Sally Davies (doctor)

Dame Sally Davies (cropped 2)

British doctor and former Chief Medical Officer for England

Dame Sally Claire Davies (born 24 November 1949) is a British physician and academic who served as the Chief Medical Officer for England from 2010 to 2019. She was the first woman to hold this position.

Early life and education

Sally Davies was born in Birmingham, England. She attended the University of Manchester, where she studied medicine and graduated with a MB ChB degree.

Career

Davies began her career as a haematologist and later transitioned into medical research. She has held various academic and clinical positions, including serving as the Director of Research and Development at the Department of Health.

Chief Medical Officer for England

In 2010, Davies was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer for England, succeeding Liam Donaldson. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as antimicrobial resistance, public health, and healthcare policy. She was instrumental in raising awareness about the dangers of antibiotic resistance and advocated for global action to combat this issue.

Honors and recognition

Davies has received numerous honors for her contributions to medicine and public health. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2009. She is also a fellow of several prestigious medical societies, including the Royal College of Physicians and the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Personal life

Davies is married and has two children. She continues to be active in the field of public health and medical research.

See also

• Chief Medical Officer (United Kingdom)
• Public health
• Antimicrobial resistance