of British Columbia medical school. Dr. Gill became the first South Asian Canadian to graduate from a medical school in Canada and was the first to practise in the country. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Membership certificate presented to Gurdev Singh Gill by the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia in 1958. The certificate acknowledges that Dr. Gill is entitled to practise medicine, surgery, and midwifery within the province of British Columbia. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Honorary Doctor of Sciences degree awarded to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill from the University of British Columbia Alumni Association. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Certificate acknowledging that Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill completed a year of services as an Intern in the Rotating Service, at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon from August 1, 1957 to July 31, 1958. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.

Certificate for 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal awarded to Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill in 1992. The certificate is signed by the Governor General of Canada, Ray Hnatyshyn. Item was originally framed by Dr. Gill.