Women In Surgery
Leading the way for women surgeons in South Florida
The Women in Surgery Committee enables women surgeons of all ages and practice types to encourage and advance women surgeons in South Florida, develop educational/social programs, encourage relationships with mentors and provide a forum and networking opportunities.
Women in Surgery Committee ACS: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/acs-committees/women-in-surgery-committee
Association of Women Surgeons: https://www.womensurgeons.org/
Latest News from the Women in Surgery Committee
- Highlights From The 2nd Annual SFACS Women In Surgery Meeting
The 2nd annual SoFlo Women in Surgery meeting was held onMay 29, 2024 at the Club in Weston Hills. We had a great event with outstanding presenters and lively discussions about the community of women surgeons in South Florida. OPEN DISCUSSION FORMAT MENTORS Photo Ops! - SFACS Women in Surgery SoFlo 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024 | Weston Hills Country Club | 6:30pm to 9:30pm Join us for an evening of dinner & drinks, social time, and round table discussions with women surgeons in the South Florida community. Topics of Discussion Work life integration Interactions within the healthcare setting (with focus on male/female colleagues, OR staff/nursing, administrators)… Read more: SFACS Women in Surgery SoFlo 2024 - Event Recap – Feb 2023 Women In Surgery Social Event
The recent first Women in Surgery South Florida meeting held on Thursday March 9, 2023 6:30 – 9:30pm, The Club @ Weston Hills Country Club in Weston was a huge success! We had close to 50 attendees from around South Florida, with an even mix of attendings and residents/fellows. We wish to thank our amazing speakers,… Read more: Event Recap – Feb 2023 Women In Surgery Social Event - Women In Surgery Social Event – March 9th, 2023
We are excited to be hosting the South Florida ACS Women in Surgery Social Event on Thursday, March 9th at the Club at Weston Hills
South Florida Chapter Women in Surgery Committee Members
Dana Sands, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Victoria Lao, Memorial Hospital
Sumana Narayanan, Mount Sinai Hospital
Holly Neville, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Kandace Kicher, JFK Medical Center
Omaida Velazquez, University of Miami
