EmpowHER: An IASSS Fireside Chat
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Join us for an inspiring and interactive discussion featuring distinguished women in surgery. This virtual fireside chat will spotlight personal experiences, challenges, and strategies for empowerment in the surgical field.
Event Highlights:
- The lived experiences of women in surgery
- Overcoming workplace discrimination and barriers
- Maternity leave and career progression
- Strategies for mentorship and empowerment
Event Details:
- Date: March 8, 2025
- Time: 2pm GMT
- Format: Virtual Panel Discussion
- Venue: Zoom Link
Panelist:
- Dr Jamie Henry, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- Dr Mumba Chalwe, Consultant Urologist, Zambia
- Dr Sushma Chandak, Colorectal Surgery Registrar, United Kingdom
- Dr Mariela Rivera, Trauma and Critical Care General Surgeon, Mayo Clinic, USA
Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights, ask pressing questions, and connect with a global network of aspiring and established women surgeons.
Join the Conversation. Celebrate. Empower.
Stay tuned to our Instagram page for a series of quizzes on women in STEM and surgery!