F. Marguerite Hill

[1] After obtaining her Masters, she worked for a year as a psychologist in the Juvenile Court system.

[4] She was awarded that year's gold medal for the highest academic standing in the Faculty of Medicine.

Hill went on to complete postgraduate training in internal medicine from 1952 to 1957, specialising in kidney disease.

[1] Prior to obtaining her M.D, Hill joined the Canadian Women's Army Medical Corps in 1942, where she was in charge of personnel selection.

[1] While in the military, she achieved the rank of captain, and in 1944 she served a tour overseas in England.

[1] As a veteran, she was entitled to a free education and could afford to attend medical school.

[5] [1] During her time at Women's College Hospital, she turned the Department of Medicine into a strong clinical and teaching unit.

Hill was the first woman appointed to the board of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).