Marjorie Davis
Dr. Marjorie Eileen Davis | |||
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| Born | February 13, 1912 Franktown, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | May 18, 2002 (aged 90) | ||
| Nationality | Canadian | ||
| Citizenship | Canada | ||
| Alma mater | University of Toronto | ||
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| Employer | Women’s College Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Bellevue Hospital (New York City) | ||
Dr. Marjorie Ileen Davis (February 13, 1912 – May 18, 2002) was a Canadian physician and surgeon.[1][2] Davis became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in 1947 and was the Chief of Surgery at Toronto’s Women's College Hospital from 1965 to 1976.[2]
Early life and education
Davis was born on February 13, 1912 in Franktown, Ontario.[1] In 1935, she graduated from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.[2] She then began an internship at St Michael’s Hospital and the following year she joined Women’s College Hospital (WCH) as a Junior Interne.[3] From 1937 to 1939, Davis travelled to New York City to complete an assistant residency in surgery at Bellevue Hospital.[3][4] When she returned to Toronto, she became a surgical resident at WCH until 1940.[2] In 1943, she completed her residency at Toronto General Hospital.[2] Prior to that, in 1942, she became the first woman to teach at the University of Toronto’s infamous Gallie program.[3] Inspired by Dr William Edward Gallie, this program was a post-graduate training course in surgery and is still active today as the Gallie Course in General Surgery.[3] In 1945, Davis received her certification in surgery and in 1947 she became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Canada.[3]
Career
Davis joined the staff of Women’s College Hospital in 1945.[5] Prior to that, she worked for two years at Toronto General Hospital as a clinical teacher.[3] She eventually became Chief of Surgery at Women’s College Hospital from 1965 to 1976.[3]
Retirement and legacy
She retired as Chief of Surgery at Women’s College Hospital on June 30, 1976.[3]
Davis died on Saturday May 18, 2002.[3]
Recognitions and memberships
When she received her fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1947, she became the second woman in Canada to receive a fellowship in general surgery.[3]
During her time at Women’s College Hospital, she became a member of the hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "WCH Medical Staff Application Form". Archives of Women’s College Hospital. C18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Archival Description: Dr. Marjorie Davis Fond". Archives of Women’s College Hospital.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 "Biographical Sketch: Dr. Marjorie Davis". Archives of Women’s College Hospital.
- ↑ "Archival Description- Professional Certifications: Dr. Marjorie Davis Fond". Archives of Women’s College Hospital.
- ↑ Volume 7– Number 7 (Fall 1976). "House Call Newsletter: Published for the Staff of Women's College Hospital". Women's College Hospital.
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