8:15-10:30 am | STEM Students Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgical Competition |
7:00-8:00 am | Registration/Exhibits/Networking Breakfast |
8:10-8:15 am | Program Chair Opening Remarks, Sharona Ross |
8:15-8:30 am | How to Become the Woman Who Elevates Other Women as She Climbs the Ladder: Viewing Meritocracy Through an Objective Lens, Julie Freischlag, MD |
8:30-9:30 am | Plenary #1: My Journey to Global Leadership |
Moderator: Julie Freischlag, MD
Panel: Janet Tuttle-Newhall, MD; Julie Ann Sosa, MD; Omaida Velazquez, MD; Nita Ahuja, MD; Mary Maniscalco-Theberge, MD; Silvana Perretta, MD; Jennifer Tseng, MD
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9:30-10:30 am | Plenary #2: Diversity and Equity in Leadership |
Moderator: Aurora Pryor
Panel: Lynn O’Connor, MD; Patricia Numann, MD; John Marks, MD; Sandra Wong, MD; Alice Wei, MD; Tanuja Damani, MD; Marina Kurian, MD
- Obstacles to Leadership: What are the Opportunities?
- Leading with an Equity Lens: Integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Surgery
- Learning How to Make “Difficult” Decisions as a Leader
- Underrepresented in Medicine
- Conquering Imposter Syndrome
- How to Gain Leadership Respect
- Grit and Grace: How to Master Both
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10:30-11:30 am | Plenary #3: Networking – Mentorship vs. Sponsorship |
Moderator: Aurora Pryor, MD
Panel: Leigh Neumayer, MD; Patricia Sylla, MD; Mark Soliman, MD; Adnan Alseidi, MD; Leena Khaitan, MD; Lana Schumacher, MD; Sarah Samreen, MD
- Understanding the Differences
- How to Find a Mentor and/or Sponsor
- When Does it Work
- What are the Barriers and How to Overcome Them
- Reinventing Networks of Support
- Amplifying Allyship: How to Truly Be a Mentor for Others
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13:30-1:00 pm | Networking Lunch |
10:30-11:30 am | Plenary #4: Deconstructing Financial Decisions |
Moderator: Julie Ann Sosa, MD
Panel: Melissa Phillips, MD (Surgeon Candidate); Melissa Mora, ESQ (Employment Attorney); Jennifer Snider (CEO of Physician Group); Jessica Minesinger, CMOM (Financial Consultant); Maureen Aryal, MBA (Financial Planner); Sanziana Roman, MD (Spouse)
- Contract Negotiations
- Act 1: First Job
- Act 2: Recruitment to Another Institution
- Act 3: Promotion to a Leadership Position
- Tools and Recipes to Negotiate Contracts With One or Multiple Offers: Do’s and Don’ts
- Compensation Structure:
- Base Salary, RVU Requirements
- Bonus Structure
- Productivity vs. Value Compensation
- Tips and Tricks
- Closing the Gender Wage Gap in Surgery
- How to Evaluate Your Salary and Prevent Burnout
- Financial Planning Managing Debt
- Cash Flow
- Savings
- Estate
- Retirement
- Investments
- Insurance
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2:00-2:50 am | Plenary #5: Innovative Technology in Healthcare |
Moderator: Melissa Hogg, MD
Panel: Darla Hutton, MS; Linda Richetelli-Pepe, MBA; Jessica Minesinger, CMOM; Nadine Hachach-Haram, MD; Laila Rashidi, MD
- Video-Based Assessment: Eliminating Bias
- Embracing Cutting-Edge Surgical Care in Outpatient Settings
- Encouraging Women to Become Innovators
- Leveraging the Power of Digital and Data: The Need for Data Transparency
- Women are Multitaskers by Nature: How Can We Bring This into Integrating Technology
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2:50-3:50 am | Plenary #6: Career and Personal Life: Can we have it all? |
Moderator: Patricia Sylla, MD
Panel: Laila Rashidi, MD; Alisa Coker, MD; Anne Lidor, MD; Rahila Essani, MD; Caitlin Houghton, MD; Kellie McFarlin, MD; Melissa Phillips, MD; Moran Slavin, MD; Pamela Hodul, MD
- Being Wonder Woman Is Not Easy: The Balancing Act of Work/Life Balance
- Being Single, Is It That Bad? What Are The Pros and Cons?
- When Should I Seek a Fertility Specialist?
- Challenges About Life Outside of Work
- Power and Vulnerability
- When Is It Okay to Say ‘No’… When You’re a Leader?
- Prioritizing Your Health: Dealing with Mental Health Issues/ Stress
- Empathy Exhaustion: Optimal Performance Starts Outside of the OR
- Dealing With Harassment From Patients And Leadership
- Post COVID Climate
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3:50-4:00 pm | Snack Break/Networking/Mentorship Social |
Parallel Sessions |
4:00-5:30 pm | Undergraduate/Medical Students Parallel Session |
Moderator: Vivian Gahtan
Panel: Krista Haines, DO; Lucy De La Cruz, MD; Pamela Hodul, MD; Ana Parsee, MD; Kim-Phung Nguyen, MD; Iswanto Sucandy, MD; Andrea Pakula, MD; Scott Gallagher, MD
- Tips on Applying to Medical School and Residency: Distinguishing Yourself Without Step 1
- Personal Statements, LORs, and Extracurricular
- DO vs. MD: Are They One in the Same?
- Fill The Gap: How to Make the Most of a Gap Year
- Building Your Brand: How to Use Social Media to Your Advantage
- Family Planning
- Mental Health Maintenance
Q&A Panel: All Faculty |
4:00-5:30 pm | WLISS (Women’s Leadership in Surgery Society) Residents/Fellows Parallel Session |
Moderator: Aurora Pryor, MD
Panel: Julie Freischlag, MD; Patricia Sylla, MD; Anne Lidor, MD; Alia Qureshi, MD; Caitlin Halbert, DO; Maria S. Altieri, MD
- Cultures to Promote Wellness
- Choosing the Right Job For YOU
- How To Set Up For a Successful Career
- Fertility Considerations for Family Planning
- Dealing With Loss
- Strategies to Maintain Personal Health
Q&A Panel: All Faculty |
4:00-5:30 pm | AWS (Association of Women Surgeons) Attendings Parallel Session |
Moderators:Christine Laronga, MD & Marybeth Hughes, MD
Panel: Alexa Soult, MD; Jana Sacco, MD; Melissa Alvarez-Downing, MD
- Ergonomics in the Operating Room
- Financial Wellness and Negotiations
- Disability 101 for Surgeons
Q&A Panel: All Faculty |
5:30-5:40 pm | Symposium Plenary Closing Remarks |
7:00-9:00 pm | Faculty Dinner |