Richard B. Goldbloom, the first physician-in-chief and director of research at the Izaak Walton Killam Hospital for Children in Halifax, is one of Canadaâ??s pre-eminent pediatricians. Under his leadership, the IWK became one of Canadaâ??s leading centres for pediatric care, teaching and research. But the scope of his interests and contributions has extended far beyond the usual boundaries of his medical specialty. He was founding chair of Halifaxâ??s Waterfront Development Corporation and for many years chaired the Rhodes Scholar Selection Committee for the Canadian Maritime provinces. An accomplished amateur musician, he also served as honorary director of Symphony Nova Scotia. Dr.Goldbloom was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1987 in recognition of his pioneering work in regionalization of pediatric care in Nova Scotia. He has received honorary degrees from four universities including his alma mater, McGill University. In 2005, he was honoured by the IWK Health Centre with the naming of a new building as the Richard B. Goldbloom Pavilion for Research and Clinical Care. Barbara requested no orders for book be made without consulting her: 902-499-2180