Full Description
Women in Surgery: Navigating Challenges and Triumphs is an intriguing exploration of the experiences, challenges and triumphs of women in the field of surgery. This book delves into the multifaceted journey of women surgeons, from the decision to pursue a surgical career to the challenges faced in training, practice, leadership, and work-life balance. Through personal narratives, expert insights, and practical guidance, this book aims to inspire, empower, and advocate for gender equity in surgery.
Part I presents historical perspectives on women in surgery, outlining their crucial yet often overlooked contributions and delving into the evolution of women's roles in surgery, highlighting the challenges they faced, the milestones they achieved, and the pioneering women who blazed a trail for future generations. Part II describes the choice to pursue a career in surgery, a significant milestone in the life of any aspiring surgeon. For women, this decision often comes with unique challenges and considerations, and this section explores the motivations, obstacles, and personal reflections that shape a woman's choice to embark on the path to becoming a surgeon. Training and education are covered in Part III, foundational components of a successful surgical career, providing aspiring surgeons with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to excel in the field. This section delves into the unique challenges and opportunities that women encounter during their surgical training and education, exploring the complexities of residency, fellowship programs, and ongoing professional development. Subsequent sections discuss the considerations involved in building a practice, innovations and emerging technologies in surgery, global perspectives, advocacy and leadership, and maintaining balance and resilience.
Contents
Section I. Historical Perspectives on Women in Surgery.- The Early Challenges: The Historical Perspective on Women in Surgery.- Pioneering Women in Surgery.- Lessons from the Past: Paving the Way for Women in Surgery.- Section II. The Decision to Pursue a Surgical Career.- Motivations and Inspirations.- Overcoming Challenges and Hurdles.- Educational and Training Considerations.- Career Planning and Goal Setting.- Mentorship in Surgery.- Section III. Training and Education in Surgery.- Fellowship Training.- Work-Life Integration and Well-Being.- Leadership Opportunities and Career Advancement.- Military Surgery.- Section IV. Building a Practice.- Your Partners Could Be Your Lifeline.- Marketing and Branding.- Knowing When It's Time to Leave.- Breaking Barriers of Academic Surgery.- Section V. Innovations and Advancements in Surgery.- Emerging Technologies in Surgery.- Embracing Robotics and Minimally Invasive Techniques, Advancing the Field as a Woman in Surgery.- Research and Development in Surgical Practices.- Women Leading the Way in Surgical Innovation.- Building Your Academic Career in Surgery Through Innovation and Scholarly Activity.- Multicenter Clinical Trials.- Section VI. Global Perspectives on Women in Surgery.- Cultural and Societal Factors Impacting Women in Surgery Worldwide.- Access to Surgical Education and Training in Different Regions.- Section VII. Advocacy and Leadership in Surgery.- Promotion.- Obtaining Additional Degrees: When, Where, and How.- Promoting Gender Equity in Surgical Workplaces.- Advocacy Efforts for Women in Surgical Training and Practice.- Surgeons as Health System Leaders.- Directing a Fellowship.- Being the President of a Society.- Becoming a Chairwoman.- Section VIII. Maintaining Balance and Resilience.- Pregnancy.- Navigating Parenthood and Surgical Careers.- Family Planning.- Support Systems for Surgeon Parents.- Side Gigs.- Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being in the Surgical Field.- Stronger with Every Cut: Lessons in Resilience.- When the System Fails: Maintaining Balance and Resilience.- Being a Male Mentor to a Female Surgeon.- When your Patient Dies.- A Nurse Practitioner's Perspective.- Whistle Blowing.
