Covidien’s Women In Surgery platform champions current and future women surgeons in all stages of their careers. By supporting the growing number of women interested in surgical professions, Covidien can help to increase the number of women surgeons in the field and ultimately help to fill the growing unmet need for surgeons within the U.S.
e-Resources
- Association of Women Surgeons: provides professional and personal resources to support women surgeons in achieving their goals.
- www.womensurgeons.org
- Women in Surgery Career Conferences for Residents: a contemporary program designed for residents and fellows and sponsored by educational grants from Covidien. To obtain information or to register for the Career Conference nearest you, visit:
- www.laparoscopictraining.com
- The Wage Project: founded by Evelyn Murphy, PhD, and Brandeis Scholar, this nonprofit organization provides you with job pricing data and a host of valuable market resources.
- www.wageproject.org
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Innovation: Delivered Mobile Surgical Tour
Covidien has launched the Innovation: Delivered tour, a mobile program that will introduce surgeons, residents, nurses and hospital administrators around the country to the SILS™ Port Multiple Instrument Access Device.
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Save the Date
Upcoming Women in Surgery Career Conferences
• University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT – March 30-31, 2012
• University of South Florida – Baltimore, MD – May 31-June 1, 2012
• Howard University – Washington, DC - TBD
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Women in Surgery: Careers on the Cutting Edge
Covidien is pleased to present the first edition of Women in Surgery, Careers on the Cutting Edge. Published by General Surgery News, this journal is about women surgeons and is written for women surgeons or anyone who works with women surgeons. Key surgical thought leaders share their insights and experiences, while examining best practice perspectives to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the surgical profession.
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Critical Mass: With the Stakes High, Women May Assume Crucial Role in Surgery’s Future By Christina Frangou
Nearly 7,500 women graduated from medical school in 2008. Among them could be the surgical leaders of tomorrow. To make this a reality, it will take the concerted efforts of surgeons, industry, educators and students alike. The role of mentors and professional groups to provide guidance and support has never been more critical. As the march toward critical mass of women in surgery continues, there are numerous opportunities to inspire a new generation of surgeons- one that holds the power to provide solutions to the many challenges currently facing the profession.
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Find Us on Facebook
The new Women in Surgery Facebook page is offering women surgeons another way to stay connected. Become a fan of the page to get regular updates on upcoming events, and the latest research and resources. Fans can also use the discussion board to engage in meaningful conversations and raise important issues. Can't make it to a Career Conference? Check out videos and photos from past events. (Click Here)