Female Leadership in Plastic Surgery: National and International Opportunities to Shae Out Specialty (Featuring United States, Italy, Chile, Australia, Argentina, South Korea)

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The International Women Plastic Surgeon (IWPS) Forum hosted its inaugural webinar, with Dr. Stefania De Fazio introducing Dr. Andrea Pusic, a distinguished plastic surgeon at Harvard University known for her contributions to surgical outcomes. Dr. Pusic shared her journey from training in Canada to her leadership roles in the U.S., her development of the Breast-Q, and her founding of programs like the PSF SHARE to support surgical capacity in sub-Saharan Africa. She emphasized the importance of mentorship and the value of global collaboration among women in plastic surgery.<br /><br />Tackling challenges such as gender disparity in leadership, the webinar highlighted the necessity for women to support each other and embrace leadership opportunities. Panelists, including representatives from Australia, Chile, Argentina, and Korea, discussed their experiences and reiterated the significance of intersectionality and diversity in enhancing the plastic surgery field.<br /><br />The IWPS aims to strengthen global networking among female plastic surgeons, fostering an environment where women can thrive and help one another grow, acknowledging hurdles and promoting the advancement of women in the specialty. The forum intends to continue facilitating such discussions to inspire and empower women globally in their surgical careers.

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IWPS Forum

webinar

Dr. Andrea Pusic

Breast-Q

PSF SHARE

mentorship

gender disparity

global collaboration

women in plastic surgery