Ricky Kanee Schachter
Ricky Kanee Schachter | |
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Born | December 23, 1918 Melville, Saskatchewan[1] |
Died | July 1, 2007[2] |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | University of Saskatchewan (BA, 1940), University of Toronto (M.D. 1943) |
Occupation | Dermatologist |
Years active | 1943–1985 |
Employer(s) | Women’s College Hospital, University of Toronto |
Ricky Kanee Schachter,
Early life, education, and private life
Schachter grew up in Melville, Saskatchewan, at a time when women were not generally accepted as professionals in Canada.[5] When she decided to go to university at the age of 16, to become a doctor, even her father, an educated Russian immigrant and community leader, said to her that she would "be taking up a space for a man."[6]
In 1940, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Her husband, Benjamin Schachter, was a Torontonian biochemist, working at the
Career
She began working at Women's College Hospital, in Toronto in 1946 where she was appointed the head of the Division of Dermatology.[3] Schachter became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, in Canada, in 1950.[3] In 1976 she established the Psoriasis Education and Research Centre (PERC) at Women's College Hospital and became its first director.[3] This centre was the first of its kind in Canada to specialize in treatment, education and research on psoriasis.[3]
Retirement and legacy
Dr. Schachter retired from her position at Women's College Hospital on June 30, 1985.[3]
A chair in dermatology was established to honour her, and in 1985, the Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter Dermatology Fund was established in recognition of her commitment to patient care. In July 1991, the Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter Dermatology Centre opened its doors[10] at Women's College Hospital to treat a variety of skin conditions, through several out-patient clinics:
- The Cosmetic Clinic and Cover FX
- Cosmetic Procedures
- The Dermatology Laser Centre
- General Dermatology
- Dermatology Minor Surgery
- Mohs Clinic
- The Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Awards and recognitions
In addition to being at the forefront of her field, and a pioneer in the treatment of
During her time at Women's College Hospital, Schachter was also the president of the medical staff and Medical Advisory Committee from 1958 to 1959.[14]
References
- ^ Kassam, Ashifa (16 July 2007). "Doctor, mother, pioneer: A 'truly modern' woman". Toronto Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter obituary". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Biography: Dr. Ricky Kanee Schachter (1918-2007)". Archives of Women's College Hospital.
- ^ "Appointments to the Order of Canada". Governor General of Canada. 1998-01-22. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ "Schachter, Ricky Kannee (oral history)". University of Toronto, Discover Archives. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ Virginia, Corner (2001-06-06). "Four "Rebels" Honoured for Challenging the Status Quo". York University Gazette. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ Elizabeth Lumley, ed. (2001-06-30). "Schachter, Ricky Kanee". Canadian Who's Who. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. p. 1147.
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- ^ Elizabeth Lumley, ed. (2001-06-30). "Kanee, Sol". Canadian Who's Who. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. p. 669.
- ^ "About the new WCH". Women's College Hospital Foundation. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ a b "Press Releases: Dr. Ricky Schachter Honoured as Canadian Dermatology Foundation Practitioner of the Year 2005". Canadian Dermatology Foundation. 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ Bennett, Carolyn (2007-07-03). "Dr Ricki [sic.]... she'll always be with us...... prodding us to do better..." Carolyn Bennett, MP. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ "Honorary Degrees - Fall Convocation 2006" (PDF). Queen's University. 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae: Ricky Kanee Schachter". Archives of Women's College Hospital. May 15, 1997.