(1936-1991)
Victor Peter Chang (Yam Him) was born in China in 1936, and came to Australia when he was fifteen years old to finish his secondary school by plane.
His mother died of cancer when he was just twelve years old. It was then he decided to become a doctor.
Early in his career, Victor Chang was inspired by Dr. Mark Shanahan, who was one of only three heart surgeons in Australia at the time.Today, with the support of many Australians and overseas supporters, The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has been established in his honour.Victor died in a shooting in an attempt robbery aged 54.
His mother died of cancer when he was just twelve years old. It was then he decided to become a doctor.
Early in his career, Victor Chang was inspired by Dr. Mark Shanahan, who was one of only three heart surgeons in Australia at the time.Today, with the support of many Australians and overseas supporters, The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has been established in his honour.Victor died in a shooting in an attempt robbery aged 54.
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