Jessie Gray | |
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| Born | August 26, 1910 Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Died | October 16, 1978 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of Toronto (B.Sc. 1931; M.D. 1934; Ch.M. 1939) |
| Occupation(s) | Surgeon, lecturer, teacher, researcher |
| Years active | 1939–1965 |
| Employer(s) | Toronto General Hospital, St Mary's Hospital (Manchester), Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto |
| Title | Canada's First Lady of Surgery |
Jessie Catherine Gray (August 26, 1910 – October 16, 1978) was a Canadian cancer surgeon, educator, and researcher.[1] Known as the Canadian "First Lady of Surgery", Gray is described as a trailblazer for women surgeons and an example that women could excel in the male-dominated field of general surgery.[2] During her career, she was considered one of the top four cancer surgeons in North America, and she earned many firsts and fellowships in her field.
- ^ RONISH, DONNA YAVORSKY. "Jessie Catherine Gray". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ^ Dr. Jessie Gray fonds - Archeion. Archived from the original on 2018-08-20. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
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