SSO Women in Cancer Surgery Mission
To create a community for women cancer surgeons and develop a variety of resources and tools they can utilize to meet their own personal and professional goals.
Past / Upcoming Events
The presentation highlighted the principles and structure of an organizational peer support program that is designed to overcome barriers so that physicians receive the emotional support they need and deserve.
Led by Jo Shapiro, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Professionalism and Peer Support, this webinar focused on peer support for physicians.
Dr. Shapiro described some of the acute and chronic stressors experienced by physicians with particular emphasis on some of the stressors that are experienced by women physicians. There was an exploration of the cultural and structural barriers that have prevented well-intentioned efforts to provide emotional support to physicians as well the consequences of not receiving emotional support.
Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni – Purchase a copy now.
This activity focused on an in-depth discussion of key issues in management and organization for women in cancer surgery, using a journal club format, to foster the professional growth of women in the field. A book on approaches to optimize team dynamics was reviewed, offering practical tools for managing and elevating careers and practices for women in cancer surgery through team dynamics. Attendees engaged in a dynamic discussion with a panel of female leaders in surgical oncology (open zoom format).
Join the SSO Women in Cancer Surgery group at the HerSurgStory: Illuminating Journeys, Uniting Excellence panel discussion and networking event taking place during the ACS meeting.
The luncheon will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST in San Francisco, CA.
More details will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
The presentation highlighted the principles and structure of an organizational peer support program that is designed to overcome barriers so that physicians receive the emotional support they need and deserve.
Led by Jo Shapiro, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Professionalism and Peer Support, this webinar focused on peer support for physicians.
Dr. Shapiro described some of the acute and chronic stressors experienced by physicians with particular emphasis on some of the stressors that are experienced by women physicians. There was an exploration of the cultural and structural barriers that have prevented well-intentioned efforts to provide emotional support to physicians as well the consequences of not receiving emotional support.
Watch this exclusive interview with Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen and the Promise Fund of Florida, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, U.S. Ambassador and Lifetime Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Nancy was the guest speaker for our WICS breakfast at SSO 2024 where she shared her journey and personal story that led her to be on the list of Ladies Home Journal’s “100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century” overcoming obstacles for females, raising awareness and resources for treating breast cancer and addressing healthcare disparities for women.
We were able to sit down with her after her speech and get some more insight into her journey and impact on women’s health.
Focus on success! Watch this SSO Women in Cancer Surgery webinar for a dynamic discussion with a panel of female leaders in surgical oncology, exchanging insights on career development and leadership.
This activity focused on an in-depth discussion of key issues in management and organizations for women in cancer surgery, using a journal club format, to foster the professional growth of women like you in the field. Three articles were reviewed, offering practical tools for managing and elevating your career and best practices for women in cancer surgery to thrive!
Prior to watching this webinar, please explore these freely accessible Harvard Business Review articles:
1) “To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It”
SSO Women in Cancer Surgery Photo Gallery
Established in 2022, the SSO Women in Cancer Surgery (WICS) Work Group has developed a framework for addressing the personal and professional needs of female cancer surgeons, utilizing a variety of initiatives and delivery methods including events, podcasts, on-demand content, online resources, communities, book club and more.
Resource Library
Podcast Episodes
WICS is excited to begin recording podcasts! Check out WICS podcasts below and listen to SSO’s SurgOnc Today® podcast for even more great content!
Book Club
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Multipliers
7 Roles Great Leaders Don’t Delegate