“…Osler occupies a unique position in the history of medicine. He is generally acknowledged as one of the most outstanding clinicians and teachers of all time (Dana, 1919; Cushing, 1925; Abbott, 1926; Reid, 1931; Bailey, 1993; Stone, 1995). Many of Osler's writings (Osler, 1904a, 1907a, 1908a, 1913, 1921; Camac, 1906; Verney, 1960; McGovern & Roland, 1969, 1985; Roland, 1982; Nation, 1987; Hinohara & Niki, 2001; Silverman et al , 2003) have inspired and been cherished by medical students and physicians throughout the world.…”