Born: 27 August 1916, United Kingdom
Died: Unknown
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Kathleen Tooth was a resident medical officer at the Sydney Hospital from 1940-1943. In May 1943 she became the first woman to hold the position of medical superintendent at the Hospital.
Chronology
1939
Education – Bachelor of Medicine (MB) and Bachelor of Surgery (BS), University of Sydney
1940 – 1943
Career position – Resident Medical Officer at the Sydney Hospital
May 1943
Medical Superintendent at the Sydney Hospital – first woman to hold the position