Janet Fraiser, M.D. was a talented and compassionate human of the Tau'ri who was also the Chief Medical Officer of Stargate Command, placing her in charge of all the medical teams. She served in this role for seven years up until her death in 2003. Following her death, Fraiser's role as Chief Medical Officer was temporarily taken over by Dr. Brightman before Dr. Carolyn Lam, the daughter of the SGC's newest commanding officer, Major General Henry Landry took over the position permanently in 2005.