Chairlady’s Message

Message from the Chairlady: The Women's Chapter

With support from the College and its members, the election of the Women's Chapter took place on 22 November 2008. I am honored to be elected as the Chairlady and help establish this important Chapter. Five other members were elected on the board, namely, Dr Yee-Man Lee, Vice-chairlady; Dr. Bonita Law, Treasurer; Dr. MiMi Poon, Secretary; Dr. Ada Ng and Dr. Ying-Fune Yeung, Committee Members. The inauguration of the Women's Chapter took place on 22^nd January 2009 in the witness of the past presidents and present college committee and members.

Over half of the medical students admitted to medical schools are females. The College recognizes that due to this increase flux of women entering medicine as a career, it is important that we can attract the most elite in either gender into the field of surgery. Surgery, a previously perceived male career due to the long duration of training and working hours, may not be the most popular choice amongst females. The Women's Chapter has been formed to address female specific needs so that a surgical career can become more appealing to all.

Our mission is to promote surgery as a career for women and enhance professional advancement amongst female surgeons. We also aim to facilitate social, clinical and academic interactions amongst women surgeons and to encourage a balanced lifestyle so that women will be able to excel in a surgical career and yet can still enjoy a good family life.

Our first social event took place on 21^st February 2009 where a group of women surgeons together with their husbands, sons and daughters gathered together for a barbeque event. It was a good opportunity to meet our fellow surgeons and their families and the evening was much enjoyed by the participants. We plan to organize many more social activities and we do hope that everyone can join in at future events.

In addition we plan to establish a mentorship programme and also collaborate with charities so that the college can also play a role in contributing to the community. Both of these programmes will need the support of both male and female members of the college and I do hope that you will be able to join our activities to help nurture a future group of surgeons of excellence and help those in need!

For further information please contact by email at wsc@cshk.org

Dr Kwong Ava
Chairlady of the Women's Chapter

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