Jean Davey

Jean Flatt Davey OC, OBE (March 16, 1909 – March 13, 1980) was a Canadian physician. In August 1941, Davey joined the medical branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and became the first female doctor to be granted a commission in the medical branch of any Canadian armed force.

Career In 1939, Davey joined the staff of Women's College Hospital. Finally, she held the position of Director of Medical Teaching, Out-Patient department from 1965 until her retirement in 1973. According to a 1980 press release by Women's College Hospital after her death, “the rose garden in front of Women’s College Hospital [the former hospital building] was developed as a living tribute” to Davey.

She held several membership and leadership roles, including: a seat on the Board of Regents of Victoria University, National Medical Consultant at the Victorian Order of Nurses, President of the Medical Staff (at Women's College Hospital), Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (at Women's College Hospital) and Chief Examining Officer of the examining board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

There is a Jean Davey Drive in the Barrhaven neighbourhood of Ottawa.