Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

At-a-Glance

Awarded the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award in 2021 for his efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
Named a co-winner of the Lou Marsh Award and Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year in 2020.
Appointed as a Member to the Order of Canada in 2024 and made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec in 2019.
Serves as Coprésident of Fondation Laurent Duvernay-Tardif since 2017.
Holds a Doctorat en médecine (MDCM) and a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard University.
Was the first active NFL player to earn a doctorate in medicine.
Opted out of the 2020 NFL season to work in a care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biography

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is a Canadian physician and former professional football player, widely recognized for his unique achievement as the first active NFL player to earn a doctorate in medicine. He pursued his medical degree (MDCM) at McGill University in Montreal and later enrolled at Harvard University to obtain a Master of Public Health degree. He is currently a resident at McGill University.