Draft:Anna Jarvis (physician)

Anna Jarvis, also known as Dorothy Anna Jarvis, is a retired professor at the Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, and was a staff Physician in the Division of Paediatric Emergency at SickKids. In 2016, she was also appointed to the Order of Ontario.

Early life and education
Jarvis was accepted into the medical program at the University of West Indies in 1963. After completing her compulsory year of internship in general, paediatric, surgery, neurosurgery and paediatric medicine she got married and moved to Antigua. In Antigua, she started a family medicine practice and formed a solid foundation in emergency paediatrics.

In 1972, Jarvis immigrated to Canada with her husband who was accepted into the anesthesia program at the University of Toronto. Her applications for residency were unsuccessful. However, she was accepted into the paediatric training program at SickKids, where she completed four years of training.

Career
In 1977, Jarvis became an official member of the Department of Paediatrics at SickKids. From 1992 to 1998, she was the medical director of the Division of Emergency Medicine and in 1998 became the medical director of the Child Health Network at SickKids. In 2001, Jarvis was the associate Dean of Health Professions Student Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. In 2010, Jarvis retired from clinical practice.

In 2016, Jarvis was appointed to the Order of Ontario for her work in children's emergency healthcare.

Honors and awards
Awards in Jarvis’ name:


 * University of Toronto Anna Jarvis Award for Teaching Excellence in Emergency Medicine
 * Canadian Paediatric Society Anna Jarvis Paediatric Emergency Medicine Teaching Award