Since we began a century ago, Women's College Hospital has led a world of breakthroughs in women's health.

At the helm were the pioneers of women's health - and the founders and leaders of Women's College Hospital. 

• Dr. Jessie Gray - considered at the time to be one of the top cancer surgeons in North America - was the first woman to earn a Master of Surgery degree in Canada.
• Dr. Marion Powell raised the consciousness of a generation in women's sexual health.
• Dr. Henrietta Banting spearheaded the use of mammography.
• Dr. Marion Hilliard collaborated in the development of a simplified Pap test.
• Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter was the first woman to lead an academic division of dermatology.

Our Pioneers Links

• Who Was Dr. Jessie Gray?
• Who Was Dr. Marion Powell?
• Who Was Dr. Henrietta Banting?
• Who Was Dr. Marion Hilliard?
• Who Was Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter?
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