Surgery is a wonderful career for both women
and men.
More women are now entering surgery than ever
before – 30 per cent of our trainees are
now women and the number continues to increase.
We are very proud of our Women in Surgery
programme, which provides information, advice
and events to support women at all stages
of their surgical careers.
Today, almost 5,000 surgeons are part of this
growing network.
I have enjoyed a fulfilling, diverse and interesting
career. I found inspiring mentors and role
models along the way. As President of the
Royal College of Surgeons, I realise the importance
of ensuring that other women find mentors
throughout their careers.
International Women’s Day, on the 8th March,
provides a chance to celebrate today's many
diverse female surgeons who work in hospitals
across the country.
In the days leading up to International Women’s
Day, we will be sharing a range of inspiring
case studies of women surgeons and their achievements,
across our social media channels.
We’d like you to celebrate with us.
These striking pictures now hanging in the
President’s office at the Royal College
of Surgeons, are a reminder of the outstanding
contribution generations of women have made
to surgery -
Professor Valerie Lund - an ENT surgeon and
Professor of Rhinology, Leela Kapila - a Consultant
Paediatric Surgeon, Anne Moore - a Consultant
Neurosurgeon and Linda de Cossart - a Consultant
General Surgeon.
These and other talented and successful surgeons
were all leaders of the surgical profession.
We would like to know: do you work with an
outstanding female surgeon who deserves recognition?
Do the women in your surgical team inspire
those around them?
If the answer is yes, then please share your
photos and inspiring words with us on Twitter.
We want to inspire and support a new generation
of women in surgery. Help us with that effort.
