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Third Annual International Women in Surgery Symposium
May 31 - June 2, 2012
Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD

The SVS Women’s Leadership Committee has developed a session geared specifically for current and future women vascular surgeons for the upcoming Third Annual International Women in Surgery (WIS) Symposium, held May 31 - June 2, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD.

The WIS symposium is a professional and academic event dedicated to encouraging more women to pursue careers in surgery. The Annual International WIS Career Symposium serves to discuss the issues and challenges confronting women as they seek to advance in a changing but still male-dominated field, and to share successes and advice for breaking the glass ceiling in surgery. Furthermore, the intention is to highlight the importance of advancing women toward careers in surgery by providing meaningful avenues for surgical professionals and students to interact, exchange ideas, and formulate effective strategies in advancing this important endeavor.

The WIS symposium will promote both personal and professional growth for women in surgery. It is designed to promote and foster mentorship as well as a peer network for current and future women in surgery. It will also provide a forum to discuss contemporary issues and opportunities for women who have chosen or may choose a career in surgery. Participants will be able to interact with women who are thought leaders in surgery and pioneers in advancing women in surgery.

Target Audience
The WIS symposium is designed for women who aspire for a career in surgery or wish to enhance their careers in surgery. The target audience is physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals

Society for Vascular Surgery Session
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Moderator: Eva Rzucidlo, MD

8:00 am – 8:20 am
Communication Tools for Mentors to Make Them More Effective
Erica Mitchell, MD

8:20 am – 8:40 am
What Should You Communicate to Your Mentor to Make You a More Successful Mentee
Robyn Macsata, MD

8:40 am – 9:00 am
Boundaries That Decrease Communication Between Diverse Groups and Cultures
Donna Mendes, MD

9:00 am – 9:20 am
Generation XYZ: Can the Generations Communicate Between Themselves
Debbie Sampson, MA, SPHR

9:20 am – 9:50 am
Advantages That Women Have Is Communication: What We Do Well and What We Don’t Do Well
Mary Munter, PhD

 

9:50 am – 10:15 am
Panel Question and Answer Session
All Faculty

View the complete program agenda.

Registration and Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of USF Health and The Johns Hopkins University. USF Health is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of South Florida Health’s Office of Continuing Professional Development is managing the registration process for the WIS Symposium. For complete accreditation and registration information, visit http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/wis/.

Location
Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-528-1234
www.baltimore.hyatt.com

The Hyatt Regency Baltimore is located along the waterway and offers a luxury gateway to “Charm City.” The hotel is ideally situated to give you immediate access to all that the vibrant Inner Harbor has to offer. A special group rate of $189 for single/double occupancy plus the current tax rate are offered for our meeting dates. The group rate cut off date is Monday, April 30, 2012. Call the Hyatt Regency Baltimore directly at 888-421-1442 for reservations. Please mention that you will be attending the Women in Surgery Career Symposium to receive the special group rate. The rooms will fill quickly so book early.